Established in 1989, the Asian American Federation (AAF) is the strongest leadership organization in New York serving 1.5 million Asian New Yorkers. Our mission is to raise the influence and well-being of the pan-Asian American community through research, policy advocacy, public awareness, and nonprofit support. We do this work in partnership with 70 member agencies that are deeply rooted in our communities and provide social services to those in need.
Asians are the fastest growing community in our City and State, and we advocate to ensure that our community is visible, our voices are heard, and our stories are told. We offer programs focused on community safety, mental health, economic empowerment, immigrant integration, and civic engagement to help connect Asian New Yorkers with the resources they need.
Founded in 1990, South Asian Network (SAN) is one of the nation's oldest South Asian American community-based organizations dedicated to advancing health, justice, and equity. With offices in Artesia's "Little India" and Los Angeles' "Little Bangladesh," SAN has expanded its services throughout Riverside County and Southern California, providing culturally and linguistically responsive support in Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Nepali, Pashto, Punjabi, Urdu, and English.
Through advocacy, education, and direct services, SAN empowers individuals, families, and communities to thrive.
Our Programs:
🔹 Voices Against Violence (AWAZ): Survivor-centered services for domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, child abuse, human trafficking, and teen dating violence, including case management, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, safety planning, parenting support, and financial literacy.
🔹 Emotional & Mental Health (EMH): Individual and group therapy, healing circles, and culturally responsive mental health workshops that promote emotional well-being.
🔹 Citizenship & Civic Engagement (CCE): Citizenship application assistance, immigrant rights education, worker rights advocacy, hate crime prevention, voter registration, and immigration legal consultations.
🔹 Community Health & Action Initiative (CHAI): Enrollment assistance for Medi-Cal, Covered California, CalFresh, IHSS, senior services, health education, workshops, and community health fairs.
🔹 South Asian Business Program (SABZ): Small business support through financial literacy, accounting assistance, access to funding opportunities and CDFIs, and personalized business guidance.
🔹 SAN Youth Program (SYP): Leadership development, mentorship, volunteer opportunities, and college, career, and life skills support for youth.
At SAN, we believe everyone deserves access to safety, opportunity, quality healthcare, and a voice in shaping their future. Together with our community, partners, and advocates, we are buil