BeloveD13 Community Breakfast
On January 19th, 2024, reflecting on the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Team SAAPRI attended the launch of BeloveD13, an initiative aimed at fostering new relationships, tools, and opportunities to actively build the Beloved Community envisioned by…
2023 Impact Report
Report – South Asian Americans in Illinois: Making Data Count (2023)
IAC 33rd Annual Gala
This past weekend, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended the Indo-American Center’s 33rd Annual Gala. Despite the numerous challenges, our non-profits work hard every day to strengthen our communities. It was great to be able to join our community to…
Imagining the Indian Film Screening and Panel
On October 5th, 2023, SAAPRI along with many diverse partners and allies showcased the powerful documentary “Imagining the Indian: the Fight Against Native American Mascoting” at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and…
Chicago South Asian Film Festival
From Thursday-Sunday, September 21st-24th, the Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) took place at the ShowPlace ICON Theatre & Kitchen at Roosevelt Collection. The CSAFF celebrated its 14th anniversary and is dedicated to promoting a diverse cinematic experience through South…
FTA/CTA Asian American Listening Session
On September 7th, 2023, Executive Director Shobhana Verma was invited to a session by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) in collaboration with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) as…
Illinois Non-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP-IL) Virtual Town Hall
On August 31st, 2023, SAAPRI, State Senator Ram Villivalam, and representatives from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency taught how to access Funding for Enhanced Security Preparedness through the Illinois Non-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP-IL) – This grant is for non-profits, religious organizations, and…
Cook County and City of Chicago Asian American Heritage Month Celebration
On May 25th, 2023, Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended Cook County and the City of Chicago’s celebration of Asian American Heritage Month, featuring Alderperson Nicole Lee of the 11th Ward, Alderperson Lent Manaa-Hoppenworth of the 48th Ward, and Commissioner Josina…