South Asian Network

South Asian Network A community-based organization dedicated to advancing the health, empowerment, and solidarity of pers SAN’s work is organized across three programmatic units.

Recognizing the rapid growth of the South Asian American community in Southern California and the inability of other organizations to address its issues meaningfully, community activists founded SAN in 1990. Through 25 years of outreach, education, service provision, and advocacy, SAN has established trust and credibility within the South Asian American community. The organization has successfully

addressed the very issues that typically divide South Asian immigrants - religion, nationality, language, gender and sexual orientation - recasting them as necessary elements of a progressive South Asian American community and a multi-ethnic Southern California. The AWAZ Voices Against Violence unit is committed to the health, safety and empowerment of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Community Health Action Initiative (CHAI) works to ensure access to quality health care services. The Civil Rights Unit focuses on advocacy on issues related to citizenship and civic engagement. Together with the community, the SAN board and staff have created multilingual, culturally appropriate approaches to community outreach and education, direct service and policy advocacy in the focus areas of public health, violence prevention and intervention, immigration and civic engagement. Over the past decade, several thousand South Asian Americans in Southern California have participated in one or more of SAN’s diverse activities. SAN receives in-kind support from a network of about 50+ volunteers across its programmatic units in the form of pro-bono attorneys, law clerks and MSW interns.

Today is Grief Awareness Day. 🤍Grief doesn’t always look like crying. It can look like numbness, anger, guilt, exhaustio...
08/30/2026

Today is Grief Awareness Day. 🤍

Grief doesn’t always look like crying. It can look like numbness, anger, guilt, exhaustion, disconnection, changes in appetite, or questioning what you believe. You might feel okay one day and overwhelmed the next.

And when you’re grieving across borders, cultures, or distance, it can feel even more complicated.

For many South Asian immigrants and diaspora communities, grief can be shaped by being far from loved ones, cultural expectations around mourning, family responsibilities, and separation from familiar support systems. You may find yourself carrying your own grief while also trying to stay strong for others.

If you’re navigating a grief and need extra support, please reach out to SAN 🪷

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We hosted our LA Resource Fair this past weekend, and our hearts are so full! 🌟Thank you to everyone who showed up, supp...
08/20/2026

We hosted our LA Resource Fair this past weekend, and our hearts are so full! 🌟

Thank you to everyone who showed up, supported, and poured so much love into this day. We’re so happy and grateful to have shared this moment with our community.

A special thanks to our screening partners APA Health CARE, and as well as all of our amazing employment and community partners for their partnership and support, we truly couldn’t have done this without you. This resource fair was about more than services; it was about connection, empowerment, and equity.

A huge thank you to The H4H Foundation for donating backpacks and essential items that we were able to pass on to our community members! 💙
It’s organizations like yours that support our work and help us continue showing up for our community in meaningful ways. We’re so grateful for your generosity and partnership! 🙌🏽🎒

Thank you to the Los Angeles City College for allowing us to use their space to host this event!

We can’t wait to grow this with you and see you again next year! 🤗💪

Hospitality Staffing Solutions CPAF Thai Community Development Center cityofhope Maternal & Child Health Access Mission City Community Network - San Fernando Valley Region Karsh Social Service Center L.A. County Registrar-Recorder American Diabetes Association L.A. Care Health Plan SIPA | Search to Involve Pilipino Americans County of Los Angeles | DPSS Frank D Lanterman Regional Ctr FPA Women's Health

We hosted our LA Resource Fair this past weekend, and our hearts are so full! 🌟Thank you to everyone who showed up, supp...
08/20/2026

We hosted our LA Resource Fair this past weekend, and our hearts are so full! 🌟

Thank you to everyone who showed up, supported, and poured so much love into this day. We’re so happy and grateful to have shared this moment with our community.

A special thanks to our screening partners APA Health CARE, and as well as all of our amazing employment and community partners for their partnership and support, we truly couldn’t have done this without you. This resource fair was about more than services; it was about connection, empowerment, and equity.

A huge thank you to The H4H Foundation for donating backpacks and essential items that we were able to pass on to our community members! 💙
It’s organizations like yours that support our work and help us continue showing up for our community in meaningful ways. We’re so grateful for your generosity and partnership! 🙌🏽🎒

Thank you to the Los Angeles City College for allowing us to use their space to host this event!

We can’t wait to grow this with you and see you again next year! 🤗💪

Hospitality Staffing Solutions CPAF Thai Community Development Center cityofhope Mission City Community Network - San Fernando Valley Region Karsh Social Service Center L.A. County Registrar-Recorder American Diabetes Association L.A. Care Health Plan SIPA | Search to Involve Pilipino Americans County of Los Angeles | DPSS Frank D Lanterman Regional Ctr FPA Women's Health

ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO 🛺💖The countdown is ON! 🎉 We can’t wait to see you all at our Health & Employment Resource Fair! 🙌🏽💚Com...
08/15/2026

ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO 🛺💖

The countdown is ON! 🎉 We can’t wait to see you all at our Health & Employment Resource Fair! 🙌🏽💚
Come connect with amazing community resources, take advantage of FREE health screenings, explore employment opportunities, and grab some awesome giveaways! 🎒

📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Los Angeles City College – Student Union Building (MPR)
855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Bring your family, friends, and community, we’ll see you there!

2 DAYS!!! LET’S GO 🥳

Join us for a special screening of the first episode, “Reclaiming Heritage of Unfolding Identity,” a documentary series ...
08/12/2026

Join us for a special screening of the first episode, “Reclaiming Heritage of Unfolding Identity,” a documentary series by Boho Foundation exploring stories of identity, culture, and belonging across the Sikh & South Asian diaspora.

The episode features historian, author, and filmmaker Amardeep Singh, whose remarkable journey led him to a lifelong mission of reconnecting communities with their roots and forgotten legacies.

Through years of research, travel, and storytelling, Amardeep has helped preserve Sikh heritage across borders and generations, inspiring people to rediscover their history and identity.

Following the screening, we invite you to stay for a community dialogue as we reflect on our roots, memory, and the stories that shape who we are.

Chai and samosa on us, just bring yourself, your friends and some good vibes :)

🪷Sunday, August 30th
🛺2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
🌶️Albert O. Little Community Center, Artesia

07/28/2026

In honor of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness month, SAN’s EMH team brings to you “When Therapy meets Tradition”

BIPOC Mental Health Awareness highlights the unique mental health struggles, systemic barriers, and historical trauma faced by communities of color, while advocating for culturally sensitive care.

Oftentimes, in our communities challenges with mental health can be seen as a personal weakness or moral failing. A lot of us grew up believing that asking for help meant something was wrong with us. That struggling should stay private. That healing was something you did quietly. But the thing is...our communities have always believed in mental wellness.

Lighting agarbatti, sharing chai with friends, oiling your hair, or listening to temple bells, qawwali, or classical music are just a few practices that have been woven into our traditions for centuries. These everyday rituals continue to bring a sense of comfort, connection, and cultural continuity across generations.

These traditions aren’t replacements for therapy or medical care. But they remind us that healing has always existed in our culture 🤍🪷

FREE RESOURCE FAIR IN LOS ANGELES 🥳☀️We are so excited to host a Community Resource Fair! This is a free community event...
07/27/2026

FREE RESOURCE FAIR IN LOS ANGELES 🥳☀️

We are so excited to host a Community Resource Fair! This is a free community event featuring health screenings, wellness & prevention resources, job opportunities, career development and other wellness-focused resources designed to bring together and support members of the community.

Event Details:
📍Location: Los Angeles City College: 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
☀️Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Whether you’re stopping by for resources, volunteering, or just wanting to connect, everyone is welcome 🥳

FREE RESOURCE FAIR IN LOS ANGELES 😍🥳We are excited to host a Free Community Resource Fair! This is a free community even...
07/27/2026

FREE RESOURCE FAIR IN LOS ANGELES 😍🥳

We are excited to host a Free Community Resource Fair! This is a free community event featuring health screenings, wellness & prevention resources, job opportunities, career development and other wellness-focused resources designed to bring together and support members of the community.

Event Details:
📍Los Angeles Community College: 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
☀️Sunday, August 16, 2026
⏰Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Whether you’re stopping by for resources, volunteering, or just wanting to connect, everyone is welcome 🥳

We’ve been seeing so many new faces around here, and we’re so happy to have you here 🪷Welcome to South Asian Network! Wh...
07/25/2026

We’ve been seeing so many new faces around here, and we’re so happy to have you here 🪷

Welcome to South Asian Network! Whether you’re new to our community or have been with us for years, we wanted to take a moment to share who we are, why we do this work, and how we support our community ❤️

For over 35 years, SAN has grown from a small community effort into an organization rooted in advocacy, healing, resources, and connection. But at the heart of everything we do is the same belief: South Asian communities deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported. Swipe through to learn more about SAN and the work we do.

🤝 Follow along for community stories, resources, and ways to get involved Community is at the heart of everything we do and we’re glad you’re part of ours :)

07/25/2026

What today looked like!

Standing up for what’s right rarely looks like the movies. More often, it looks like ordinary people showing up after work, between family responsibilities, and in the middle of busy lives because they know staying silent isn’t an option. Today our community gathered outside the Indian Consulate in Los Angeles for a vigil standing in solidarity with the students leading protests across India.

This was our small way of telling students in India: we see you, we hear you, and we’re with you. But it can’t end with one vigil or one post. Keep learning. Support the organizations on the ground that are documenting what’s happening and providing aid. Keep sharing their stories. Solidarity is something we choose, over and over again.

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18173 Pioneer Boulevard, Ste I
Artesia, CA
90701

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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