SAIVA

09/17/2026

We were honored to attend the 8th Annual Legacy Luncheon hosted by Central Texas Community Foundation — a room full of nonprofits, donors, and community leaders committed to strengthening Central Texas.

Meaningful community work doesn't happen in isolation. It happens when organizations find each other, build trust, and decide to show up together.

A heartfelt thank you to Alissa & Robert Gander, whose generous sponsorship made it possible for our volunteers to be there — to represent SAIVA, make connections, and be part of this remarkable gathering.

Congratulations to all the award recipients, and thank you to Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Ascension Seton, Ranger Excavating, and Emerson for making the day possible.

SAIVA brings generations together through service, cultural connection, health & wellness, and belonging. If our mission resonates with you, please check out saiva.org. Looking forward to growing along with the 70 nonprofits in the Central Texas area!

09/15/2026

Do you know someone 55 or better in the Montclair area who'd love an afternoon of creativity, connection, and community? We'd love to welcome them (and you!).

FABRIC is SAIVA's FREE creative-aging gathering — a warm, welcoming space for older adults to make art, share stories, enjoy a delicious meal, and build new friendships. No experience needed. No pressure. Just come as you are and enjoy the afternoon.

🗓️ Wednesday, September 23 · 11:00–12:00 PM
📍 Lackawanna Station — 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042
🍽️ Free · Lunch provided · All adults 55+ welcome
Space and lunch are limited, so please register in advance:
📞 Call or text 817-899-5753
📝 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/montclairfabricnj
💛 Have a parent, grandparent, neighbor, or friend who'd love this? Please share this post or tag them below — everyone deserves a place to belong.

09/04/2026

08/27/2026

TIME: Stories in Our Hands — A Women's Mental Health & Dementia Community Night 🌸 Looking forward to seeing the ones signed up tomorrow!

📅 Friday, August 28 · 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Brushy Creek Recreation Center, 16318 S Great Oaks Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681
🎟️ Free · Light refreshments provided · Registration required (seating is limited)

What does it mean to care for our minds while honoring our roots?

Join SAIVA for a meaningful evening centered on women's mental health, dementia awareness, and the strength of community. Through storytelling, honest conversations, and a creative cultural activity, we'll explore how resilience is built through connection, family, and supporting one another across generations.

In many South Asian families, conversations about mental health and dementia are often delayed or overlooked. This evening is a warm, welcoming space to learn, share, reduce stigma, and celebrate caring for both our minds and our loved ones. 💛

The evening includes:
🎬 A short film by Kiran Rai on dementia, followed by a guided discussion on recognizing cognitive decline and why early conversations about brain health matter
📖 Stories Across Generations — elders reflecting on life, resilience, and family
💬 A featured speaker on women's mental health, caregiving, and emotional well-being
🎨 A collaborative community fabric activity to connect, create, and reflect

Together, we can help break the stigma around brain health and strengthen the bonds that connect our community.

Proudly hosted by SAIVA and sponsored by Humanities Texas.
Thank you to our supporter Indie Meme for their time.

👉 If interested in joining, please DM or email [email protected]

08/06/2026

It's a full weekend of community service with SAIVA! 🌿💚
Saturday, Aug 8 (10:30 AM–1:30 PM CDT) — Join Lata to sort fabric for our Green Saree Initiative or help out in the Woodlands garden. 📍 12721 Machete Trail
Sunday, Aug 9 (8:00–11:00 AM CDT) — Generation Serve brings generations together for hands-on garden volunteering. 📍 SAIVA Community Garden
Come to one, come to both — drop in whenever works for you, no sign-up required. Bring your kids, bring your grandparents, and be part of the intergenerational spirit that makes SAIVA special.
Questions? Call 512-347-7722 or email [email protected]

08/06/2026

What a beautiful afternoon on August 1st at 'We All Belong'! Our Teen Leadership Community Committee partnered with the Austin History Center for a hands-on workshop connecting generations, plus snacks and great conversation. Thank you to everyone who came out, and to our Teen Leaders for organizing it!

07/28/2026

🎨 DESIGN OUR NEXT VOLUNTEER SHIRT — AND WEAR YOUR ART FOR YEARS TO COME!

SAIVA just landed a grant to print brand-new volunteer t-shirts... and we want you to design them. 👕✨

Every SAIVA event, every generation, every connection we build — it all starts with community. Now's your chance to put that spirit on a shirt hundreds of volunteers will wear for years.

🏆 The prize: Your design gets printed on the official SAIVA shirt. Our board picks the winner (or opens it to a community vote, time permitting!) before we place the order in mid-August.

⏰ Deadline: August 1 — yes, it's soon, so start sketching today!

How to enter: 1️⃣ Design something that captures belonging, connection, culture & volunteerism 2️⃣ Save as a high-res PNG 3️⃣ Email it to [email protected] (up to 3 designs!)

Keep it bold, keep it simple — 1-2 colors print best and stretch our grant further. And don't forget: "SAIVA" needs to appear somewhere in the design!

Questions? Just reply here or email [email protected]. Can't wait to see what you create. 💛

07/28/2026

We’re excited to partner with the Austin History Center for an interactive oral history and documentation workshop on Saturday, August 1—and we’re looking for volunteers to join us!

❓ What is it?
A hands-on workshop for teens and young adults (ages 12–20) to learn the art of oral history, discover why preserving our stories matters, and gain real experience conducting audio interviews.

🕛 When?
Saturday, August 1
12:15 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 Where?
Asian American Resource Center
8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754

👥 Who can join?
• Teens & young adults (ages 12–20): Sign up as interviewers and documentarians.
• Older adults: Share your stories and be interviewed! (Transportation may be available if needed.)

⚠️ Registration is required due to limited seating.

🎁 Recruitment Reward: Invite a friend! If they register and attend the event, you’ll receive one extra volunteer hour as a recruitment reward in recognition of helping us bring in a new volunteer.

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

07/24/2026