South Asian Americans for Change

South Asian Americans for Change Breaking mental health stigma through art, storytelling, education & community building.

Turn intention into action 💛At our Summit, many of you signed up to be part of the Raj Mehta Day of Good and now we’re i...
04/13/2026

Turn intention into action 💛

At our Summit, many of you signed up to be part of the Raj Mehta Day of Good and now we’re inviting our broader community to join in.

On April 15, take a moment to do something good in whatever way feels meaningful to you.

Reach out to someone you love
Give back to a cause you care about
Show up for your community in a small or big way

No action is too small. What matters is intention.

You can sign up at www.rmdayofgood.com/2026

Swipe for ideas and organizations to get started.

If you take part, tag and so we can uplift your impact.

Let’s do some good, together.

03/28/2026

A glimpse into what community, creativity, and healing truly look like 💫

This reel captures just a fraction of the magic from our Healing Through Art Summit & Gala — and none of it would have been possible without our incredible sponsors.

Your support didn’t just fund an event… it helped create a space where stories were shared, connections were built, and healing began. 🤍

To our sponsors — thank you for standing with us and believing in this mission.

✨ Here’s to continuing to uplift, empower, and heal together.

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From vision to reality — this event would not have been possible without the incredible support of our 2026 sponsors 🤍✨T...
03/27/2026

From vision to reality — this event would not have been possible without the incredible support of our 2026 sponsors 🤍✨

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us bring Healing Through Art to life in such a powerful way. Your partnership allows us to create spaces for storytelling, connection, and healing within the South Asian community.

🌟 Gold Sponsor: AMK Ayopapam
🌟 Silver Sponsor:
🌟 Bronze Sponsor: .counseling

And a special thank you to all of our sponsors and vendors who contributed their time, talent, and resources to make this summit and gala unforgettable.

Together, we are building a future rooted in healing, creativity, and community. 💫

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03/27/2026

Hi! 👋 if you don’t know us, we’re Sonalee (PhD Clincial Psychology, visual artist, writer) and Rupal (mother, cofounder of and lawyer) and we’re the cohosts of the 🎙️ (produced by ) where we talk about our mental health journeys, the ups how we got through the lows ❤️‍🩹 and explain the science that shows why healing matters for our well-being.

We are SO excited to moderate this year’s panel at the Healing through Art Summit ❤️‍🩹. We’ll be talking with the panelists, who are also being awarded 🏆with the annual education, art and community building awards. The theme of this year’s panel is Dreaming in Uncertain Times 💭🌙.

We’ll be talking about what it means to dream in the current macro environment 🌍 why it’s so important to keep dreaming 💪🏽, and how we can assign dreams with a variety of meanings (small joys in our everyday life, life purpose, acts of resistance).

This year’s honorees include Aruna Rao (Community Building), founder of Desi Rainbow and a longtime LGBTQIA+ and mental health advocate; Dr. Ammara Khalid (Education), a clinical psychologist and founder of RIA Psychological Services focused on intergenerational healing; and Prashant Verma (Umreeki) (Art), a pioneering hip-hop artist known for cinematic storytelling who will also headline the Gala.

Join us for a full day experience ✨ the Summit (morning/afternoon) features interactive workshops, community conversations, and a curated South Asian art + vendor space, followed by our evening Gala — a celebration of art, storytelling, and community with a keynote, performances, and dance floor 🎉

Tickets: givebutter.com/THTA2026 🎟️

Big wins. Bigger impact. 💚We’re bringing the heat to this year’s raffle 👀From a dreamy photoshoot bundle 📸 to Phillies s...
03/26/2026

Big wins. Bigger impact. 💚

We’re bringing the heat to this year’s raffle 👀
From a dreamy photoshoot bundle 📸 to Phillies signed merch ⚾, travel credit ✈️, and more….you’re going to want in on this!

🎟️ $5 = 1 ticket
🎟️ $10 = 3 tickets
🎟️ $25 = 10 tickets

Drop your tickets into the basket(s) you love + take your shot ✨

Every ticket supports our mission….and gets you closer to winning something amazing!

📍 Available at our Gala
🗓️ 3/28/26 | 7 PM

So… which one are you going for? 👇

03/20/2026

✨ Introducing our Cocktail Hour Artist: Shivani Mohini!

We’re so excited to welcome Shivani Mohini as our live musician for the Gala cocktail hour 🎶
Blending Bollywood, ghazal, semi-classical, and folk influences, Shivani’s sound brings a sense of warmth, nostalgia, and soul to the evening- the perfect way to open a night centered around connection, reflection, and celebration.

You can also catch Shivani earlier in the day at our Summit, where she’ll be joining us as a vendor in the Art Expo - a beautiful full-circle moment of art, community, and storytelling!

Our annual Gala is an elegant, black-tie evening bringing together community leaders, artists, and changemakers for a night of live performances, open bar, dinner, and meaningful conversation — all in support of SAAFC’s mission to break mental health stigma through art, education, and community.
❣️💃🏽

Join us for a night that honors where we come from and invests in where we’re going.
📅 March 28 | 7–11 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Givebutter.com/thta2026

🏆 Introducing the SAAFC Honorary Awardees for 2026At South Asian Americans for Change, we are constantly inspired by ind...
03/16/2026

🏆 Introducing the SAAFC Honorary Awardees for 2026

At South Asian Americans for Change, we are constantly inspired by individuals who uplift our communities through education, community leadership, and the power of art. This year, we are proud to recognize three extraordinary changemakers whose work embodies our mission of healing, empowerment, and advocacy.

✨ Dr. Ammara Khalid — Clinical psychologist, speaker, and author dedicated to advancing mental health awareness and education.

✨ Aruna Rao — Founder & Executive Director of Desi Rainbow, championing visibility, safety, and belonging for LGBTQ+ South Asians.

✨ Umreeki — Hip-hop artist and rapper using music as a platform for storytelling, connection, and cultural expression.

Join us in celebrating these incredible leaders at the Healing Through Art Summit, where they’ll share their stories and insights.

Together, we honor those creating change, sparking conversation, and building stronger communities. 💫

🎟 Tickets: givebutter.com/THTA2026

03/14/2026

Before the conversations, the connections, and the powerful moments ahead, we begin with stillness 🧘🏽‍♀️

We’re opening the SAAFC Summit with a grounding sound bath led by

Seema is the founder of Seemingly Sweet Sounds, where she guides immersive meditations and sound baths designed to restore balance, calm the mind, and create space for healing. With a background as a school nurse, she believes sound is an accessible and restorative tool for inner peace ☮️

Join us as we set the intention for the day: centered, present, and open to the healing conversations ahead!

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