On May 17th, 2023, Executive Director Shobhana Verma joined WBEZ’s Reset panel on “Creating Culturally Competent Care For Asian Americans.” The panel discussed the barriers and stigma Asian Americans face when it comes to both physical and mental health and…
The Salvation Army’s North & Central Illinois Division’s 2023 Civic Luncheon
On May 11th, 2023, Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended the Salvation Army’s North & Central Illinois Division’s 2023 Civic Luncheon.
2023 Asian American Action Day!
On May 9th, 2023, SAAPRI joined our Pan Asian Voter Empowerment Coalition – PAVE Coalition partners for the 10th Annual Asian American Action Day (AAA Day) in Springfield, IL to share our stories with legislators and demand support for some…
Congresswoman Jan Schakowski’s 22nd Annual Women’s Power Luncheon
On May 5th, 2023, Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended Congresswoman Jan Schakowski’s 22nd Annual Women’s Power Luncheon.
2023 ARC National Conference
On May 4th, 2023, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma and Health Equity Project Intern Emmanuel Ravichandar attended the Asian Engagement & Recruitment Core’s (ARC) 2023 National Conference where SAAPRI was recognized as an ARC Legacy Partner.
2022 Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Kick-off
On May 3rd, 2023, SAAPRI team members attended the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Chicago Community Kick-Off hosted by Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Office. Many friends of Team SAAPRI and community leaders were in attendance. Throughout the month of May, we…
2023 Women’s History Month Celebration and Panel
On March 27th, 2023, Team SAAPRI celebrated Women’s History Month at Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Women’s History Month celebration at the Chicago Cultural Center. The celebration honored the achievements and progress women around us have made. On March 28th, 2023, SAAPRI’s…
2023 Municipal Election Work
On February 28th, 2023, SAAPRI team members voted, served the polls, and participated in poll watching at the Municipal Elections at various Chicago locations. In collaboration with our partner organizations Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago, the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee…
Investing in Community Safety: Chicago’s New District Councils
On February 6th, 2023, SAAPRI co-sponsored a discussion on Chicago’s new District Councils, which are coming soon to each of our city’s 22 police districts. On Election Day on February 28th, voters across the city will elect three District Council…
Lunar New Year Mixer
On January 26th, 2023, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma attended a Lunar New Year Mixer at the McCormick Foundation. SAAPRI would like to thank all organizers for the opportunity to be a part of the community with so many dedicated…