On August 31st, 2023, Co-Founder and Board Chair Ann Kalayil was featured in an article regarding the evolution and growth of the South Asian community from Devon Avenue to greater suburban Illinois. The article discussed how “some long-time area advocates…
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…
Midwest Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Mental Health Forum
On August 30th, 2023, SAAPRI and other AAPI-led organizations co-hosted a Midwest Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Mental Health Forum intended to paint a broad picture of where AAPIs’ mental wellness landed at the post-COVID era and share efforts targeting…
Our Stories: Breast Cancer in the South Asian American Community – 2nd Panel
On August 16th, 2023, SAAPRI hosted the second part of a 3-part panel discussion exploring breast cancer in our community. The first panel involved sharing stories and hearing from four distinguished survivors. This second panel discussion featured insights from field…