IACA Newsletter
( We are IACA and IACA is for everyone)
IACA Hum Hai, Sab Ke liye Hum Hai
UPCOMING EVENTS
| BURGLARY AT SANATAN MANDIR |
| There was a burglary at the Sanatan Mandir on 1/6/24. Police have registered case and started investigation. Insurance Company has been informed. Please contact SM President Mr. Bipin Changela or SM BOG Chairman Mr. Bharat Desai for more information. |
| IACA’S NEW INITIATIVE – WOMEN’S FORUM |
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| At the onset of the new year, IACA launched a new initiative – The IACA Women’s Forum featuring women IACA members. The objective of this forum is to support women of Indian origin in the community while addressing their unique needs. Members of the women’s forum got together in the past couple of weeks to brainstorm ideas and prioritize areas of interest. In order to get started in 2024, the team agreed on the following activities for the first quarter. 1. Start a Resource Helpline for women in the community 2. Raise awareness of mental health issues among adults and children 3. Volunteering at Elder care facilities4. Start a Book Club for women We invite women who are interested in participating in one or more of the above activities to reach out to Gita Vemparala at womensforum@iacaatl.org. Please specify which activity you would like to be part of. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of this forum from its inception.The table below, consists of a complete list of activities which will be considered for implementation in the coming months. 1. Women’s Supporta. Helpline – in time, have an email that a group of us can manage (legal consultation needed on this item)b. Support for single momsc. How to handle domestic abuse and domestic violence cases (Have a speaker from Raksha?) 2. Giving Back to the Communitya. Have volunteering activities such as feeding the homelessb. Habitat for humanity projectsc. Women’s shelterd. Elder care facilitiese. Fundraising for people in needf. Have a celebration for celebrating women – have a volunteering activity 3. Women’s Health – Physical, Mental, Emotionala. Yogab. Hikingc. Give out stress-free/stress-buster kitd. Healthcare camp for women without insurancee. Awareness – Mental health issues among adults and children 4. Women’s Financial Management/Independencea. How to build strong financial foundation for homemakersb. Financial independence for single moms 5. Women in Science and Businessa. Promoting and helping women entrepreneursb. Have talks/seminars by successful womenc. Teach: MS Office Skillsd. How to make a resumee. Make them employable 6. Legala. Immigration adviceb. What to do when summoned to court for a minor infraction such as a traffic ticket 7. Parenting Support for Women a. Moms’ role in nurturing/taking care of special needs childrenb. Awareness of suicide among childrenc. Educate parentsd. Family counselinge. Teach kids how to prepare for high school, college 8. Women’s Bonding Activities – these activities are for bonding and building trusta. Book clubsb. Art sessions (sip and paint)c. Hikingd. Dancinge. Tea time socialization |
| INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY |
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