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SUMMARY:The Healing through Art Summit & Gala
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now LIVE for the Healing Through Art Summit & Gala! 🎟️✨ \nThis year\, we’re bringing you two incredible events in one day. \n☀️The Healing Through Art Summit (8:30 AM – 2 PM):\nA deep dive into mental health education and connection with: \n– 🎭 Five interactive workshops on mental health\, art\, and storytelling\n– 🎤 A powerful lunch panel featuring three amazing guests and two incredible moderators\n– 🎨 A South Asian art and vendor market \n🌙The Healing Through Art Gala (7 – 11 PM)\nA black-tie evening with everything you love: \n– 🎶 Entertainment\, an elegant sit down dinner\, celebration\, open bar\, and dancing\n– 💙 SAAFC’s primary fundraising event to support mental health initiatives all year long \nYou can buy bundle tickets to attend both events ($225) or just one ($25 for summit and $200 for gala). \nSave the date – April 5\, and get your tickets now at givebutter.com/SAAFCTHTA.\nSAAFC\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit\, is committed to breaking mental health stigma in the South Asian community and promoting well-being through arts\, education\, and community-building. Gala proceeds support SAAFC’s initiatives for the entire year. Those familiar with SAAFC’s work call it “not just vital\, but revolutionary\,” “truly appreciated and needed\,” and “a source of comfort and connection.”
URL:https://saaforchange.org/rsvp/the-healing-through-art-sumit-gala/
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SUMMARY:No Bhai Left Behind
DESCRIPTION:Group chat’s poppin’\, fantasy league is fire\, weekend plans are set—but when’s the last time you had a real conversation with your boys? Why don’t we talk more about friendships and what they mean to us? \nSAAFC\, Brown Man Therapy\, and Virtue Mental invite you to No Bhai Left Behind\, a much-needed workshop on Tuesday\, Feb 25th at 7 PM ET on Zoom. \nThis session dives into: \n✅ Why men struggle with connection\n✅ How societal norms shape male friendships\n✅ Practical ways to build stronger bonds \nFeaturing Ankur (@brownmantherapy) and Ravi (@saaforchange) sharing their own friendship experiences\, this workshop is all about creating meaningful connections. While it’s geared toward men\, all are welcome! \n🎟 FREE Registration: bit.ly/nobhaileftbehind
URL:https://saaforchange.org/rsvp/no-bhai-left-behind/
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SUMMARY:Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Virtual Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, November 23 for 49to51’s First Virtual Survivor Day Panel\, hosted by SAAFC in collaboration with Swayam Foundation and KathASK Films. 49to51 is a dedicated space for conversations around survivors of suicide loss\, highlighting the underrepresented within the underrepresented. Suicide prevention efforts have three components – prevention\, intervention\, and postvention; yet most often\, the missing component is postvention\, or dedicated visibility and support for the ones left behind. \nGrief is a universal experience\, and survivors of suicide loss go through a complex and traumatic form of grief shrouded in stigma\, guilt\, and isolation. Peer support is a basic need of human existence – and along with first responders\, physical and mental health providers\, spiritual leaders\, funeral directors\, and other professionals\, 49to51 aims to bring in families\, friends\, and coworkers into this space where these conversations are normalized; where survivors have a choice of privacy over secrecy\, and where their path to healing doesn’t have to be so isolating. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day\, or Survivor Day\, is observed each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. \nTo commemorate this day and the one-year anniversary of 49to51\, we at SAAFC invite you to join a powerful conversation with an international panel of South Asian survivors of suicide loss. The panel will be moderated by Shrinkhla Sahai from Swayam Foundation\, India\, Sonalee Joshi\, PhD\, from SAAFC\, and Ambalika Khadria\, PhD from KathASK Films.
URL:https://saaforchange.org/rsvp/survivors-of-suicide-loss-day-virtual-panel/
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SUMMARY:In-Law Dynamics in the South Asian Diaspora
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful virtual presentation exploring the complex dynamics of in-law (and other extended family) relationships within the South Asian community. As a therapist working closely with the South Asian diaspora\, Surbhi will provide cultural and clinical insights into how these relationships impact mental health\, identity\, and family harmony. Learn strategies to navigate this often-challenging dynamic and create healthier connections. Perfect for mental health professionals and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of South Asian family dynamics. Register at the link below or go to bit.ly/saafcworkshop
URL:https://saaforchange.org/rsvp/in-law-dynamics-in-the-south-asian-diaspora/
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SUMMARY:Screening Event - Breaking The Silence Part 3
DESCRIPTION:As we observe Suicide Prevention Month\, join us for an impactful evening as we screen the 3rd part of our groundbreaking series\, Breaking the Silence. \n📅 September 24\, 2024\n⏲️ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM\n📍 1219 Vine St\, Philadelphia\, PA\n🎟️ $15\, includes entry\, food\, beverages \nThe screening will be followed by an engaging panel discussion and a live Q&A session with our incredible speakers.
URL:https://saaforchange.org/rsvp/screening-event-breaking-the-silence-part-3/
LOCATION:Asian Arts Intiative\, 1219 Vine St\, Philadelphia\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Social Hour with SAAFC: Sound Bath & Meditation Event
DESCRIPTION:Unwind and rejuvenate at a Sound Bath & Meditation Event on Wednesday\, July 17th at 6:30 PM at Thrive Café (504 Cecil B. Moore Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA). Immerse yourself in soothing sounds and guided meditation with Henna Tailor (Reiki Level 2 Practitioner\, @bymstailor) and Seema Taylor (of @SeeminglySweetSounds)\, with refreshments provided. Bring a yoga mat\, wear comfortable clothing\, and ditch the metal jewelry for ultimate relaxation.Space is limited\, so make sure to save your spot!
URL:https://saaforchange.org/rsvp/social-hour-with-saafc-sound-bath-meditation-event/
LOCATION:Thrive Cafe\, 504 Cecil B Moore Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebration Hour with SAAFC: A Live Podcast Recording
DESCRIPTION:Join SAAFC for the debut of our podcast\, Convos for Change. This special event promises powerful conversations exploring the intersection of immigrant experiences\, LGBTQIA+ identity\, and mental health. We’ll have a panel of esteemed guests sharing their insights\, plus a captivating performance by a South Asian artist. Mingle with like-minded individuals\, enjoy refreshments\, and discover valuable resources at our resource tables. Come celebrate your identity! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://saaforchange.org/rsvp/celebration-hour-with-saafc-a-live-podcast-recording-2/
LOCATION:Mayor’s Conversation Hall\, City Hall\, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Breaking The Silence Episode 1 Part 2 Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of Episode 1\, Part 2 with Ankur Varma from Brown Man Therapy\, followed by a Q&A session moderated by Palak Sheth. Featuring Ankur Varma\, the founder of Brown Man Therapy\, and Sumit Shukla\, the cofounder of SAAFC and co-creator of BTS. \nRefreshments & Food provided!\nLimited RSVPs Available.
URL:https://saaforchange.org/rsvp/breaking-the-silence-episode-1-part-2-screening/
LOCATION:Unit 2E – Private Screening\, 600 West Cermak Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
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