Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA)

Filipino Christmas Parol Craft @ San Marcos Public Library
2024-12-13 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Join us for a festive Filipino Christmas Parol Craft workshop! Children will learn about the Filipino cultural significance of the parol, a star-shaped lantern symbolizing hope and light during the holiday season. This event offers a fun, educational experience while promoting cultural awareness and creativity. All materials provided. Suitable for children ages 5-12. Parents and guardians welcome to participate.

Austin Public Health LGBTQIA+ Health + Resource Fair
2024-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Austin Public Health is having their annual LGBTQIA+ Health and Resource Fair!
The event will feature a dynamic mix of resource tables, local LGBTQ2IA+ vendors, performers, music, and delicious food—and we can’t wait to create another amazing experience for all attendees.
Where: 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., Austin, TX 78702
When: 12-4 pm

Unique like a Snowflake: Crafting Identity @ San Marcos Public Library
2024-12-06 12:30 - 13:30 | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Discover the beauty of uniqueness through a fun and reflective snowflake craft session! Each snowflake is one-of-a-kind, just like every individual. We’ll explore the concept of identity and individuality while creating our own special snowflakes. This hands-on activity encourages kids to express themselves and appreciate what makes them unique!

Pinoy Potluck ATX x Camp EAST
2024-11-16 12:00 - 18:00 | Camp East, 2905 E 12th St, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Save the date for the 2nd annual Camp East Artist Market! Vendors, artist features, musicians, activities, food, beverages from Cork & Screw.
Come out Saturday, November 16th from 12-6 to Camp East on 12th/Hargrave (ish) and don’t forget to bring a Filipino dish to share. It’s the cornerstone of this community organization, so take a minute to cook up some love in a dish!
❓Q: Do you have to be Filipino to come? A: Nope! We welcome everyone who wants to share a Filipino dish, learn about Filipino culture, contribute to the cause, etc.
❓Q: I don’t think I can pull off a Filipino dish. Are there any spots I could order food from? A: Yes! @kapatadkitchenandcafe @oko.atx @filipinoasianmart_atx

Center for Child Protection's Annual Family Resource Festival
2024-11-16 10:00 - 13:00 | The Center for Child Protection, 8509 FM 969, Austin, TX, 78724, United States
Center for Child Protection’s Annual Family Resource Festival is free, open to the public, and aims to provide valuable information on local resources and support to our community. In addition to promoting the amazing resources here in Travis County, we will have many family-friendly activities, including games, photo booths, free food, music, and giveaways. Last year’s Family Resource Festival was a huge success, and we had over 20 local agencies and organizations sharing information on job resources, housing, childcare, education, and more.
We will be tabling at this event!
Date: Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Where: The Center for Child Protection, 8509 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724

Dumpling Wrapping Workshop @ San Marcos Public Library
2024-11-08 12:30 - 13:30 | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Join us at San Marcos Public Library to learn how to wrap dumplings!

Diwali 'The Festival of Lights' Craft & Story Time @ San Marcos Public Library
2024-11-05 14:30 - 15:30 | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Join us for a creative and cultural afternoon as we craft beautiful diyas (lamps/lanterns) to light up the season! After the crafting session, gather around for a heartwarming story time that celebrates the joy of festivals and togetherness. Perfect for kids who love art and stories!

2024 Silk Road Gala
2024-11-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Hyatt Regency, 208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX, 78704
We invite you to join us for an evening of Empowerment and Entertainment, supporting survivors in Central Texas on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 6:00 PM, in the Texas Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Barton Springs, located at 208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704.
If you would like to sponsor a table, please visit the event site at https://SilkRoad24.givesmart.com for more information.

Round Rock Diwali Festival
2024-10-26 14:00 - 22:00 | Centennial Plaza, 301 West Bagdad Avenue, Round Rock, TX, 78664, United States
AFSSA will be tabling this year at the Round Rock Diwali Festival!
Grand celebration of “Diwali – The Festival of Lights” in Central Texas. Event is free and open to all. Live performances, street food, fashion show, art work, mega India bazaar, kids activities, rangoli competition, and laser show.
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 2 pm to 10 pm
Where: 301 W. Bagdad Ave, Round Rock, TX, United States, Texas 78664

Nueces Mosque Jummah
2024-10-25 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-10-18 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-10-11 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-10-04 13:30 - 14:30 | Nueces Mosque, 1906 Nueces Street, Austin, TX, 78705, United States
AFSSA will be tabling at Nueces Mosque for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Swing by and say Salaam!
First Jummah
Khateeb: Imam Zabeehullah
Khutbah: 12:30 PM
Salah: 12:50 PM
Second Jummah
Khateeb: Imam Zabeehullah
Khutbah: 1:30 PM
Salah: 1:50 PM
Third Jummah
Khateeb: Imam Zabeehullah
Khutbah: 2:30 PM
Salah: 2:50 PM

"Breaking The Silence" with UT Voices Against Violence
2024-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | UT Austin – Gregory Gym Games Room, 2101 Speedway, Austin, 78712, United States
An event to highlight the movement to end interpersonal violence. Opportunities for art, story-telling, and other methods to explore healthy relationships and survivorship will be offered throughout the evening. Resources and free food while supplies last!
Thursday, October 24, 6-8pm, Gregory Gym Games Room

Roadside Ready: Autoworkshop
2024-10-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Kind Clinic – Koenig, 101 W Koenig Ln UNIT 100, Austin, TX, 78751
Beep beep, calling all queer women, trans women and non-binary folks of color! ?? We know how intimidating it can be to learn new skills if you didn’t have someone in your life to teach you growing up!
Join us for an empowering auto workshop where you’ll learn essential car maintenance skills and do it in a safe and fun space where you can mess up, make mistakes and try again. This workshop will be entirely hands on so that you leave fully confident to not only do it yourself, but also to teach it to someone else you love.
Skills we’ll be covering (may not get to all of these so we’ll try and cover as much as we can within the time frame)

Replacing wipers
Checking air and cabin air filter
Checking + replacing oil
Jump start + replacing battery
Checking belts
Checking + replacing brakes
Checking fluid levels
Checking + replacing tires
Replacing lightbulbs

We’ll have enough space for 15 participants so RSVP soon to secure your spot!
We are also so grateful to Derek, the mechanic leading this event for offering to check out and fix minor car repairs during the workshop itself. We won’t be able to fix or address larger car issues in this workshop.
A huge thank you to Kind Clinic for offering their space for us to do this workshop. Queer Black Women Alliance, Pride in Black and Asian Family Support Services of Austin are so excited to collaborate together!
We hope this is a really supportive space to strengthen autonomy and self confidence while getting down to the grit and grime with us.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/LE9VBUy5rNaSGtJG8
When: Oct 20 @ 11 am-3 pm
Where: Kind Clinic Koenig, 101 W Koenig Ln UNIT 100, Austin, TX 78751

FYP ATX Filipino Day Market 2024 @ Austin Beerworks
2024-10-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Austin Beerworks – Sprinkle Valley, 10300 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX, 78754
FYP ATX’s annual Filipino Day Market, established in 2022, celebrates and promotes Austin’s vibrant Filipino community during Filipino American History Month (FAHM).

This lively market showcases Filipino cuisine, crafts, art, performances, and community organizers; creating a festive atmosphere that celebrates Filipino culture. Join us in celebration as we raise awareness and appreciation for the Filipino community here in Austin, Texas!

Diwali at the Domain
2024-10-19 10:00 - 21:00 | The Domain, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin, TX, 78758, United States
AFSSA will be tabling this year at Diwali the the Domain!
Live Entertainment, Classical & Bollywood Dances, Tons of Desi and local Shopping – Clothing, Jewelry, Gifts, Handicrafts, Kids Corner, Games, and more!
When: October 19 @10am-9pm
Where: The Domain (near iPic), 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin, TX 78758

CTBA Durga Puja 2024
2024-10-12 - 2024-10-13 | Murchison Middle School, 3700 N Hills Dr, Austin TX 78731, 3700 N Hills Dr, Austin, TX, 78731
AFSSA will be tabling at Central Texas Bengali Association’s Durga Puja festival this year! This is a perfect occasion to experience the rich cultural heritage and celebrate with friends, family, and the entire community. Whether you’re here to pray, perform, or simply enjoy, there’s something for everyone!
? Date: Saturday 12th October – Sunday 13th October
? Location: Murchison Middle School, 3700 N Hills Dr, Austin TX 78731
⏰ Time: Saturday 9AM-9:30PM, Sunday 9AM-6PM
? Entry Tickets: $50-$350. Visit website for more details: Ticket Link

Filipino American History Month: Pacita Abad Craft @ San Marcos Public Library
2024-10-08 14:30 - 15:30 | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Celebrate Filipino American History Month by learning about beloved artist Pacita Abad and creating your own Pacita Abad-inspired artwork! All materials are included. Young children should have an adult to help. Hosted by Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA).

Filipino American History Month: Tagalog Storytime @ San Marcos Public Library
2024-10-04 11:00 - 11:30 | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Celebrate Filipino American History Month with a Bilingual Tagalog storytime! Brought to you by Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) and the San Marcos Public Library.

Austin Community College - Round Rock: Riverbat Bash Resource Fair
2024-09-24 11:00 - 14:00 | ACC Round Rock, 4400 College Park Dr, Round Rock, TX, 78665, United States
You are invited to participate in Austin Community College Office of Student Life’s Fall 2024 Riverbat Bash at ACC Round Rock Campus! Riverbat Bash will occur in September across the district as students begin actively searching for campus resources and opportunities to get involved.

Austin Community College - Eastview Campus: Riverbat Bash Resource Fair
2024-09-23 11:00 - 14:00 | ACC Eastview, 3401 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
You are invited to participate in Austin Community College Office of Student Life’s Fall 2024 Riverbat Bash at ACC Eastview Campus! Riverbat Bash will occur in September across the district as students begin actively searching for campus resources and opportunities to get involved.

Healthy Family Boundaries Through an Islamic Framework
2024-09-22 18:00 - 19:15 | Nueces Mosque, 1906 Nueces Street, Austin, TX, 78705, United States
Join us at Nueces mosque for a presentation on establishing and maintaining healthy family boundaries through an Islamic lens, this Sunday, September 22 from 6pm – 7:15pm.
This event is free for all to attend, and refreshments will be provided.

Consent Conscious Story Time and Parent Chat @ San Marcos Public Library
2024-09-20 12:00 - 12:30 | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Consent Conscious Story Time and Parent Chat: Asian Family Support Services of Austin, in conjunction with the San Marcos Public Library, presents an all-ages consent focused story time for families, followed by a children’s crafting activity and parent chat. This interactive story time will focus on age-appropriate strategies to help children better understand bodily autonomy, how to stand up for themselves if they experience unwanted physical contact and to speak up or seek help when they feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

Austin Community College - Rio Grande Campus: Riverbat Bash Resource Fest
2024-09-18 11:00 - 14:00 | ACC Rio Grande Campus, 1212 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
You are invited to participate in Austin Community College Office of Student Life’s Fall 2024 Riverbat Bash at ACC Rio Grande Campus! Riverbat Bash will occur in September across the district as students begin actively searching for campus resources and opportunities to get involved.

Austin Community College - Hays Campus: Riverbat Bash Resource Fair
2024-09-18 11:00 - 14:00 | ACC Hays Campus, 1200 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle, TX, 78640, United States
You are invited to participate in Austin Community College, Office of Student Life’s Fall 2024 Riverbat Bash Resource Fair at Hays Campus! Riverbat Bash will occur in September across the district as students begin actively searching for campus resources and opportunities to get involved.

Austin Community College - San Gabriel Campus: Riverbat Bash Resource Fair
2024-09-16 11:00 - 14:00 | ACC San Gabriel Campus, 449 San Gabriel Campus Dr, Leander, Texas, 78641, United States
You are invited to participate in Austin Community College, Office of Student Life’s Fall 2024 Riverbat Bash Resource Fair at San Gabriel Campus! Riverbat Bash will occur in September across the district as students begin actively searching for campus resources and opportunities to get involved.

Happy Lemon Fundraiser
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-22 | Happy Lemon, 6406 N Interstate Hwy 35 suite 1301, Austin, Texas, 78752
We’re so excited to collaborate with Happy Lemon on a summer fundraiser ??
From Sept 16-22, if you order a Wintermelon Lemonade, 50% of the proceeds will go towards Asian Family Support Services of Austin.
Where: Happy Lemon The Linc
6406 N Interstate Hwy 35 suite 1301, Austin, TX 78752
Your order will support AFSSA’s mission in creating Asian and immigrant communities free of violence and abuse through advocacy, support, awareness and access to culturally grounded social services.
We have also created a card with a list of questions to answer on your own or with a loved one.
Order your boba, grab a card and talk about what makes you feel connected to people around you and how people can show up for you in this season of life. This is the type of tea we want to be spilling this month! ???
As always, AFSSA’s 24/7 free, confidential hotline at 877-281-8371 is there if you or anyone you know is in need of support. It is available in all languages and is available for all survivors. We are here for you ?

KhushATX Discussion Group
2024-09-14 14:15 - 15:30 | University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln, Austin, Texas, 78723
? Calling all our crafty and chatty queer South Asians in Austin ?
Join us in making desi coasters as we chat about what is important to us in the relationships we want to nurture, whether its friends, partners, or family.
All supplies provided!
When: Sept 14 @2:15 pm
Where: University Hills Branch, Austin Public Library – 4721 Loyola Ln, Austin, TX 78723
RSVP here: http://evite.me/qNfwaqtTpv ✂️? see you there!

USCIS Session On New Action To Promote Family Unity
2024-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Austin Public Library, University Hill Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln, Austin, Texas, 78723
Do you have questions about the new action to promote family unity in the immigration process?
Asian Family Support Services of Austin and American Gateways are proud to host U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) for an information session with an opportunity to ask your questions. Please join us!
Please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/HUw7GzdV8E
