Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA)

FYP ATX Filipino Day Market 2024 @ Austin Beerworks
2024-10-19 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Nueces Mosque Jummah
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

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

Anandmela - Central Texas Bengali Association
2024-08-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Live Oak Elementary, 8607 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
A tabling event at Live Oak Elementary to showcase cultural celebration. Come over to AFSSA’s table to learn about how you can get involved and grab some AFSSA goodies!
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Date: August 25

allgo’s Decompress Fest 2024 – Community Healing Fair!
2024-08-17 18:30 - 22:30 | Canopy Austin, 916 Springdale Road, Austin, 78702, United States
We are back at allgo’s 8th Annual Community Healing Health Fair?The fair is Austin’s only Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) health fair with a specific focus on addressing the unique needs of queer communities of color.
This will be your opportunity to connect with community wellness resources in-person, shop a specialty marketplace curated by Frida Friday ATX, and attend some great workshops featuring some of our favorite community healers. ?
This year’s Community Healing will take place on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 from 6:30PM to 10:30 PM at The Canopy (916 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702). Come find us tabling and say hi! ?

Austin Chinese Culture Festival
2024-08-17 12:00 - 21:00 | AISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX, 78723, United States
All are cordially invited to this free-admission, traditional Chinese culture celebration at the end of the hot Texas summer, featuring a variety of lion/dragon dances, ethnic food/drinks, live performances, cultural exhibits, traditional games and community exhibitions.
Perfect for anyone, but particularly well-suited for families with young kids to immerse in the key Chinese cultural elements.

"Take A Loved One" Back to School Bash, Hosted by Austin Public Health
2024-08-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Virginia L. Brown Recreation Center, 7500 Blessing Ave, Austin, TX, 78752, United States
Take A Loved One (TALO) is an event by Austin Public Health (APH) that provides youth and their families with free medical resources to prepare them for returning to school. This will be in addition to the VLB Back to School Bash, an event created to provide underserved communities access to the health care and services such as free haircuts for youth, free food boxes, and free school supplies and backpacks. We sincerely hope you are available to join us in celebrating the end of summer and preparing families and their children returning back to school.
FUN GAMES, DOOR PRIZES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST),
HAIRCUTS FOR KIDS & TEENS, VACCINATIONS & HEALTH SCREENINGS (FIRST COME FIRST SERVED; FASTING 2HRS FOR BLOOD GLUCOSE/8HRS FOR CHOLESTEROL IS REQUIRED), LIVE ENTERTAINMENT & SO MUCH MORE

AFSSA x allgo at Austin Pride Festival
2024-08-10 11:00 - 18:00 | Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Join AFSSA and allgo in celebrating Pride at Austin Pride Festival and Parade with all the fierce, fabulous energy it deserves! ?
The 2024 Austin Pride Celebration: Queer Cabaret is happening on Saturday, August 10th, and it’s going to be a night of unleashed glamour and glitz! We’ll be there, come visit our table and decorate some fans to cool off in the Texas sun ☀️

Headliner: The electrifying Saucy Santana!
Featuring a star-studded lineup of dazzling entertainers bringing all the heat!

GET TIX: linktr.ee/austinpride

Strut your stuff, embrace your true colors, and let’s make this Pride unforgettable!

Austin Police Department - Cadet Resource Fair
2024-08-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Austin Police Department Training Academy, 4800 Shaw Lane, Austin, TX, 78744, United States
AFSSA will be tabling at the Austin Police Department’s Cadet Resource Fair.
This is a private event for police cadets to get to know the wonderful work these organizations do in our communities. When these cadets graduate in September, they will take their training and their knowledge of your community resources with them onto the streets!
Date: August 2, 204
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: 4800 Shaw Lane, Austin, TX 78744

San Marcos Public Library: North Indian Dance Workshop
2024-07-20 11:00 - 12:00 | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Join us for an interactive workshop on North Indian folk dance at the San Marcos Public Library! All ages are invited to learn the basics of Bhangra dance.

Asian American Resource Center - Community Health Fair
2024-07-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Asian American Resource Center (AARC), 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754, Austin, 78754
AFSSA will be tabling at the AARC Community Health Fair!
Join Austin Public Health, the Austin Asian Community Health Initiative and the Asian American Resource Center for a community health fair on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 8401 Cameron Road.
We’ll have free health services available, including immunizations, vaccinations, eye testing, and acupuncture. No appointments or registrations are necessary.
Please note:

Vaccine services end at 1pm.
Bring your shot records. Immunizations will be first come, first serve.
For glucose and cholesterol testing, you must fast but you should take your medication and drink water (2 hours for glucose, 8 hours for cholesterol).

There will also be giveaways, raffle prizes, food distribution, school supplies, children’s activities, snacks and more.
Interpretation and Translation services will be available for Arabic, Burmese, Nepali, and Pashto/Dari. Interpretation is also available for Korean, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Spanish.
Parking will be available at the AARC parking lot and at the Austin Police Department Recruiting parking lot, which is next to the AARC and a 5 minute walk away. Entry/exit to both lots is on Cameron Road.

"Racism is a Mental Health Issue: Responding for the Wellbeing of Students"
2024-07-11 11:00 - 12:00 | ACC Highland, Building 4000, TRHT Center, 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Austin, Texas, 78752, Austin, TX, 78752, United States
Join ACC Mental Health Counselors for a panel discussion about racism as a mental health issue in society and its impact on students. We will discuss how to recognize these signs and what students, faculty/staff and community can do to address these issues to support our wellbeing and mental health.
Asian Family Support Services of Austin will be tabling at the event.

San Marcos Public Library: Making Puppets & Making Friends
2024-07-03 11:00 - 12:00 | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Join us for a fun and creative event where we’ll make new friends while making puppets! Pick a cute animal coloring sheet to decorate and accessorize. We’ll use the accessories to represent the elements of healthy friendships. This is a great opportunity to learn about friendship and express your creativity! Perfect for kids who love art and making new friends.
Bring your friends or enjoy family time as we connect over making and decorating puppets.
Hope to see you there! ?
When: Wednesday, July 3 @ 11 am
Where: San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666

#AAAFF24 + AFSSA Presents: "Killing the Violet"
2024-06-29 20:30 - 23:00 | AFS Cinema, 6259 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX, 78752, United States
AFSSA is proud to be a community partner of the 2024 Austin Asian American Film Festival for KILLING THE VIOLET on Saturday, June 29 @ 9:10 pm!
Content consideration: Explicit sexual assault and violence
KILLING THE VIOLET: After a stranger breaks in and sexually assaults her, Sumire suddenly overcomes her writer’s block and starts writing again. The seemingly peaceful relationships around her begin to crumble—her boyfriend, vegetative father, step-mother… As she tries to cover the wound, everything slips toward uncertainty.
Asian Family Support Services of Austin will be tabling from 8:30-9:10 pm before the film screenings begins with resources for Asian survivors of violence and abuse, including information on our 24-hour hotline number at 877-281-8371.
Don’t miss out on your badge or $3 ticket discount with code “afssa”. Head to https://www.aaafilmfest.org/schedule2024/killing-the-violet to get your tickets!
When: Saturday, June 29 @9:10-10:50 pm
Where: AFS Cinema, 6259 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX, 78752
Languages: Japanese with English subtitles
Director/Writer: Yu Zhang
Writer: Marina Kikuchi
Producer: Yanqing Lu

Taylor Pride Music & Art Festival
2024-06-29 16:00 - 22:00 | Heritage Square Park, 400 N Main St, Taylor, TX, 76574
Join AFSSA in celebrating Pride at Taylor Pride – art and music festival with vendors!
When: June 29 @4-10 pm
Where: Heritage Square Park, 400 N Main St, Taylor, TX 76574
