Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA)

San Marcos Public Library: North Indian Dance Workshop
2024-07-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Exploring Self Worth - San Marcos Public Library
2024-06-24 13:00 - 14:30 | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Bring your kids and family out to the @sanmarcospubliclibrary to talk about how to nurture healthy conversations about self worth and body image ?
The session will help young people reflect on the messages they get and give (including to themselves) about personal worth and value. We’ll use books, drawing and collaging to reflect on our best traits. For families we’ll have an opportunity to give and receive compliments, both to others and yourselves.
When: Monday, June 24 @ 1 pm
Where: San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666

ATX Eid Fest '24
2024-06-22 12:00 - 20:00 | Travis County Expo Park, 7311 Decker Lane, Austin, TX, 78724, United States
North Austin Muslim Community Center presents the 2nd Annual Austin City Wide Eid Festival! In a joint endeavor by Austin area Masajid, Muslim organizations, and our vibrant community, we’re uniting to ensure that Muslims across central Austin & surrounding areas can rejoice together as one cohesive Ummah. Anticipating a turnout of 10,000+! There will be endless activities and fun for all ages. https://www.atxmuslims.com/atxeidfest

allgo x AFSSA Queer Crafts
2024-06-18 18:30 - 20:30 | CRAFT, 916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 4, Austin, Texas, 78702
AFSSA and allgo Present: Queer Crafts! ??✂️?
Celebrate Pride with us on Tuesday, June 18th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm for Queer Crafts at CRAFT located in the Canopy community at 916 Springdale Rd!
Feel free to bring your own crafts to work on or that one project that you’ve been wanting to get started or start back on, but just needed the right space and motivation ✨?
This is completely optional as we will have plenty of easy to use and beginner friendly craft supplies and activities for you to choose from – our treat to you!
We will also make sure to have actual treats to get and keep those creative juices flowing! ?
We are looking forward to this time of connection, play and fun accessing pleasure through creativity ?
This event is brought to you by @afssaustin and @allgoqpoc to center LGBT+ AAPI communities, but all allies are welcome and encouraged to attend ?️‍??
Please RSVP for FREE at: https://bit.ly/queercrafts

San Marcos Public Library: Fold Dumplings With Us!
2024-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Bring your kids and family out to the San Marcos Public Library to fold dumplings with AFSSA on June 10 @ 11 am ??
Dumplings like gyozas, empanadas, samosas, ravioli, momos, or dim sum hold a lot of cherished memories and cultural significance.
Explore the cultural roots and historical connections of dumplings while mastering the art of wrapping them with cotton balls as fillings.
Bring your friends, enjoy a date night or family time as we connect over dumpling wrapping lessons and conversation.
Folding with friends – hope to see you there! ?
When: Monday, June 10 @ 11 am
Where: San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666

QueerBomb
2024-06-01 16:00 - 20:00 | Austin Garden & Studio, 1209 E 6th St, Austin, Texas, 78702, United States
Join AFSSA in celebrating Pride at QueerBomb – resource fair, amazing speakers, vendors and a march parade to end it all off!
When: June1 @4-8 pm
Where: Austin Garden & Studio, 1209 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78752

Round Rock Pride
2024-06-01 14:00 - 19:00 | Centennial Plaza, 301 West Bagdad Avenue, Round Rock, TX, 78664, United States
Join us for the third annual Round Rock Pride Festival (Saturday, June 1), a vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusivity! This lively event will feature live entertainment, food vendors, and community booths showcasing the spirit of equality. Come together with friends, family, and allies to celebrate love, acceptance, and the rich tapestry of our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace unity and show your support for LGBTQ+ rights in Round Rock!
#RRPride
?️: No tickets needed!
?: downtown Round Rock has four free parking garages all within a 7 minute walk of the plaza in addition to free street parking.

When: June 1st @2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
Where: Centennial Plaza, 301 W Bagdad Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664

AFSSA's 2nd Annual Legal + Community Resource Fair @ St. Francis School
2024-06-01 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Francis School, 300 E. Huntland Dr., Austin, TX, 78752, United States
Asian Family Support Services of Austin invites you to join us at our second annual legal + community resource fair. Several Family law and Immigration attorneys will be available to answer questions you may have about recourses to violence and your rights. In addition, this year, we will include community representatives who can provide information and resources on healthcare, benefits, employment and healthy parenting.
Date: June 1st, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: St. Francis School (Gymnasium) – 300 E. Huntland Dr. Austin, TX 78752
RSVP at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/asianfamilysupportservicesofaustin/legalandcommunityresourcefairrsvp

Lunar Foundation Night Market
2024-05-25 16:00 - 23:00 | Plaza Saltillo, 1501 E 5th St, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
The Night Market will take place on May 25, 2024 from 4pm-11pm at Distribution Hall and Plaza Saltillo, in the heart of East Austin. The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce is partnering with The Lunar Foundation to create an unforgettable night market experience. There are 75+ vendor booths available, and the market is expecting at least 4,000 attendees. Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the event will be a unique experience, featuring a vibrant array of food stalls, artisanal crafts, live performances, interactive art installations, and much more. “Night Market” is not just an event; it’s a celebration of the dynamic strength, courage, creativity, and innovation inherent in the Austin Asian community.

AHPI Heritage Month @ APL Central
2024-05-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Austin Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Join us for a day of festivities with the Austin Public Library to honor and celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month!

ArtSmart: Celebrating Asian Dragons12:30-1:30 PM, ages 3 and up
Carnatic Violin Performance 1-1:30 PM, all ages welcome
Artmaking Portrait Workshop with Yamin Li 2-4 PM, ages 10 and up
The Bollywood Improv Show in partnership with The Hideout Theatre 3:30-4:30 PM, ages 10 and up
Plus mochi donuts from OMG Squee (while supplies last), Paper Lei Making with the Austin History Center, book displays, coloring pages, and curated goods by AANHPI brands in the APL shop.

Celebrate with the Library!
All ages welcome

VACAT's Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Event
2024-05-18 14:00 - 21:00 | The Holy Family Catholic School, 9400 Neenah Ave, Austin, TX, 78717, United States
Join us at the Vietnamese American Community of Austin’s Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Event, a vibrant celebration of the rich traditions, art, and flavors of Vietnam. This special occasion is designed to bring our community together, share the beauty of Vietnamese culture with a wider audience, and create an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
When: May 18, 2024 from 2-9 pm
Where: Holy Family Catholic School 9400 Neenah Ave, Austin, TX 78717
Admission: FREE + open to all
Activities include: traditional music and dance performances, art exhibitions, culinary delights, workshops, and much more. It’s an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to immerse themselves in the wonders of Vietnamese culture and heritage.

CelebrASIA Austin 2024 @ Asian American Resource Center
2024-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Asian American Resource Center (AARC), 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754, Austin, 78754
The City of Austin’s Asian American Resource Center (AARC) is hosting its annual CelebrASIA Austin event, featuring performances, art, culture, food, and more! This free, family-friendly festival will take place during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 11am to 3pm.

The main stage will be indoors in the AARC ballroom, with special performances from a wide range of groups, including Heavenly Dragon Lion Dance Association, Austin Kyudo, KhushATX, QiLi Dance, Austin Uri Karak Dance Group, FASCA, Austin Moonflower Performing Arts Group, Senior Bollywoord Dance Group, and Saloni Dance Group.

The AARC’s classrooms will be transformed into cultural experience rooms, where you can immerse in hands-on cultural experiences. This year’s cultural experience rooms will be curated by the following groups:

Austin Hong Kongers – The Hong Kong XR Museum will use AR technology to create a visually engaging environment that brings to life the traditions and heritage of Hong Kong.
Indonesian Diaspora Network of Greater Austin – Learn more about the Kebaya, traditionally worn by Javanese, Sundanese, and Balinese women and now considered a national costume in Indonesia.
Natayla School of Dance – Join in and learn more about Bharathanaytam, a type of South Asian classical dance that uses a combination of intricate movements to tell stories.
Austin Japanese Minyo Group – Experience Japanese culture and heritage, and learn more about the traditions of origami, kimono, anime, matcha, and more.
AARC’s Teen Mentorship Program – This year, the AARC brought together teens and mentors from across Austin for the first time. Drop by to hear more from program participants and check out their capstone project!

Doors open at 11am and performances will begin at 11:30. Food will be available from local vendors, including Bake ‘n Bite ATX, Lotus Creamery, Sharetea, Tsaocaa Austin, and Mama Kong Cambodian. There will also be other tables and activities provided by community organizations like Asian Family Support Services of Austin, Austin Community College, Austin Queer Asians, Indie Meme, Network of Asian American Organizations and more.

This is an indoor-outdoor event, so please dress accordingly. The AARC parking lot will only be available for ADA parking, but there will be shuttles from 3 nearby lots — 1520 Rutherford Lane, 8700 Cameron Road, and 8900 Cameron Road.

Japanese Bilingual Storytime @ San Marcos Public Library
2024-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Join us at the San Marcos Public Library for a children’s Japanese bilingual storytime!

Central Texas Asian Pacific Festival @ Downtown Killeen
2024-05-04 12:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Killeen, East Ave D & Gray St, Killeen, TX, United States
This free event is in celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage month.

Join us as we honor these cultures with Live Asian & Pacific Island performers, vendors and more.

“ADVANCING LEADERS THROUGH INNOVATION”

Paying homage to the visionaries and trailblazers who have shaped our AANHPI history and continue to influence our collective future. Innovation, resilience, and a pioneering spirit are cornerstones of American leadership. AANHPI leaders have made lasting contributions to our Nation’s economic prosperity, technological advancements, and social/political change through their ingenuity and creativity while navigating significant cultural and systemic barriers.

?Central Texas Asian Pacific Festival?Saturday, May 4, 2024?

Brought to you by ACT Pasifika & the City of Killeen

Bilingual Storytime @ San Marcos Public Library
2024-05-03 11:00 - 12:00 | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Join us at the San Marcos Public Library for children’s bilingual storytimes! We will be having two bilingual storytimes in Vietnamese & Spanish.

Healthy Relationships: AFSSA Workshop with Austin Community College AAPI Cultural Center
2024-05-01 12:00 - 13:00 | ACC Highland, Building 4000, TRHT Center, 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Austin, Texas, 78752, Austin, TX, 78752, United States
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cultural Center at ACC is partnering with Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) and ACC Mental Health Counseling to host a Healthy Relationships Workshop and lunch in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month.
This one-hour workshop will concentrate on fostering healthy relationships by delving into topics such as consent, boundaries, and intervention. Free lunch will be provided.

KhushATX x AFSSA Gupshup/Chit Chat
2024-04-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Texas
KhushATX and Asian Family Support Services of Austin are so excited to host a space for Queer South Asians to chat about how to center love, empathy and respect in all their relationships, whether it’s family, friends or coworkers ?
We bring our full selves into our relationships – how do we honor these parts of our own identities and those of the people we love?
We’ll talk about how to give space for hard conversations and how to show up for each other in ways that we can practice every day.
When: Sunday, April 28th from 2-3 PM
RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/EsQ9Wxwbbe
We are prioritizing the space for queer South Asians but allies are welcome to RSVP ?

AFSSA's Partners in Progress: Disrupting Violence, Building Hope Prevention Summit
2024-04-20 09:00 - 17:00 | ACC – Highland Campus, 6101 Highland Campus Drive, Austin, TX, 78752, United States
Asian Family Support Services of Austin is so excited to announce that we are hosting a one-day conference in the new year centered around community healing, policy and youth leadership.
When: April 20, 2024
Where: ACC Highland
We know this anti-violence movement takes a village. We are #PartnersInProgress in disrupting violence and building hope, in empowering our community to break cycles of violence.
The summit will feature three distinct tracks: Youth Leadership, Healing, and Policy.
? The Youth Leadership track is dedicated to engaging and empowering both youths and service providers in conversations about harm reduction with culturally grounded practices. It offers a space to explore the nuances of identity-based harm within communities, institutions, and personal relationships.
? The Survivor Healing Track is a dedicated space spotlighting diverse healing journeys, particularly for survivors of Asian and immigrant cultures. From seeking justice to gaining community and family belief, finding acceptance within, and giving back to the movement – we’ll explore how justice varies in our communities and how community understanding shapes survivor healing.
?The policy track includes a Policy 101 session specifically tailored for Texas with a focus on legislation that impacts survivors, where participants will gain an understanding of the state legislature and the intricacies of policy-making ?
More information here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/AsH/

AAPI Celebration with Asian Student Association @ St. Edward's University
2024-04-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Ragsdale Lawn – St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78721, United States
“Come celebrate AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) culture with ASA! Our celebration will be a chance for the St. Edward’s Community to support local Asian business and organizations.”
Friday, April 12th, 12 – 2 PM at Ragsdale Lawn.

Queer Muslims Ramadan Iftar Dinner | allgo x Queer Muslims ATX x AFSSA
2024-04-06 19:00 - 21:30 | West China Tea House, 4706 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, 78751, United States
Ramadan Mubarak ☪️? @allgoqpoc @queermuslimsatx and @afssaustin are so excited to be hosting a Queer Muslims Ramadan Iftar Dinner.
When: April 6, 7-9:30 PM
Where: Please RSVP to see location
All three of our organizations talk about the importance of community — Community is more than just a group of people. It serves as a protective factor. Community is what makes us feel understood, provides safety, cultivates joy, and connects us to life-saving resources.
Our collective goal is to create a safe and inclusive space for our community members to come together, share a meal, and celebrate the spirit of Ramadan during the upcoming holy month.
Allies and partners are welcome to come but please respect that this space is for queer muslims to break fast together!
We encourage folks to take COVID tests beforehand and to mask when possible and will try and have a few extra on hand if anyone needs one.
RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/LwKX6aVnFP

Sit With Our Elders - Collaboration with UT Lotus Project
2024-03-28 17:30 - 19:30 | WCP 2.112, 2201 Speedway, Austin, TX, 78712, United States
Join the Lotus Project and AFSSA for a night of sitting with our elders, Thursday, March 28th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM in the WCC (WCP 2.112). We will be sitting down with Dr. Debarun Majumdar and Anna Nguyen. Learn the lessons, hear the stories, and find the community you’ve always wanted and needed. Dinner will be included and RSVP is required. See y’all there!

Holi: the Festival of Colors @ San Marcos Public Library
2024-03-21 16:00 - 17:00 | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Community Education & Outreach
Join us as we partner with the San Marcos Public Library for a colorful exploration of Holi, a Hindu festival celebrated in India every spring. Everyone is welcome to our brilliant storytime and vibrant activity!

Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time: 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Time Zone: Central Time – US & Canada (change)
Location: Multipurpose Room (140)

Countering Anti-Blackness in Asian Communities Workshop
2024-02-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Online Event
A Better Force and Asian Family Support Services of Austin are so excited to collaborate once again to host a free workshop on Countering Anti-Blackness in Asian Communities for #BlackHistoryMonth
In this workshop, we’ll learn about the history of Asian/Black solidarity and anti-Blackness in Asian communities. We will reflect on how anti-Blackness shows up in our circles and how to overcome fears of speaking out against anti-Blackness. Finally, we’ll learn how to unite in community and turn our knowledge into advocacy and action.
Register at this LINK

Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity Conversation
2024-02-23 19:30 - 21:30 | West China Tea House, 4706 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, 78751, United States
Join AACHI x Yellow Chair Collective on a conversation on intergenerational healing and community building with co-authors Soo Jin Lee and Linda Yoon on their book Where I Belong with moderator Han Ren.

Schwab Nonprofit Expo
2024-02-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Texas
AFSSA joins other community organizations in sharing their mission and work with Schwab employees to encourage volunteerism and community engagement.
