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The Indian community has grown to almost 8,000 households
with a significant social and economic impact on the
Kansas metroplex. IAKC serves this group of individuals
through its various activities.
Following links provide some useful information:
DIVAS 2010 - 5K Walk for Charity, Women's Conference
On Oct 2nd, join us for a 5K walk for Breast Cancer research and the first ever Women's Conference that aims to provide South Asian women with information and resources in various topics. From the serious to the fun, these topics are selected in a wide range of areas to ensure the greatest spectrum of empowerment. Come walk for a worthy cause and leave with information that is all things DIVA!
Click here to register for the 5K walk for Breast Cancer Research
Click here if you would like to Donate for the cause
Help Line for Consular Services - Click here
IAKC Charity Drive - One person's trash is
another person's treasure.
This is your opportunity to donate (Donate books,
school supplies,
clothing-ages 5-14 years for Kids in India) to folks in need. Click here for more information
IAKCares: The IAKC network works with families during their hardest
hours. Whether a victim of violence, neglect, abandonment or simply a
family in need of a helping hand, IAKC works to link individuals and
families with resources available to meet their needs. Help is just a click
away. Click here to know more
Johnson County Resources: Resources for all social and health services. Click here to know more
IAKC broad activities around the year are given below:
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Consular Services are conducted in conjunction with the
consulate general of India in Houston. The staff from the
consulate visit for one day for the purpose of providing consular services such as Indian Passports and Visa to India.
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Social Service Forum run by a volunteer team of professional
social workers. It provides confidential counseling
services, referrals, crisis intervention, to individuals and
families and conducts special seminars.
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Senior Citizens Forum strives to improve the quality of life
of our senior citizens by arranging social events like picnics,
dinners, medical clinics and other get-together.
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Youth forum works towards healthy and fun environment
for the youth in the community through seminar, youth
camps, educational fairs etc.
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Patrika, IAKC’s own e-magazine send to its subscribers
announcing community updates
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Republic Day & Independence Day, Serves as a celebration
of India’s rich culture and heritage, and brings together
the community and serves as a platform for the children to
perform their talents.
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India Nite is an annual event organized to showcase
children and adults of all ages perform dance, drama,
songs, and a variety of Indian classical and non-classical
items.
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Health Camps are organized to help the community
members get a better understanding of ways to improve
their health and well-being.
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Scholarships are provided to students.
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Helping charities in India and America.
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Community Outreach Forum Reaching out community at
large with specific needs.
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