Association of Indo Americans (AIA) successfully hosted “Giving Back to Local Community Together,” on Sunday morning, Dec. 14. The event brought together approximately 200 guests, including 25+ officials, community leaders, families and volunteers, all united by a shared commitment to service and community well-being.
As part of the event, AIA and supporting teams donated contributions to three local organizations: Fremont Police Department, supporting youth programs and scholarships for local students; Fremont Fire Department, providing toys for children in need and Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank, supplying free food to community members facing food insecurity.
Many partners contributed to making the event successful, including Charminar Indian Restaurant & Catering, Bay Area Community Health (BACH), Sewa Diwali Food Drive Team, Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert and Fremont Chamber of Commerce.
Fremont City Council and Mayor Dr. Raj Salwan attended the event, along with other elected officials, including Ursula Jones Dickson, Alameda County District Attorney; Ambili Nair, Representative from the Consulate General of India, San Francisco; Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano; Fremont Police Deputy Chief Lance Brede and Fremont Fire Battalion Chief Greg Biddle.
To foster a spirit of volunteerism and civic engagement across generations, children (under age 18) displayed their artwork, and winners from the arts competition were recognized.
AIA thanks all partners, officials, and community members for making this event a success and looks forward to continuing collaborative efforts that strengthen and uplift the local community.
