Community Services in Austin, TX

From the Business:Arsha Vidya Gurukulam is an institute for the traditional study of Advaita Vedanta, Sanskrit, Yoga, Ayurveda, astrology, and other classical Indian disciplines. The word Arsha means that which is from the Rishis - the great sages of ancient India. The word Vidya means knowledge. Gurukulam refers to a residential center for learning with the teacher. Thus, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam is a place where one learns the knowledge imparted by the Rishis. Established in 1986 by Swami Dayananda Saraswati, the Gurukulam is patterned after the ancient gurukulams of India. The Gurukulam offers Indians and Westerners alike an opportunity to study the profound spiritual knowledge of the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Brahmasutras, and other classical Vedic texts in English in the USA. Located on 14 acres in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, a serene setting in the Pocono Mountains, the Gurukulam offers short- and long-term programs of study for guest and resident students of all ages. The campus is adorned by a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Dakshinamurti, considered the first teacher of Vedic knowledge. Apart from Vedanta, classes on Sanskrit, Vedic chanting, Vedic astrology, Ayurveda, meditation and Iyengar Yoga are also offered. There are ongoing meditation and Vedanta classes on weekends which anyone can attend without prior registration.Read more

From the Business:Asian Family Support Services of Austin, or AFSSA (formerly SAHELI) is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, that provides assistance to Asian and other immigrant families dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking.Read more

From the Business:Asian American Cultural Center enlightens your community by exposing the diverse people of Austin to the Asian and Asian-American Experience in the United States. We will organize cultural and educational classes on a regular basis for members of all ages. These will include: Asian Languages, Dances, Arts & Craft, Cooking, Sports & Exercise and much more.Read more

From the Business:BMGA is a 501c3 registered non-profit group who does community outreach efforts to promote Indian culture and tradition in the form of music, dance and arts by providing a platform to the local community to participate in various performing art forms. If you live in the Austin area do join us and participate in making glorious music. Our “ganer ashor” is scheduled for every other month, typically at the Steiner Ranch Community Center.Read more

From the Business:Austin Marathi Shala is another Nonprofit initiative from Austin Marathi Mandal to help Maharashtrian Community to be in touch with their roots. AMM along with Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal of North America is working with Bharati Vidyapeeth from Pune, India for this program. Bharati Vidyapeeth has done extensive research keeping in mind the needs of NRI children while setting up the syllabus. Each kid can go with his/her pace -- there is no rush to achieve certain level in certain time frame.Read more

From the Business:SAN believes in self-sustaining communities who actively raise their voices, take leadership and challenge social injustices, both within and beyond the South Asian community. Given the multiple identities of gender, sexuality, class, religion, ethnicity and language in the diverse South Asian communities, SAN commits to challenging multiple oppressions throughout all its efforts. Starting internally, SAN challenges biases within the South Asian community. Furthermore, SAN works externally to address broader social injustice and build alliances between South Asians and other communities in Southern California who struggle for long-term social change.Read more

From the Business:At Nunmaan Tamil Academy, we believe in honouring the richness of Tamil language and heritage while embracing modern learning. From immersive in-person classes in Troy, Novi and Windsor to flexible virtual sessions, we offer engaging Tamil language programmes for both young learners and adults. Our dedicated volunteer teachers bring years of experience, using a curriculum that emphasizes speaking, reading and cultural confidence. Whether you’re looking to deepen your connection to Tamil roots or help a child grow bilingually, Nunmaan is committed to nurturing language fluency, celebrating cultural identity and empowering every student to carry Tamil into the next generation.Read more

From the Business:We all dream of having farming experience we so much cherish. Grow your own Organic vegetables or share with neighbors or sell your neighborhood vegetable stores. Soil best suited for Gongura, Corn, Sunflowers, Eggplants, Okra, Gourds, Onion, Carrots, Reddish, Coriander, Spinach etc. Over 2 acres remaining from the 5 marked for community farming. This 45 acre fenced farm has sandy loam soil best suited for faster root growth that warms up easily, compared to the black gumbo soil. Soft water well that pumps 65 g/m. Farm was used for growing specialty seedless watermelons and specialty Japanese and Belgian Eggplants (for Central Market). Situated on the outskirts of East Dallas, it takes breathtaking & scenic countryside 25-35 min drive. Best suited for a group of families to share farming experience and bring kids closer to the nature! Read more