AFSSA (Asian Family Support Services of Austin)
@AFSSAustin
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Asian Family Support Services of Austin is a nonprofit that helps Asian, immigrant & refugee survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault & trafficking
Austin, Texas
Joined August 2012
RT @JenniL_KVUE: Rain or shine, this #StopAsianHate rally and vigil will happen at @HustonTillotson on Saturday 4/17 from 4 pm to 6 pm. Hop….
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RT @RepLloydDoggett: Powerful piece by @AFSSAustin Executive Director Darlene Lanham that addresses the far-reaching effects of racist hate….
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RT @DLanhamAFSSA: Y'all, join us to lift up Asian and Immigrant survivors of violence this #AmplifyATX, we are half way to $10K and your gi….
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Very grateful for @tsodelivery whose #tsogiving campaign will provide free meals for AFSSA clients! We love their food *and* their dedication to our community❤️. You can contribute at
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TONIGHT - join our community discussion about coming out to immigrant families, code switching, racism, being an ally vs. an accomplice & much more! Register at @Awais_CRP @GSCatUT
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Grab some chai & settle in! We need to talk about gender roles, cultural expectations, colorism & all the other issues brought up in "Indian Matchmaking". Thurs 8/13 at 6pm:
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Questions about immigration law? On Thursday, 8/6 at 6pm, American Gateways' Edna Yang will talk about your rights, cover safety planning for immigrant DV survivors & answer questions. RSVP to attend Zoom webinar: @amergateways @AACCC_ATX
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Questions about the public charge rule? Join us on Thursday 6/25, 6pm CT for an info session. RSVP at or watch on & Many thanks to co-hosts @amergateways & @AACCC_ATX!
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"Now I'm a very strong person, I'm a hard-working momma." -Former AFSSA client.Thank you @SpecNewsATX for sharing Ruksana's story. We are here for survivors—day or night, in whatever language they need: 877-281-8371.
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Join us & our amazing sister organization @DayaHouston Wednesday for a discussion about mental health challenges for Asian Americans!.
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A1. At first, we worried for our clients & other immigrant survivors who had limited access to support/resources & now were even more isolated. Then reports of AAPI hate grew nationwide--and here in Austin--compounding the crisis. @apigbv.
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We'll be joining the conversation this Thursday at 2pm central time . and so should you! #StandwithAAPIs #APAHM2020.
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Deeply grateful to everyone working to provide/prepare our food, manufacture & deliver our goods, care for our homes & families, build & maintain our spaces. Many are immigrants. All are working under unprecedented risk. #MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay #ImmigrantsGetTheJobDone.
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Growing racism against Asian Americans adds to an already-dire situation for immigrant survivors of violence. Executive Director Darlene Lanham addresses the issue in today's @AustinChronicle.
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A hate-motivated attack is perpetrated against a Texas family on a shopping trip, while federal authorities warn of an increase in hate crimes against Asian-Americans.
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"It feels like there’s two viruses. COVID-19 … and fearful ignorance." Thanks @jeanniemai for writing so powerfully about racism toward Asian-Americans in the wake of COVID-19.
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This #AmplifyAustin, please give to AFSSA and support survivors: Too often, survivors must make devastating choices. But AFSSA clients don't have to choose.
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