IAM's Give to the Max 2024 Fundraiser

India Association of Minnesota (IAM) is a non-profit, non-religious, non-partisan organization representing Asian Indian Minnesotans and bringing communities together for over 50 years. 

Annually, IAM hosts its flagship event, IndiaFest, on the State Capitol grounds in August to commemorate India's Independence Day and bring a slice of India to all Minnesotans. It is truly a once-a-year, mega-celebration of India's rich cultural heritage and an opportunity for the community at large to "Experience India in a Day"

Additionally, in the past year alone, IAM has hosted events to -

• Showcase the works of local South Asian authors (Inaugural Literary Showcase)
• Raise cancer awareness among South Asians and fundraise for Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Cancer Fund (Nostalgic 90s-Cancer Awareness and Fundraiser Event)
• Empower women through financial literacy (Women's Financial Literacy Event)
• Promote and support BIPOC owned small businesses (Festival Bazaar)
• Pack in some fun, exercise and networking with a healthy dose of competition at golfing (Golf Invitational)
• Facilitate access to Indian consulate services in collaboration with the Indian Consulate General-Chicago (Consular Event)
• Promote and preserve the message of non-violence and commemorate the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi (Non-Violence Day)
• Educate, inform and mobilize eligible voters to actively engage in the democratic process (GOTV Campaign and Town Hall with Secretary of State)

At the heart of IAM's mission is connection. Every year IAM hosts Connect India, bringing together local, regional, cultural and service partners working to serve Asian Indians under one roof to share our goals, explore ideas and areas of collaboration.

Concurrently, IAM works to connect the Asian Indian community members to their elected officials and to the boarder Asian Pacific Islander (API) communities in Minnesota. IAM facilitates conversations with the government at local, state and federal levels to inform policymakers of the community's priorities. Through advocacy, IAM is working to strengthen the voices of the Asian Indian community in Minnesota.

Help us stay strong so we may continue to foster Connection, Culture and Charity in all that we do. Support us with a generous donation in any amount. And thank you for believing in our mission!

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