Resources

A network of shelters, organizations, and initiatives I’ve collaborated with.

for Homelessness

Local Community & Faith-Based Groups

  1. Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation A spiritual community of caring hearts and open minds that focuses on social justice and compassion. I organized an event where bilingual high schoolers worked with non-English-speaking unhoused individuals to help them share their voices at the City Council.
  2. Tri-City Islamic Center (Masjid Al-Aziz) A vibrant mosque and community center offering support and spiritual guidance to local Muslims and others in need. I worked with the Tri-City Islamic Center to host free Ramadan Iftars for both unhoused Muslims and non-Muslims, fostering unity and support during the holy month.
  3. Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose A Catholic organization committed to serving the community, particularly in areas of social justice and care for the marginalized. I worked with the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose to distribute over 700 clothes and feminine hygiene products to unhoused individuals, ensuring their dignity and comfort.
  4. Muslim Democrats & Friends Club A political advocacy group that supports the Muslim community’s involvement in democratic processes. I partnered with Muslim Democrats & Friends Club to amplify the voices of Muslim Democrats at the Fremont City Council, advocating for their needs and rights.

Direct Service & Aid Organizations

  1. Sleeping Bags for the Homeless of Silicon Valley (SB4HSV) An organization dedicated to providing warmth and basic essentials to the homeless in the Silicon Valley area. I collaborated with SB4HSV to meet with the Fremont mayor and oppose the camping ban, advocating for humane solutions to homelessness.
  2. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley A food bank committed to alleviating hunger in Silicon Valley by providing food to those in need. I worked with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley to donate food to the local unhoused community, helping provide nourishment to those facing hardship.
  3. Asha Bhawan A nonprofit organization in Jammu dedicated to empowering vulnerable populations, especially in the areas of education and basic needs. I collaborated with Asha Bhawan to donate food to the unhoused in Jammu, helping to alleviate hunger in the region.

Advocacy

  1. Fremont For Everyone A local advocacy group focused on lobbying for the rights of the unhoused in Fremont, ensuring they receive proper care and support. I worked with Fremont For Everyone to engage with City Council members Teresa Keng and Raj Salwan, advocating for policies that support the unhoused community.
  2. Poverty Patchup An advocacy organization focused on addressing poverty and homelessness in the Bay Area. I founded the Fremont Branch of Poverty Patchup to raise awareness among 50+ high schoolers at Mission San Jose, organizing events and collecting clothes to support the local unhoused.
  3. Where Do We Go? A homeless advocacy group based in Berkeley, working to influence local policies and improve conditions for the unhoused. I collaborated with Where Do We Go? to oppose a similar camping ban in Berkeley, aligning our efforts to protect the rights of the homeless.

Civil Rights

  1. The American Civil Liberties Union A nationwide nonprofit dedicated to defending the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution. I worked with the ACLU to explore legal concerns about the camping ban, providing insight into potential constitutional issues.
  2. Coalition For the Homeless A nonprofit organization committed to advocating for the rights of the unhoused and ensuring they have access to essential services. I collaborated with the Coalition For the Homeless to campaign for the rights of Fremont’s unhoused population, pushing for fair and equitable policies.
  3. League of Women Voters A nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. I partnered with the League of Women Voters to donate feminine hygiene products and clothing to unhoused individuals.
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