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Mission

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.

Our mission is to promote abuse-free Asian communities through advocacy, support, awareness and access to social services.

SAHELI envisions healthy, abuse-free Asian communities.

SAHELI represents six words that define our services: Support, Advocate, Heal, Empower, Listen, and Inform.

SAHELI specifically addresses the cultural and language needs of Asian and other immigrant families affected by domestic violence.  Our values and mission are reflected in our programs, which integrate culture and language specific direct services, educational programs, and community-based initiatives and advocacy.

Development Coordinator - Half Time

SAHELI for Asian Families is currently seeking an adaptable individual with strong entepreneurial and interpersonal skills to provide administrative and strategic support for SAHELI’s fundraising program.
 
The Development Coordinator will provide administrative and strategic support for SAHELI’s fundraising program.  He or she reports directly to and works closely with the Executive Director in implementing a successful development plan.  The job includes fund development, strategic donor cultivation, donor information management, and manage special events. Applicant should displayexcellent interpersonal skills and collaborative approach to working with a wide range of people both inside and outside of the organization. The Development Coordinator must work well under pressure, make timely and consistent decisions, set time lines and prioritize. Must show an entrepreneurial attitude and creative thinking with high degree of professionalism.
 
Salary range $15,000-18,000 for a half-time position and is commensurate with experience. Applicant must have own transportation. Please see attached PDF document for further details and send resumes to jobs@saheli-austin.org or P.O. Box 16254, Austin, TX 78761.
 
Started in 1992, SAHELI for Asian Families is a nonprofit organization that helps and empowers Asian victims and survivors of domestic abuse, improves their access services and increases community awareness of various forms of violence and oppression.

Resource Advocate - Full Time

SAHELI – Asian Family Support Services of Austin is currently seeking a professional, organized, and compassionate individual to help empower our clients to become self suficient.
 
The Resource Advocate will be responsible working with clients, mostly immigrant domestic violence and/or sexual assault victims on issues of self-sufficiency and economic empowerment after all immediate crisis needs are met. The services should be aimed at the broader goal of helping the victim and the victim’s family lead a safe, healthy, independent, and abuse-free life with supportive and culture-sensitive advocacy and support.  The Resource Advocate reports to the Direct Service Manager.
 
Qualified applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in social work, adult education or in a closely related human services field; relevant experience of at least two years may be substituted for education. Applicant must have own transportation.
 
Please see attached PDF document for further details and send resumes to jobs@saheli-austin.org or P.O. Box 16254, Austin, TX 78761.

Domestic Violence in the Chinese Community

18% of Chinese Americans said that a woman experiencing abuse should not tell anyone. We disagree.

Volunteer Orientation, February 2013

SAHELI's Basic Volunteer Training is for anyone who wants to lend a helping hand. Whether you want to get involved in community outreach events, volunteer around the office, or work directly with clients, this training is where you get started. Prior to the Volunteer Training, everyone is required to attend a Volunteer Orientation at least once, so you can choose from several that we host each season.

Dates:  Jan. 19th, Feb. 16th, Mar. 2nd, Apr. 13th

Time: 1 – 3pm

Location: North Central Austin

RSVP: Contact Rajani Ramachandran by email here or by phone at 512-358-6318.

 

SAHELI Volunteers fold origami cranes for our 1000 Cranes of Peace Fundraiser in 2012.

Time: 
02/16/2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Language Access Program (LAP) Advocate

SAHELI is seeking on-call Language Access Program Advocates to conduct community outreach and provide crisis management, advocacy, and peer support to domestic violence survivors. The Advocate is an empathetic individual with excellent communication skills, understands domestic violence issues, immigrant concerns and is perceptive to client’s needs. The Advocate is engaged with their specific community, appreciates Asian family and community dynamics and can communicate sensitive information in a culturally appropriate manner.
 
Candidates must be bilingual in English and at least one of the following languages: French (African), Japanese, Lao, Swahili, Tagalog, Thai, or Tigrinya.
 
This is an on-call position where hours worked are based on need. Advocates are required to attend regularly scheduled paid trainings. $14.25/hour. US work permit is required. Please send resume to SAHELI at saheli@saheli-austin.org or P.O. Box 16254, Austin, TX 78761. For more information, please access the PDF document below. Please no inquiry phone calls.
 
SAHELI is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, that provides assistance to Asian and other families dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking.

Thanks to the TEXAS BAR FOUNDATION

Thank you to the Texas Bar Foundation for a grant to help us provide legal advocacy to clients with limited resources and English proficiency. We have a long way to go but this funding helps us fill a critical gap in the justice system that can sometimes favor the privileged. We are grateful to the foundation for recognizing this need among the underserved.

The Silk Road: An Asian Epicurean Journey

Banner for Wine and Food Tasting Event

 

Saturday, October 27, 2012   -   7 p.m. to 10 p.m. -   Mexican American Cultural Center


On October 27th, SAHELI for Asian Families will host The Silk Road: An Asian Epicurean Journey to support our programs and services, which assists immigrant families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, or trafficking.

This is a special year for the agency as we celebrate 20 years of providing critical services to the community. Additionally, this is the 5th year for the event, which offers seven Asian food and wine pairings, a silent auction, and a Japanese tea bar.

We are excited to offer sponsorship opportunities at the Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond levels. Please submit forms by September 3rd in order to secure your spot. A limited amount of individual tickets will be released on September 3rd.

Time: 
10/27/2012 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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