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AIA Hosts “Giving Back to Local Community Together” Event, Uniting Community Leaders, First Responders, and Volunteers

Association of Indo Americans (AIA) successfully hosted the special community event, “Giving Back to Local Community Together,” on Sunday morning, December 14, 2025, in Fremont. The event brought together approximately 200 guests, including 25+ officials, community leaders, families, and volunteers, all united by a shared commitment to service and community well-being.

AIA extends its sincere gratitude to all supporters, attendees, and volunteers whose generosity and participation made this significant gathering possible. The event served as a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when the community comes together with a shared purpose to “Giving Back to Local Community Together.”

As part of the event, AIA and supporting teams donated contributions to three vital local organizations as follows:

  1. Fremont Police Department – supporting youth programs and scholarships for local students
  2. Fremont Fire Department – providing toys for children in need
  3. Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank – supplying free food to community members facing food insecurity

There was a tremendous support from the following partners in making this event successful:

  1. Charminar Indian Restaurant & Catering
  2. PharmaTek Solutions
  3. Droisys Inc
  4. Athenatec Inc (Athena Technology Solutions)
  5. CityCities Inc.
  6. Bay Area Community Health (BACH)
  7. ICAI San Francisco - Institute of Chartered Accountants
  8. Vetri Labs
  9. Sewa Diwali Food Drive Team
  10. The Gopinath Law Offices
  11. Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert
  12. Fremont Chamber of Commerce

The gathering was honored by the presence of the entire Fremont City Council under the leadership of Fremont Mayor Dr. Raj Salwan. Additionally, Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson, Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano, and many other prominent elected officials were in attendance as follows:

  1. Raj Salwan - Mayor, City of Fremont
  2. Ambili Nair – Representative, The Consulate General of India, San Francisco
  3. Ursula Jones Dickson - District Attorney | Alameda County
  4. Carmen Montano - Mayor, City of Milpitas
  5. Yajing Zhang - Vice Mayor, City of Fremont
  6. Teresa Keng - Councilmember, City of Fremont
  7. Raymond Liu - Councilmember, City of Fremont
  8. Yang Shao - Councilmember, City of Fremont
  9. Desrie Campbell - Councilmember, City of Fremont
  10. Kathy Kimberline - Councilmember, City of Fremont
  11. Julie Del Catancio, Councilmember, Newark
  12. Lucy Lopez, CEO/President, Hayward Chamber of Commerce
  13. Dr. Page, CEO, Bay Area Community Health (BACH)
  14. Dr. Harsha, CMO, Bay Area Community Health (BACH)
  15. Dr. Anjali Gulati, Trustee, The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)
  16. Vivek Prasad – Board of Education, Fremont Unified School District
  17. Lucy Lopez, President & CEO at Hayward Chamber of Commerce
  18. Kenneth Maxey, Board Member, Hayward Chamber of Commerce
  19. Lily Mei, Fremont Mayor Emerita
  20. Fremont Police Deputy Chief Lance Brede
  21. Fremont Fire Battalion Chief Greg Biddle
  22. Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank Director Linda Leu

During the event, AIA formally recognized first responders, community leaders, and local service organizations whose dedication and contributions continue to enhance the safety, health, and quality of life of residents throughout the region.

Guest speakers at the gathering echoed that giving back to the local community plays a vital role in building a stronger, healthier, and more connected society. Their message encouraged individuals and organizations to invest their time, skills, and resources locally, helping to address real needs and create meaningful, lasting impact.

Part of the event, for fostering a spirit of volunteerism and civic engagement across generations, children (under age 18) displayed their artwork and winners from the arts competition (Ms. Sriameyaa Yasala - First place and Ms. Pranavi Pramod - Second place) were recognized.

Association of Indo Americans (AIA) is a conglomeration of 50+ different non-profit organizations in the Silicon Valley collectively working on this important event for “giving back to the local community”. AIA thanks all partners, officials, and community members for making this event a success and looks forward to continuing collaborative efforts that strengthen and uplift the local community.