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ORGANIZATIONS

Indo-American Forum

of Fort Bend

832-455-8624 | shefujhaveri@gmail.com

FOUNDING YEAR VOLUNTEER STRENGTH
2005 250

for Love, Fort Bend Education Foundation, Behind
FOUNDING MEMBERS
Subodh Bhuchar, Naren Patel, K.C. Mehta the Badges,Women’s Center, Senior Meals
on Wheels,Santa’s Exchange,and others. IAF
recently donated PPE to the City of Sugarland and
VISION
To create a strong awareness of the Indo- Fort Bend County. The Indo American Forum of
American community and its cultural traditions. Fort Bend (IAF) focuses its efforts on supporting
To be a positive and contributing force to the the underprivileged, underserved and needy
community. by contributing to the charitable organizations
in the local area providing assistance through
education, shelter, food, healthcare and familial
MISSION
The Indo American Forum of Fort Bend focuses its and substance abuse. As a representative of the
efforts solely on supporting the underprivileged, Indo American community, over the years IAF
underserved, and needy in Fort Bend County has supported many charities and engaged in
by supporting charities in the area that provide direct support for needy causes. IAF raises funds
assistance through education for education, during Navaratri celebrations and other Hindu
shelter, food, healthcare, and familial and festivals to make a difference in society.
substance abuse.
MAJOR PROJECTS
Navratri celebrations, Diwali gala, 4th of July
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Contributing positively to foster a bond between event, Memorial Day celebrations, Kite festival,
the mainstream communities and the Indian and International festival.
American community.
COVID-19 RESPONSE HIGHLIGHTS
We donated masks to the City of Sugarland and
HIGHLIGHTS
Donated to local charities like Child Advocates of Behind the Badges of Fort Bend County.
Fort Bend, Children’s Discovery Center, Lunches

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