AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF IOPA

  • Create a visible presence and voice for the Indian American Community in Pennsylvania.
  • Activate the Indian Community strength and resources to serve the needy in our homeland USA and motherland India.
  • To develop and encourage socio-cultural activities among the members of the community.
  • Organize various cultural programs to keep our Indian American Community connected with the culture of our motherland, India.
  • Nurture a sustainable platform to unite our seniors to share knowledge and experiences to the generation next.
  • Garner opportunities for our young adults and next generation children to get involved in various activities.

OUR INITIATIVES

To broaden our reach across the Indian Community and our society at-large, we have organized our initiatives in the following five platforms. Additionally, to keep our operation running, we also need constant support in fundraising, marketing, and PR activity. If you have the interest, and availability to join us in this journey, come volunteer with us on any of the activities and programs initiated by us at IOPA.
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CIVIC
LEADERSHIP

  1. Create a visible presence and voice for the Indian American community in Pennsylvania.
  2. Activate the Indian Community strength and resources to serve the needy in our homeland USA and motherland India.
  3. To develop and encourage social and cultural activities among the members of the community.

CULTURAL
PROGRAMS

  1. Independence Day Celebrations.
  2. Festival Occasions.
  3. Musical Programs.
  4. Stage Performances.
  5. Art and Other Cultural Activities.

SENIOR
INTERACTIONS

  1. Social interaction opportunity for retired members and visiting parents from our community.
  2. Organize Seminars/discussions on topics such as Culture, Society, Health, Finance etc.
  3. Building Connections and Insuring Support from local/state leaderships during major Indian American events.

CRISIS
ASSISTANCE

  1. Raise funds and/or resources.
  2. Assistance to local public safety and health organizations.

COMMUNITY
SERVICE

  1. Blood drive.
  2. Food donations.
  3. Health screening camps, etc.
  4. VISA Camp.

YOUTH
ENGAGEMENT

  1. Teen Mentorship.
  2. Current issues – Town Hall discussions.
  3. Leadership mentorship.
  4. Organize multiple mini competitions (debates, painting, arts, chess, etc).

BECOME A MEMBER


IOPA organizes various events through the year. Your Membership Fee allows IOPA to successfully host these events for the benefit of the Indian American Community of Central Pennsylvania. You can opt for Lifetime, Family or Individual Membership. Please fill the form below and reach us.

Welcome Aboard to IOPA!