2021 MAFS Annual Fundraiser Magazine

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Celebrating 29 Years

Our Mission

To provide comprehensive & integrated

Social Services to the Immigrant population of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Middle East

& European countries. These services include

but are not limited to educate, counsel, assist & empower individuals & families to become productive members in their new home.

contents Welcome

President & Ex. Dir. Welcome Letter

Address by Paula Basta, Director, IDOA

Annual Report Annual Report

Programs & Grants

A Look Back

Financials & Initiatives 2020/21 Financial Highlights

2020 Annual Fundraiser

2021 Curtain Raiser

2021 Mini Virtual Fundraiser

Our Board of Directors

MAFS Staff & Locations

People Behind MAFS

Awards 42 Donors 44 Best Wishes

President & Executive Director Welcome Letter

5 After 2 years of Virtual Galas, we are very excited to welcome you all, in person, to celebrate the 29th anniversary of Metropolitan Asian Family Services. We celebrate with you all today because 15 years ago The Governor of Illinois proclaimed October 17th to be METROPOLITAN ASIAN FAMILY SERVICES DAY and encouraged all citizens to follow its model of exemplary community services and empowerment. 2021 started with mixed feelings – Fear in the back of our minds that another lockdown was looming along with a ray of hope that getting vaccinated can help us stay safe and face this deadly disease. This is a year to heal the people who were wounded from the year 2020, which took many loved ones despite the precautions. I am proud to say that the MAFS family met the challenges and reached out to the community HEAD ON! Our staff went above and beyond to help the community by continuously providing services during the Pandemic. Many programs required rapid modifications to follow the guidelines set by the CDC and IDPH. During the Pandemic, we made more than 250,000 home visits to check the well-being of seniors and their families. Also, we connected through Apps like “Zoom” to keep seniors connected and engaged on a daily basis. To say that during this time our seniors were satisfied with our services is an understatement. Throughout the Pandemic, we received heartfelt messages and letters of appreciation from seniors and their family members expressing their gratitude for helping them during difficult times and expressing their sincere appreciation for our staff. Over and over we heard that our support made a huge difference in fighting the odds of the disease and surviving it.

I am very thankful to the Federal Government for providing the timely Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which helped staff members receive their paycheck continuously. Our centers, and our kitchens, more importantly, have reopened and a new day is dawning. Our seniors can eat hot nutritious meals with the company of old friends again. As we continue to fight the pandemic, I urge you to support our noble cause by joining us for MAFS’s 29th Annual Gala, an eventful in-person fundraiser centered around the theme of “Thank You to Our Frontline Warriors”. This platform also brings together elected officials, Congressman, Senators, Mayors, global thought leaders along with major stakeholders and gatekeepers of the Senior Community. This platform will feature groundbreaking ideas, innovative experiences, successful coping mechanisms, leaders, and achievers who will determine our future. I strongly believe that significant conversations are the way to generate effective solutions to tackle the current crisis and show us ways to adapt to the new normal. Sincerely,

Dr. Firdaus Jafri President - MAFS

Santosh Kumar Executive Director - MAFS

A message from Paula Basta, Director, IDoA October 17, 2021 Metropolitan Asian Family Services Firdaus Jafri, President 7541 N. Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60645 Dear Friends: It is my honor to welcome you to the Metropolitan Asian Family Services annual fundraiser celebrating 29 years of service to seniors in the community. For nearly three decades, Metropolitan Asian Family Services has played a vital role to Chicagoland South Asian seniors who immigrated to the United States. The organization helps these seniors live independently by providing community-based care and connecting them to essential services they need and deserve. Through its nutrition programs, Metropolitan Asian Family Services is also taking steps to combat social isolation, work that is more vital than ever amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Through partnerships with great organizations like Metropolitan Asian Family Services that do selfless work in communities advocating for our older adults, the Illinois Department on Aging is able to achieve its goals of providing seniors with the full, dignified lives they deserve. I look forward to many additional years of continued collaboration as we support our seniors and respect yesterday, support today, and plan for tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Paula Basta, M.Div. Director, Illinois Department on Aging

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Metropolitan Asian Family Service (MAFS) is a pioneer organization, who has changed the landscape of Social Services in serving diverse people of different cultures from all over the world. MAFS has been on the frontlines of humanity &empowering the community since 1992.

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We are a pioneer organization that has changed the landscape of Social Services in serving diverse people of different cultures from all over the world. MAFS has been on the frontlines of humanity empowering the community since 1992. MAFS has touched and improved thousands of lives to help navigate American Government Public Policies and Benefit Programs to receive benefits in Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, Access To Care, Citizenship, Immigration, Transportation, Kids Care, SSI Prescription Drugs (Medicare Part D), SNAP (Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program, LIHEAP, Direct Vendor Payment and Reconnection Assistance Cash Assistance Program, Percentage of Income Payment Plan, Furnace Assistance, Peoples Gas Share the warmth program, ComEd Residential Special hardship, Nutritional Congregate Meals Program, SAHELI Research Program, Adult Literacy Program, Memory Café, and many such Public Benefits programs. When the pandemic started, In-Person Public Benefit Programs that assist clients with Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security Energy assistance, Immigration/ Citizenship, etc. were suspended right away. However, modern technology such as Zoom, the dedication of our committed staff, and the willingness of our senior clients to adapt to newer ways have enabled us to continue our programs during the pandemic! Seniors were not deprived of any benefits and remained socially connected during the difficult times of isolation. Our public benefit staff continued to provide information, individual counseling/ case management to clients over the phone/emailed and filled out their applications online. This way clients continued to receive services while staying safe within the confines of their homes. MAFS’ Adult literacy classes for seniors were also being conducted online. MAFS is proud of its seniors who continue to display their zeal for learning despite the pandemic and all the negativity around! MAFS gradually started in-person interaction by the end of June and is serving the clients strictly on an appointment basis. We continue to provide remote services to clients who are not yet comfortable venturing out. In addition to the regular public benefits, our committed staff is assisting clients to access emergency public benefits and social services that are available during the pandemic like filing for unemployment and stimulus checks.

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Our seniors are accustomed to gathering and having fresh and healthy meals prepared every day at our locations but during the COVID restrictions, they were homebound! We wanted to make sure that the seniors got the same nutritious and home-cooked meals, which include breakfast, lunch, and snacks, delivered to their homes as per their needs. We are happy and proud to say that we delivered close to 62,000 healthy home-cooked meals to our seniors during this lockdown period and are continuing to do so. Our staff has put their own lives in danger while fulfilling and continuing the services to the seniors. We have conducted more than 270,000 home visits and of course successfully and safely continuing to do so. But now – we are happy to re-open in person all locations following the normal way of life with few restrictions as per rule. As a Senior Care Provider, we have re-aligned to the new safety measures for our facilities as per IDOA, CDC, and IDPH Regulations. We have taken all safety measures for the seniors, staff, and drivers such as: bought sanitizing ‘Fogging’ machines to spray a mist of disinfectant on all surfaces of the facilities frequently. Retrofitted the bathrooms in all the locations with touchless toilets, faucets, soap dispensers, and dryers. We have made it mandatory for the Drivers and seniors to wear surgical masks. Drivers are directed to check the Senior’s temperature with an infrared thermometer and are required to disinfect the vehicles after every use. Seniors will always maintain a 6ft distance in the locations wearing a mask, washing their hands, and using hand sanitizers. Also, we have 2 medical-grade HEPA filters at each site. I am also happy and proud to announce the opening of the state-of-the-art new location in Devon Avenue. Overcoming many barriers with this pandemic that clenched all nations worldwide we managed to keep our organization up and going. We could not afford to just close and neglect our seniors. In turn, what we began doing since day one was to keep in touch with our participants as well as continuing to provide healthy nutritious meals to them. Ethnic meals are prepared in our very own kitchens by the dedicated cook/ staff/drivers who pack and deliver to our participants daily.

Nutrition Program

To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art. Our staff and members strongly believe in this adage. We serve hot, fresh, home-cooked meals that take into account the dietary requirements and traditions of Indians, Pakistanis, and Bangladeshis. We also help educate participants on choosing the right kind of foods that help prevent & manage diseases like diabetes and hypertension which are common in our culture. The smell of masala in the kitchen does not only entice one’s appetite, it also brings people together. Sharing a meal with a group can be the cure seniors need against feelings of social isolation. So, come join us for a meal and tell that joke you know!

Golden Diners & Congregate Meals

MAFS is in its 21st year of serving hot lunches to the senior citizen population. These lunches are nutritionally balanced but more importantly, they provide an opportunity for seniors to make friends and socialize to break free from isolation. These meals are freshly prepared by trained cooks under strict hygienic conditions. We provided 35,299 hot meals to the community this year from our Chicago (funded by the City of Chicago), Niles, and Schaumburg (funded by Age Options) facilities.

Meals Served CHICAGO

Golden Diners

Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20

Due to the current pandemic, the meals are being delivered to the clients in their homes, as per their needs.

Dec-20

To enroll in the program contact 847-824-9414(Niles); 847-306-7423 (Schaumburg); 773-465-3105 (Chicago)

Jan-21

Surykant Patel Niles

I was born on April 28th, 1946, and hail from a small village named “Gambhira” in Gujarat, India. I am living in the US for the last 30 years and have been visiting Metropolitan Asian Family Services for 13 years as a participant of the Congregate Meal Program which runs five days a week. Since I am strictly vegetarian, I really like the food options/variety I get there. It is very nutritious and healthy. I am very satisfied with both – the quantity and quality of food. This Meal Program is like a blessing for me and many more seniors who depend on it for their daily dose of nutrition. I do not have enough words to describe how useful the program is for us. Thank you so much MAFS for serving fresh hot meals every day!

Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21

850 833 899

SCHAUMBURG

Congregate Meals

938

Congregate Meals

1153

787

1050

760

1122 782 1232 808

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NILES

1210

Meals Served in Niles

13,904

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Meals Served in Schaumburg

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Home Delivered Meals Program City of Naperville

Responding to the food insecurity created by the pandemic, this year MAFS has started the Home Delivered Meals Program for Naperville seniors. The program has come as a boon to many seniors who are frail and/or homebound because of illness, incapacitating disability, or are otherwise isolated. These problems have been further aggravated by the pandemic. The HDM program delivers freshly cooked healthy meals right at their doorstep for their convenience and ensures they stay healthy during these trying times. The benefit of this program goes beyond serving meals. It provides a well-being /safety check and is sometimes the only opportunity for faceto-face contact for seniors enrolled in the program. The annual target is to deliver 2600 meals and so far we have delivered 1,378 meals to needy seniors.

To enroll in the program contact 630-705-1208

Ghulam Ali Naperville

I am a 69-year-old homeless senior. The person who was sheltering me, brought me to MAFS Naperville, as I was in desperate need of help. I had bad knees, diabetes, blood pressure, and some heart ailments. When the MAFS staff informed me that I am eligible to receive home-delivered meals as part of our HDM program, I was extremely relieved and happy! Considering my urgency, MAFS started delivering meals the very next day. The meal was comprised of rice, roti, dal, a vegetable, yogurt, fruit, and a snack. The food reminded me of the healthy and fulfilling meals my mother cooked for me as a child and brought back childhood memories of sitting and eating at home with my parents and siblings. I requested two meals for lunch & dinner and MAFS agreed right away. I realized that taking care of a homeless senior’s diet and nutrition is their utmost responsibility. The enriched meals are taking care of my dietary needs with the correct amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and fortified minerals and vitamins. I am very thankful for such an initiative to support vulnerable seniors. I am doing my bit by actively spreading the word so that other seniors can avail this service too.

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Public Benefits

Have you ever wondered what benefits you qualify for? Many people do not know what is available to them. MAFS can help you understand and apply for benefits like: medicare citizenship

medicaid

immigration

social security kids care

access to care

transportation

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in providing social services to lowincome and underserved populations. MAFS staff assists clients in accessing public benefits available to fit their individual needs. Our staff helps fill out applications for these services and escorts them to the appropriate public benefits offices such as the Department of Human Services or Social Security Administration, Immigration, and Naturalization to submit the application and serve as their interpreter. We also translate official forms in Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Spanish and Bosnian languages to facilitate the process of applying for benefits. Our staff acts as liaisons between the client and public officials to help our community members get the help and support they require. This year we had the privilege of helping 3656 clients and 4936 cases in Cook, Suburban Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will, and Lake County.

Title lll B T-CLIP - AgeOptions

TCLIP (Targeting to Culturally and Linguistically Isolated Older persons) is a special program designed to provide an effective referral to existing health, employment, housing, legal, consumer, transportation, and other services that are culturally and linguistically specific and appropriate to Limited English Proficient older adults; development and provision of new volunteer services; simulation and creation of additional remedies and programs to fill gaps and deficiencies in the existing ones. This program specifically serves seniors (60 years and older) residing in Suburban Cook County. Through this program MAFS assists clients with information and application for various Public Benefits including but not limited to – Medicaid, SNAP, Medicare, Obamacare, Medicare Saving Program (MSP), Social Security (SSA); Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Benefits Access; Utilities Assistance (LIHEAP); Immigration Assistance, etc. Referrals to Nutrition Program, Community Care Program, and other health, legal, housing services, etc are also extensively made.

Anna Gershik Chicago

I came to the MAFS office to get help with my utility bills. I discussed this with Mr. Kiran Patel and he helped me fill out the LIHEAP application. He also informed me of the other CEDA and MAFS programs. He was very nice, polite and helpful. The MAFS staff devoted a lot of time patiently to take me through the application process and answered all my questions and doubts. The program helped me pay my light and heat bills which eased my problems to a great extent.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to help low-income families pay their heat and light bills. This program is offered multiple times throughout the year and brings hundreds of people from all nationalities to our Chicago and Niles offices. Many of them arrive before the office opens and wait in line for hours to benefit from this program. This service is funded by the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA). MAFS’ staff help clients in processing their applications in order to receive funds. This year we have done 2,280 applications for eligible individuals/ families through this program. The economic value of the total customer benefit provided this year is $1,033,744 while the average benefit per customer is $562.73. Please call 773-465-3015 to apply for the CEDA program.

For more information on the program, call 847-824-9414

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Energy Assistance Program - CEDA

Services are given through culturally appropriate methods and settings including comprehensive translation and interpretation services. Under this program, we have served 900 unduplicated Suburban Cook clients, overachieving the annual targeted number of 750 clients. A total of 2176 units of service was provided.

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liheap

2.9%

55.06% CEDA/LIHEAP

Medicaid

Public Benefits Cases

14.75% SNAP

4,936

0.51%

TANF/Cash Assistance

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20.04%

Referrals & Other Benefits

3.53%

Medicare & Medicare Saving Program (MSP)

1.01% 1.8% SSA/SSI

SHIP - CLESE

0.41%

Benefits Access

ACA/ Obamacare

MAFS is a Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) certified site. You can take advantage of our free statewide senior health insurance counseling service for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Our staff members, Shane Solanki, Tarinda McGee, Urvashi Bhatt, Eugenie Favre, Jaishree Nagaraj, and Radhika Subramanian are SHIP certified counselors. Seniors with any Medicare or Medicaid queries can contact them for appointments. This year we served 1,206 individuals. For more information about this program, please call 773-465-3015 (Chicago); 847-824-9414 (Niles); 630-705-1208 (Naperville)

My wife and I have a long association with MAFS. We discovered the organization way back in the ‘90s when we received some services for our mother. Since then, we have received many benefits through its Public Benefits Program like Medicaid, Medicare, ACA, and Social Security benefits to name a few. I have greatly recommended MAFS services to many friends, relatives, and well-wishers. Anytime I had any issues with health insurance I would simply walk into MAFS offices (preCovid) and one of the coordinators would help me out. The problem would be solved immediately. MAFS even accompanied me to the Social Security Office to help with the interview and filling applications. I am deeply indebted to this program and have become longstanding friends with MAFS! If I were to rate MAFS on a scale of 1-5, I would give them 10!

Kamlesh Shah Niles

DuPage Human Services Grant DuPage County

MAFS is funded under DuPage County Asian Human Service Program (HSGF) to support the underserved Asian immigrant community (residing in DuPage County) to provide basic needs (food, clothing, furniture, and medical) counseling/support treatment, case management, and client advocacy. The annual target number of clients was 100, but our social workers have served 300 clients. We provided 1142 fresh meals (lunch & snack) to 54 clients; ADS/Homecare and other referral services to 64 clients; Public Benefits Assistance to 182 clients. All these services were given from Naperville, Carol Stream, and Roselle Locations. Please call 630-705-1208 for more information.

Senior Medicare Patrol – CLESE

SMP empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. SMPs are grant-funded projects of the federal U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL). MAFS helps with this program by focusing on three key areas: • Protecting beneficiaries from Medicare & Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse. • Helping to detect Medicare & Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse. Reporting Medicare & Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse so further actions can be taken

Affordable Care Act Asian Health Coalition

Metropolitan Asian Family Services has collaborated with the Asian Health Coalition for assisting our community with the Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare. It was the state-run outreach and education program offered to all legal residents of Illinois to enroll into Medicaid or Marketplace health insurance. We have enrolled over 20 individuals into Medicaid or Marketplace health insurance and reach out to over 1,000 people through outreaching at temples, mosques, churches, and Gurudwaras.

WHAT’S NEXT? Public Benefits Program

Retirement Research Foundation (RRF)

For the past few years, We have been receiving requests from seniors in Naperville and Carol Stream locations to start Public Benefits Program which helps them access crucial benefits. However, due to a lack of funding, we could not fulfill their request. Funding from the Retirement Research Foundation will finally enable us to start the program in these two locations serving seniors from not just these cities but neighboring suburbs as well. The Public Benefits Program for Seniors will inform and educate the immigrant senior population of South Asian, the Middle East & East European countries about essential public benefits and social services and provide assistance in accessing them.

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Immigration Assistance Program Niles Township

Since its establishment, MAFS has, and continues to provide a full range of Immigration/ Citizenship services to the community including but not limited to Naturalization/Citizenship; Green Card Renewals; Family Petitions; OCI applications; Passport Renewals, and other related applications. This year we have helped 339 individuals including seniors and handled 365 cases providing information, guidance, and immigration applications - the most common ones being N400 for Citizenship, I-130 for Family Petition, OCI Cards, and Passport Renewals. Under This program, MAFS held 19 Immigration Open Houses from July-October 2020, every Wednesday from 10 am-1 pm at Niles, Chicago, Roselle, and Schaumburg locations on a rotational basis. These open houses were very successful in providing all immigration/citizenship-related services under one roof by our expert staff. Anyone could simply walk-in or call us to seek in-person assistance on a first come first serve basis, taking all safety precautions. Tents with colorful inviting décor were set up at every location to attract people. The open houses enabled MAFS to provide immigration assistance to hundreds of isolated immigrants in the Niles Township Area and neighboring suburbs who are otherwise hard to reach. Please call 847-824-9414 to avail Immigration services.

5.75%

Others/Misc

36.99% Citizenship (N400)

22.74% OCI

Immigration Cases

365

6.3%

Indian Renunciation

8.22%

Green Card Renewal (I-90) & Application (1-485)

10.41%

Indian Passport Renewals

1.1%

US Passport Application DS-11 & Renewal (DS-82)

4.93%

Petition for Alien Relative (I-130/130A)

Bharat Bhai Patel Niles

I came to the US in 2015 with my wife and two kids on an F3 visa my father had petitioned for us. When we first landed in the US, language was the biggest barrier. I know minimal English and when the time came to apply for my citizenship, a colleague of mine recommended MAFS for Immigration Services. The process to apply for our citizenship was seamless as Mr. Solanki was very helpful, knowledgeable, and very adept with all the paperwork. Our citizenship was filed on September 4, 2020, and my wife and kids got the interview date in June 2021 followed by the Oath ceremony in July. I will be interviewing for my Citizenship in September and look forward to coming to MAFS to apply for our US Passports and the OCI cards as well. I am extremely satisfied with the quality of services MAFS provides and continue recommending them to all my acquaintances, friends, and relatives. On a scale of 5, I would give them a high 4.5!

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Health Research

SAHELI is one of the first healthy Lifestyle Intervention Research Study for South Asians (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Nepali, and Bhutani) in America. South Asian Healthy Heart Lifestyle Intervention (SAHELI) & South Asian Active Together (SAATH): Northwestern University

Over the past sixteen years, MAFS has been working with the Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, Dr. Namrata Kandula on a collaborative effort to engage the South Asian community to improve cardiovascular health. The research studies entail culturally tailored, research-proven interventions including SAHELI and SAATH which emphasize making important dietary changes, engaging an active lifestyle, reducing stress, and thus, reducing the risk factors such as high BP, cholesterol, and diabetes, and in turn preventing a heart attack or a stroke. So far, MAFS and NU have conducted South Asian Healthy Heart Lifestyle Intervention, SAHELI with great success. Many participants have lost weight, have reduced their readings of High BP, cholesterol, triglycerides, and diabetes. This year MAFS enrolled 100 participants in SAHELI study and now the study team is recruiting for South Asians Active Together, SAATH participants. SAATH is a Multilevel Physical Activity Intervention for South Asian Women and adolescent girls. The confluence of immigration, culture, and gender creates distinct barriers to physical activity which in turn leads to CVD risk. Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and MAFS together offer an 18-WEEK INTERVENTION for South Asian mothers with sedentary lifestyles and their daughter’s age ranging from 11 to 16 years, dyads are being recruited at MAFS. The goal of this research study is to improve physical activity and diet, thus ultimately prevent and reduce the CVD risk among the South Asian population. The study is conducted via a 2-arm randomized design, an 18-week intervention with Dyadic counseling, peer discussion groups, group exercise, and family walking groups, in comparison with a wait-list control which receives brief education on the benefits of physical activity and a healthy diet. Mothers’ point-of-care includes A1c as well as BMI, BP, and anthropometry, and daughters’ point-of-care includes BMI and BP with a maximum of 3 assessments during the year enrolled, with reimbursement of gift cards. This year MAFS enrolled 20 participants (10 mother-daughter dyads) in the SAATH study. As the pandemic continues, low contact and no contact protocols are being implemented in the research study. When screenings are conducted, finger sticks are administered in person for A1c and Lipid Panels. Weight and BP are measured either in person or remotely by shipping weighing scales and BP monitors to participants’ homes. Participants convey their weight and BP readings to their Health Educator via phone or zoom. Health Surveys, individual counseling sessions, group education sessions, and group exercise classes are being conducted remotely.

Shazia Niles

As a South Asian, we have more chances to develop heart disease and diabetes. In the SAHELI program, I have learned how to manage my diabetes through exercise and simple eating habits. I have also learned how to cut down my sugar and fat from my diet and learned how to read important information from nutrition labels and serving sizes. Our health educator Ms. Himali advised us on how we can manage our diet through vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean protein items as well. Not only do I feel energetic throughout the whole day but also feel fresh, doing exercise and having small portions of food. I would like to thank SAHELI program team members for their best work towards making lives healthier.

Vinaben Patel Chicago

The SAHELI program gives great heart health information, prescribes healthy dietary changes within the group, conducts physical activities to have a healthy lifestyle - all of this through a wonderful health educator, Himali! I enjoyed the class sessions very much. I looked forward to every class session just as many of us did. The implementation of the information in my daily life was easier for me as the health educator always motivated each member of our class in our class discussions, seamlessly. As a result, I achieved my goal and have improved on my cholesterol and triglycerides readings. Thanks a bunch, Himali & SAHELI.

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NEW Caregiver Research Study University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign

MAFS has partnered with the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign on a research study led by Minakshi Raj, Ph.D., MPH, and her Research Assistant Katherine Lim. The goal is to understand the role that family caregivers of older South Asian immigrants may have as “sociocultural navigators” with the health care system, including their experiences, challenges, and concerns. MAFS recruited participants for the study which involved semi-structured interviews with 35 family caregivers of older Asian immigrants from multiple ethnic communities. The study yielded some key findings: •F irst, caregivers described challenges related to the time and effort required for language translation in addition to concerns about accuracy. •S econd, caregivers described challenges associated with balancing clinical dietary recommendations—which are often based on a Western cuisine—with their relative’s dietary preferences. They also expressed difficulties with finding traditional foods in hospitals and long-term care facilities. •T hird, caregivers discussed their role in detecting and protecting against discrimination in healthcare settings, and especially, stemming from language differences. Our study points to a need for developing a healthcare system that is built for the diverse and multicultural communities it serves. The study points to a need for developing a healthcare system that is built for the diverse and multicultural communities it serves. Training healthcare workers including physicians, nurses, social workers, and dietitians on the needs and preferences of diverse patients could support incremental changes within healthcare organizations that are ultimately more equitable. Policies to modify regulations (e.g., around hospital food menus) are needed to create inclusive organizations. The researcher’s next steps will include: • Developing a guidebook to help family caregivers navigate and translate dietary recommendations into traditional meals • Study the potential for long-term care facilities to offer “inclusive meals” to promote inclusion and belonging • Disseminate findings from this study in the form of peerreviewed publications, conference presentations, and op-ed articles to raise awareness of health disparities faced by older Asian immigrants and the challenges their family caregivers experience • Develop a tool to help family caregivers participate in health care visits and clinical trials with their older relative

DuPage Coronavirus Relief Fund Direct Cost Reimbursement Grant

MAFS received the Coronavirus Direct Cost Relief fund from DuPage to cover some part of COVID-related expenses incurred at MAFS DuPage County locations in Naperville, Carol Stream, and Roselle. Almost 51% of our expenses incurred between March-December 2020 were reimbursed which provided us with much-needed financial relief.

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Break The Stigma Mental Health Campaign

MAFS started “Break The Stigma”- A Mental Health Campaign to enable seniors to break mental and societal barriers regarding mental health; develop the ability to acknowledge symptoms and seek professional help in overcoming issues like depression. The campaign has two phases: • Awareness sessions: MAFS brought on board leading psychiatrists- Dr. Shastri Swaminathan, Dr. Viji Susarla, and Dr. Tapan Parikh to conduct talk sessions on mental health via zoom. There were 6 sessions in total- two each for Niles, Schaumburg, and Orland Park. These sessions not only increased their knowledge about mental health but also gave them practical tools and tips to cope with it effectively including resources for help. A total of 155 seniors benefited from these sessions. • Mental health screening: MAFS collaborated with Dr. Viji Susarla to conduct a basic mental health screening for depression and anxiety amongst seniors. Out of the total 127 seniors who were screened, 36 seniors were diagnosed with depression, anxiety, or both. MAFS recommended resources to these seniors for further consultation and treatment. The program was successful in steering the lives of our seniors in a more positive direction during the pandemic. This program is for Suburban Cook senior residents only. For further information contact 847-306-7606

DuPage Small Business Relief Grant

Another COVID related Grant is the DuPage Small Business Relief Grant to cover COVID related business expenses incurred in DuPage County for the period March 2020-June 2020. The grant reimbursed salaries of two MAFS staff working at Naperville and Carol Stream locations which proved to be a big financial support.

Purshottam Thakur Schaumburg

I have been attending Memory Café since the time MAFS introduced the program. This program helps me in so many ways. I started doing things that I was unable to do before like playing a board game with my grandkids, learning karaoke singing, etc. The sessions help me dig into my old memories, refreshing them which gives me immense happiness. I realized that my happiness lasts not just for that session but for the whole week, waiting anxiously for the next class! During COVID-19, MAFS came with different ideas and started virtual classes on Zoom; giving care pack/ activity pack at home. The coordinators devoted more than two hours to the session and additionally called us every week for wellness checks just to ensure we are fine. I often share some activities, ideas learned in the sessions with my family members which has been very useful for them. The Memory Café sessions have helped me and my family come closer and strengthened our bond even more.

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Education

At MAFS we believe in education. Education and knowledge help you better understand yourself and the world around you. Adult Literacy - IL Secretary of State

Adult Literacy Program funded by the office of Secretary of State, Jesse White. Started in July 2018, this program is running very successfully at 3 locations. We have 50 senior students, who are learning English as a Second Language (ESL). We have 25 volunteer tutors who run this program smoothly. This year the adult learners received a total of 7800 tutoring hours! This program has undoubtedly helped seniors improve their English learning skills and simplified their daily lives by helping them manage their banking needs by reading, understanding, writing, and signing their forms. They can communicate on the telephone with ease! They are now able to communicate with their grandchildren effortlessly, who have been born and brought up in the US. They can count currency helping them shop and be independent. They understand and watch regular TV programs. If you are interested in enrolling in this program, please feel free to call us at 630-788-3557 for further information.

MAFS Hindi Academy

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MAFS in furtherance of its commitment to education and empowerment efforts and to spread India’s Official Language, Hindi to everyone, launched our Hindi Academy. It is a natural progression of its already existing literacy programs which have been running for many years. MAFS Hindi Academy promotes and preserves the Hindi language at the grass-root level. The academy was inaugurated at MAFS 1421 S Roselle Road location on March 2nd, 2020 by Ms. Arushi Nishank who was the chief guest for the occasion. Arushi is a community activist from Uttarkand pioneering in Sparsh Ganga, Water Conservation, Climate Change Educator, and Green India for Girl Child promotion initiatives. The very first program of the academy – ‘Certification program in Hindi Proficiency (CHHP – 100)’ Virtual course for beginners was a 10-week session from Feb 6th - 10th April 2021. The maiden batch of the academy comprised of 10 enthusiastic students from Indian, Spanish, and East European communities, very eager to learn Hindi. The classes were taught by one of the very best in the field - Dr. Mithilesh Mishra, Director of Linguistics at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign. Dr. Mishra designed the curriculum keeping in mind not just the Indian students but also students from non-Hindi-speaking communities. He emphasized imparting conversational Hindi skills along with the basics of Hindi script writing. Learning a new language could be very challenging but Mr. Mishra’s rich experience and professional techniques made the classes fun, interactive, and productive. It was delightful to hear Spanish and East European students speak Hindi with much enthusiasm and ease! Many of them are eagerly looking forward to future sessions.

Memory Café – Age Options

MAFS “Memory Café” also known as the “Comfort Me Café” is currently in its 3rd year with 11 participants. Memory Café is a wonderful, welcoming place for individuals with dementia or other cognitive impairment. In this program, individuals participate in a variety of activities like memory games, crafts, music, painting, and motivational speeches with family members or caregivers. Memory Café is beneficial not only to those affected but to the caregivers as well. It is not to just “drop off” your loved one for a while, but also a way to enjoy activities with them as a break from the normal routine. They can simply enjoy the company of those with similar things in common. Activities are varied but tend to focus on the pictures that are apt to cause one to reminisce about times gone by and that connection to the past can be as comforting as well as medically beneficial. Please benefit by registering for this program by calling, 847-306-7423 if your parents or your loved ones need help! We meet every fourth Wednesday of each month at 1421 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL.

I am 78 years old. My birthplace is India and I speak and write in Hindi and Gujarati. I came to the US with my son 12 years ago. I love America because I get to see people from different parts of the world and I am still able to practice my culture. In the beginning, I faced many challenges especially due to the language barrier as I couldn't speak English. I ended up feeling the generation gap which affected my communication with my grandchildren and fellow seniors in other social settings. I am happy and blessed to be learning English as a student of the MAFS Adult Literacy Program. My Tutor Mr. Bharat Soni teaches English in a very effective way using pictures, flashcards, and interesting books and magazines. The program helps me to utilize leisure time constructively and enables me to blend well with the American culture.

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Our 2019/20 Services At a Glance

A Look Back MAFS Advocacy Efforts

We are at the forefront to aid India to fight COVID-19! On May 2nd Dr. Santosh Kumar, attended an event hosted by Congressman Danny K Davis, 7th Congressional District, along with community leaders & activists to help India come out of this devastating situation, since it may spread throughout the world if not contained quickly. On May 5th, Dr. Kumar along with other Community Leaders like Dr. Vijay Prabhakar, Dr. Zenobia Sowell of Bethel Church, Dr. Bharat Barai, Dr. Sreenivas Reddy, Dr. Suresh Reddy joined Rev. Jesse Jackson at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Headquarters regarding the India COVID situation. Dr. Kumar thanked Rev. Jesse Jackson for his initiatives to help India’s Covid Relief Efforts. Led by Rainbow PUSH Coalition Global, Rev Jesse Jackson, Dr. Santosh Kumar along with the Chicago Indian delegation headed to Washington DC to thank President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for sending 60 million Covid Vaccine to India. While in DC she gave many speeches to persuade President Biden to help India in more ways to stop the COVID spread.

36,677 Meals Served

$1M+

Worth of CEDA Benefits

3,656 Public Benefits Clients Served

Covid Vaccination Drive

On April 3rd, 2021, MAFS proudly and successfully joined forces with AgeOptions and Cimcons Cimpar to provide COVID-19 vaccines to the community. The vaccination drive took place at North Shore Senior Center (NSSC), 161 Northfield Rd., Northfield, IL. MAFS meticulously prepared for this vaccination event by informing all the seniors and their families to register. To have an organized event, designated timings were allotted to seniors so they can show up only during their time slot to be vaccinated. Confirmation texts were sent to seniors as a reminder. MAFS staff were at the registration bright and early and checked in the seniors in an orderly way. We are proud to announce that nearly 500 vaccines were administered to the seniors that day.

Covid Vaccination Education

MAFS undertook a comprehensive set of activities to spread education and awareness about COVID vaccines. This initiative was supported by Age Options through CARES Community Voices Funding. Thousands of COVID flyers were translated into Gujarati and distributed amongst Homecare workers and Clients (ADS & Homecare). Walk-in COVID testing was conducted at Niles, Orland Park, and Schaumburg locations in collaboration with Midwest Clinical Services. 44 people were tested in three days.

During her visit to DC, On May 21st, Dr. Kumar met with Taranjit Sandhu, India’s Ambassador to the US, and Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Sudhakar Dalela to discuss US aid to India’s COVID-19 Relief effort. Dr. Kumar along with other Indian delegates in DC thanked and supported Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi for introducing his “NOVID ACT”. During her conversation with him, she said that his approach is the best humanitarian approach to eradicate the COVID crisis in India and the world. Mayor Of Hoffman Estates, Mr. William D. McLeod, awarded a proclamation to Dr. Kumar honoring May 29th as “MA SANTOSH KUMAR APPRECIATION DAY”. Village of Hoffman Estates Trustees Michael Gatea, Anna Newell & Gary G Stanton awarded Dr. Santosh Kumar with the Proclamation Plaque. The “COVID-19 Hero” book was released by Rev. Jackson in Washington DC. This book is written by Mr. Ramesh Dixit, depicts a detailed explanation of how her organization proved that even during the toughest and grave times of the lockdown during the Pandemic, her organizations never faltered to keep the homebound seniors of the community to stay healthy and safe.

MAFS collaborated with four renowned Indian doctors – Dr. Harsh, Dr. Mrugendra Gandi, Dr. Henish Bhansali, and Dr. Sanjay Dwivedi. They gave talk sessions on the COVID vaccine via zoom. These sessions were very beneficial for seniors as they were conducted in Hindi and Gujarati- languages understood by limited Englishspeaking seniors. A total of 195 seniors attended these engaging sessions at Orland Park, Niles, Schaumburg, and Carol Stream locations. The doctors gave them valuable information about the vaccine and put all their fears and misgivings about the vaccine to rest. These sessions greatly built the confidence amongst seniors to go ahead with the vaccination.

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Families helped with Utility Bills

1,206 SHIP Clients Served

7,800+

Tutoring Hours for ESL Classes

365

People Helped with Immigration

100

People Learning in SAHELI

New Devon Location

Back to where it all began! It took us 20+ years but we’re back on Devon Avenue in the heart of Little India. We are opening our offices in a state-of-the-art, 10,000 square foot space that once housed the Viceroy of India restaurant and the Balaban and Katz Cine Theatre which was built in 1937. MAFS, and its lead designer Prashant Kumar, meticulously worked out every aspect of the design and future use and he was Awarded “Designer of the Year” by Congressman Danny K Davis at the 2021 Global Community Oscars Gala. Every area is its own unique space with different colors and different architectural features on the ceiling and different cues on the flooring. The interior of the building has a unique blend of soothing colors that tastefully matches the fashionable furniture. The inauguration of the new construction was unwrapped with the traditional Pooja on July 1, 2021. Executive Director, Dr. Santosh Kumar, Mr. Prashant Kumar (IT Director), Mr. Sagar Kumar (Operation’s Director), and Jonathan Jackson (son of the Hon. Rev. Jesse Jackson), piously performed the rituals to seek blessings for the new building! It is officially opening in Fall 2021!

GANDHI KING ROUNDTABLE SUMMIT

On February 26th, 2021, MAFS joined hands together with the MultiEthnic Advisory Task Force (MEATF), the American Association of Multi-Ethnic Physicians (AAMEP), the Indian American Business Coalition (IABC), and others to hold a first-ever “Gandhi King Legacy Roundtable Summit” at our Naperville location. This summit was an overwhelming accomplishment that commemorated Black History Month and Mahatma Gandhi’s 73rd Anniversary! The theme was “Challenges of Behavioral Health Crisis During the Covid Pandemic.” Due to these uncertain times, our future poses the grimmest challenge of the Behavioral Health Crisis in America. Therefore, the summit was made up of elected officials, behavioral health providers, and other concerned leaders who participated and provided a wealth of information together to create awareness of the challenges and to find ways to improve and increase the behavioral health resources in our communities. A rare video of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech on Gandhi Ji was presented. Dr. Sriram Sonty, Vice President of the Gandhi Memorial, Chicago, brought out the connection between Gandhi Ji and Martin Luther King Jr., in his speech. Honorable Consul General of India, Chicago, Mr. Amit Kumar, gave the inaugural speech. Following that, a motivational speech was given by Rev. Dr. Steve Munsey, Founder of Family Christian Center, Indiana. Mr. Marvin Lindsey, CEO of Community Behavioral Healthcare Association of Illinois addressed the roundtable virtually. A video message from Congressman Danny K. Davis, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Mayor of Naperville Steve Chirico, were presented. The honorees who received the MAFS Mahatma Gandhi Medal of Excellence 2020 award, MAFS Colors, MAFS Plaque, and a Memento included Dr. David Albert, Director, Division of Mental Health Illinois Department of Human Services. The honorees who received the MAFS Mahatma Gandhi Medal of Excellence 2020 award, MAFS Colors, MAFS Plaque, and a Memento also included Mr. Donald Dew, CEO of Habilitative Systems Institute, Dr. Tariq Butt, Vice President of Health Affairs, Access Community Health Network, Ms. Arloa Sutter, Founder Executive Director of Breakthrough Ministries, Mr. Luke Tharasri, President, Maximon Behavioral Health, Prof, Benneth Lee, NAEFI, Chicago IL, Mr. Albert Ellis, Founder CEO Elite houses of Sober Living, Ms. Vinita Gulabani, President, Indian American Cultural Association, Mr. Kenichi Okada, Consul General Of Japan in Chicago, Ms. Twin Green, President, CEO The Link & Option Center, Mr. Adam Feldman, Senior Vice President EnSoftek, Mr. Herb Stricklin, LCPC, Director of Clinical Operations, Breaking Free. Dr. Sreenivas Reddy, Dr. Suresh Reddy, members from Congressman Danny K. Davis’ office, and many professionals/ dignitaries were present. A vote of thanks was provided by Dr. Sreenivas Reddy. A special thanks were extended to Ms. Vasavi Chakka, Commissioner, Naperville Sister Cities, for being the Moderator of the Summit.

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2020-2021

Financial Highlights Why Donate? MAFS can only sustain itself and serve the

community by grants, fundraising, volunteering and in-kind contributions. The majority of MAFS’ funding comes from grants but one factor that is often overlooked is that funding from State, Federal and Local Government make up ONLY 65% to 75% of the cost to run these programs. The remaining 25% to 35% deficit must be raised by MAFS through fundraising

and donations. That is why we need our community and people like you to contribute through fundraising activities, donations, and contributions in person, through mail, or online. These donations/contributions can be done in several ways, including money, in-kind donations of space or supplies, and/ or volunteering time and talent to serve & support MAFS’s programs.

27%

31%

Donations/ Fundraising Inkind

AgeOptions

Total Revenue

Niles Township

$973,264.75

City of Naperville

City of Chicago

Dupage County

IL Secretary of State

HSGF DuPage Human Services

MAFSINC.COM

12%

NWU SAHELI

2% CLESE

3% CEDA

$127,373

Without fundraising & donations MAFS would have a deficit of over $311,708. It was with the help of donors such as yourselves that we were able to raise $240,407 ($184,335 net) to offset our losses to $127,373 and continue our services.

$1.1 MIL EXPNESES

$973 K TOT REVENUE

2020/21 DEFICIT

$240,407

FUNDRAISING AND DONATIONS

$732,857

GRANT FUNDING

2% 6%

Niles Township

Donations/Fundraising/Inkind

City of Naperville

Dupage County

Total Expenses

IL Secretary of State

$1,100,638.47

HSGF DuPage Human Services

48%

AgeOptions

11%

NWU SAHELI

2% CLESE

4% CEDA

City of Chicago

2021 MAFS ANNUAL REPORT

2020-2021

Financial Highlights GOLDEN DINERS

CONGREGATE MEAL

Revenue: $58,480.55 Expenses: $95,033.22 Deficit: $36,552.67

Revenue: $187,122 Expenses: $333,632.21 Deficit: $146,510.21

LIHEAP

T-CLIP

Revenue: $32,130.00 Expenses: $48,266.03 Deficit: $16,136.03

Revenue: $90,240.00 Expenses: $152,025.23 Deficit: $61,785.23

SAHELI

SHIP

Revenue: $118,951.68 Expenses: $118,951.68 Deficit: $0

Revenue: $20,858.50 Expenses: $25,000.00 Deficit: $4,141.50

MEMORY CAFE

ASIAN HUMAN SERVICES

Revenue: $7,500.00 Expenses: $25,511.35 Deficit: $18,011.35

Revenue: $23,000.00 Expenses: $25,000.00 Deficit: $2,000.00

City of Chicago

CEDA

AgeOptions

Northwestern University

Age Options

Legend

AgeOptions

CLESE

DuPage Human Services

ADULT LITERACY Secretary of State

Wages

Supplies Food

Auto Expenses

Rent and Utlities

Advertising and Promotion

Professional Fees

IT Expenses

Office Expenses

Charges/Fees/ Licenses

MAFSINC.COM

Revenue: $35,000.00 Expenses: $48,993.54 Deficit: $13,993.54

$126,036 Funds Raised

2020

Fundraiser Legendary Singer Anup Jalota added delight by joining the MAFS 28th Annual Gala Live from Mumbai. His songs were so melodious and soulful.

Metropolitan Asian Family Services celebrated 28 years of relentless service to the senior community, at a spectacular virtual Gala on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Illinois State Governor J. B. Pritzker headlined the event and paid a glowing tribute to MAFS and its Founder and Executive Director - Dr. Santosh Kumar. Governor Pritzker’s participation was truly appreciated as this was the only Indian American Event the Governor took part in in 2020.

Paula Basta, Director of Illinois Department of Aging (IDOA), Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, India’s Consul General at Chicago Honorable Amit Kumar, State Representative Michelle Mussman, and Mayor of Hanover Park Rodney Craig, praised the unparalleled work of MAFS particularly during this pandemic for the seniors. Also present with the dignitaries was Mr. Phillip Lanier of Age Options. Community Leader & Chairman of Global Strategic Alliance Dr. Vijay G. Prabhakar introduced Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle as The Iron Lady of America. President Toni Preckwinkle while delivering the Presidential Address, traced the growth Of MAFS from 1992. The dignitaries saluted MAFS for the exemplary work among the seniors, especially during this Pandemic. Dr. Firdaus Jafri, MAFS Board President gave the welcome address. Dr. Santosh Kumar, Visionary, Founder of MAFS, in her opening remarks welcomed and thanked all dignitaries for their support. She summarized all the beneficial MAFS programs available to the community members and outlined the 2021 new initiatives. She described all the praiseworthy precautionary measures her organizations are taking during this Pandemic, to keep the community seniors and the staff safe. She thanked all the donors for their support in kind and cash. She emphasized the importance to be safe and alive as we welcome 2021. VISIT US At mafsinc.com for more information. Following her speech, MAFS’s Sagar Kumar presented The Annual Report. MAFS Secretary Major Rakesh Asthana highlighted MAFS’s ongoing work during this Pandemic.

Board President Dr. Firdaus Jafri and MAFS Founder Dr. Santosh Kumar presented the prestigious MAFS Community Service Award to Dr. Sarada Sonty, CoFounder of Sapna, Author & Community Activist. The Pramod Kumar Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to Dr. Vemuri Murthy, Founder of the Illinois Saving Lives Program And Chairman Of the Chicago Medical Society. This award is given to a person of extraordinary abilities and achievements that reflected the ideals & work of the Late Shri Pramod Kumar, CoFounder Of MAFS and husband Of Dr. Kumar. Late Shri Pramod Kumar was fondly referred to as the gentle giant with a Heart Of Gold and a scientific intelligent outlook that propelled him to one of the top Business Tycoons in the Metal And Brass Industry in the USA. The success of the growth of MAFS today is largely due to his constant support of Dr. Santosh Kumar and his continuous generous contributions to MAFS over the years. Currently, we remember him and salute his indefatigable efforts. Partnership Award was given to Steve Koustsonicolis managing partner of Steeplechase, a certified public accounting firm providing traditional audit and tax services. Our very own seniors showcased an unbelievable, colorful, and brilliant Virtual show to entertain the viewers. The Seniors’ performances began with a rocking show by Niles Adult Day Care Young Seniors Mr. Ayub And Mrs. Nargis Younus Performing On “Woh Ladki Hai Kaha”.

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Fundraiser Schaumburg ADS seniors and staff performed “Tippani” a folk dance from the chorwad Region Of Saurashtra Gujarat. Our young participants are Surya Mehta, Saroj Topiwala, Nirmala Topiwala, Sudha Gandhi, Shard Patel, Chandrika Modi, Usha Soni, Kancha Shah. Naperville ADS senior Tabassum Rabbini stunned everyone with her performance while she danced gracefully for a Bollywood Number - “Inhi Logo Nein” from the movie “Pakeezah”. An Innovative and peppy performance “Senorita” by the Vernon Hills ADS seniors over Zoom showcased how our staff has adapted technology to fit today’s scenario. The young participants were, Madhu Mathur, Mohinder Jafra, Manjula Verma, Harjinder Kaur, Krishnakath Gandhi, Jivantika Gandhi, Indumati Barot, Pravesh Kulshreshtha; Dinesh Kulshreshtha; Harnam Singh; Pushpa Bhagwakar. Legendary Singer Anup Jalota added delight by joining the MAFS 28th Annual Gala Live from Mumbai. His songs were so melodious and soulful. Thank You, Dr. Santosh Kumar, Mr. Jalota, Dr. Firdaus Jafri, Mr. Rakesh Asthana, and the MAFS Board for bringing such an awesome singer to all of us. Sufi Singer Indira Naik, in spite of her personal tragedy, enthralled the audience virtually from India. Dr. Santosh Kumar awarded all her best employees. Dr. Santosh Kumar commended our Schaumburg Location Manager Dipti Shah for her selfless contribution to put together this spectacular event also, Roshita Pandey, Grant Manager for her competent compere of the event and her skillful work and contribution to MAFS. Dr. Santosh Kumar applauded the IT team for their incomparable work to put together such a fantastic show. A special mention to our Chicago Manager, Mr. Shrenik Dalal who was a pillar of strength during COVID-19 with his gallant work! The show then ended with Dr. Kumar’s appreciation speech that revealed her immeasurable gratitude for all the dignitaries who attended, The Frontline Workers, The Seniors, Her Staff, and All the Supporters Of MAFS!

From L to R: Governor of Illinois, J. B. Pritzker, Sufi/Ghazal, Singer Indira Naik, US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Director of IDOA, Paula Basta, Illinois Rep. Michelle Mussman (D) 56th District, Dr. Rakesh Asthana, Secretary General - MAFS, Mayor of Hanover Park, Rodney Craig

2021

Curtain Raiser This year we kicked off the run-up to our Gala with a first-ever Curtain Raiser called “Wafa Na Raas Aayee”, on May 16th, 2021. It was non-stop entertainment from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. It was screened live on Facebook while many fans fervently waited online to watch the famous Jubin Nautiyal and Arushi Nishank who joined live during the late hours from Bombay. A special thank you to them! Mr. Mir Ali introduced the gorgeous hosts of the event Ms. Pratibha Jairath and Ms. Richa Chand. They welcomed Jubin Nautiyal, a well-known Indian singer, and Arushi Nishank, a renowned Indian Classical dancer, actor, film producer, and environmentalist. Jubin Nautiyal was awarded the upcoming male vocalist of the Year at the 8TH Mirchi Music Awards in 2016 for his song “Zindagi Kuch Toh Bata” and his other achievement is the Rising Musical Star Award received at Zee Business Awards in 2015. Ms. Arushi Nishank apart from being recently seen in her first debut music hit “Wafa Na Raas Aayee” is also a promoter of the Sparsh Ganga Campaign. She is also the daughter of Mr. Ramesh Pokhriyal, India’s Union Cabinet Minister for Education and former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. Jubin sang his famous songs “Chitti”, followed by “Wafa Na Raas Aayee”, “Tumhe Anna”, “Humnava Mere”, and many more, while he strummed on his guitar and mesmerized the listeners. Amidst the enthralling songs, Pratibha and Richa interviewed Arushi and Jubin about their journey to stardom. They both said dedication and love for what they do have brought them to be where they are now. The show continued with vibrant and jovial conversations with Jubin and Arushi. Arushi shared that her mother and dad were her role models. Many people from the media waited patiently to interview Jubin and Arushi. The first to interview was Ghosia Ghiasuddin, a well-known radio host. She asked them about their journey in making “Wafa Na Raas Aayee”. Both said that it was a Team effort. The next media person was Munir Ahmad Ji from Chalta TV (Dallas). He praised the young stars for their achievements and asked about their future

endeavors. From Adbhhut Media Gurmeet Ji asked about Arushi’s journey as a classical dancer, and she explained that she is happy to know that classical dance and music are becoming more prevalent with the youngsters and urged them to continue to learn classical dance and music. Vandana Jinghan during her interview said that she a big fan of both. Rachna Srivastava from California who writes for Hum Hindustani., was there to interview the stars of the show. At this time, Arushi shared her thoughts that “Success is never a destination it is a journey” and Jubin said, “Integrity paves one’s path to success”. Arushi praised Dr. Santosh Kumar for being her inspiration. Dr. Kumar then thanked the media, Mr. Ali, Ms. Richa, Ms. Pratibha, and her staff for working behind the scenes and making this show a success. She spoke about the part MAFS is playing to help the community during this Pandemic, like delivering home-cooked healthy meals to the homebound seniors and many more.

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$24,479 Funds Raised

2021

Mini Fundraiser

On May 29th, 2021, a meticulously planned virtual MAFS Gala streamed live around the Globe! This Gala was to celebrate Asia’s contribution to building a safe nation and Asian Heritage Month, especially during this pandemic by providing essential medical and other frontline services.

The show opened with our hosts, Neil Khot and Shree Guruswamy portraying the series of tireless work of MAFS and its successful continuation of nonstop services during the Pandemic. MAFS Board Member, Dr. Rakesh Asthana was invited on stage to give his appeal to the people to donate for this important cause. Dr. Asthana along with Dr. Santosh Kumar, Executive Director-MAFS, Vasanti Bhatt – Board Member, Village of Hoffman Estates Trustees Michael Gatea, Anna Newell & Gary G Stanton and James DeMello Board Member, Sunil Shah, and Dr. Vijay Prabhakar participated in the lighting of the lamp ceremony.

Followed by this was a Ganesh Vandana rendition by the nightingale of Chicago, Pavitra Anand. And there on, her intermittent shower of beautiful songs captivated the audience. Dr. Santosh Kumar, who dedicated herself to serve the seniors of the community, gave the introduction speech where she mentioned the challenges the organization faced during the pandemic, yet it did not stop its relentless services to the community with door-to-door healthy food delivery, wellness checks through zoom calls and much more. She spoke about the spread of COVID-19 in India and urged everyone to help the Motherland which needs the world’s help. She joined the efforts taken by Congressman Danny K Davis, Congressman Rajakrishnamoorthi, Reverend Jesse Jackson, and Dr. Vijay Prabhakar, to donate to eradicate this deadly Pandemic. She made a trip to Washington DC to thank President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for releasing vaccines to India and urged them to release more resources to stop the disease from spilling across the borders. She thanked one and all and highlighted the importance of donations to sustain the programs of MAFS!

The highlight of the event was when the Mayor Of Hoffman Estates Mayor William D. McLeod awarded a proclamation to Dr. Santosh Kumar honoring May 29th as “MA SANTOSH KUMAR DAY”. Village of Hoffman Estates Trustees Michael Gatea, Anna Newell & Gary G Stanton awarded Dr. Santosh Kumar with the Proclamation Plaque. Congratulations to our dear Ma Santosh Kumar! What an honor! Sunil Shah-FIA presented an award of excellence to Dr. Santosh Kumar for her leadership and community service. Next, CONGRESSMAN RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI APPLAUDED DR. SANTOSH KUMAR AS COVID 19 HERO: He saluted Dr. Kumar and her staff for their strength in providing continuous services to the Senior community including over 62,000 home-delivered meals, 26,293 hours of wellness checks on zoom, and over 200,000 physical In-home visits during the Covid Pandemic. He mentioned his NOVID bill which stands for NO MORE COVID. Next, Illinois State Senator Laura Ellman, a strong advocate for seniors congratulated MAFS for their non-stop services to the community even during this harsh Pandemic. Seniors from Vernon Hills did an enticing Zoom dance choreographed by ADS Coordinator, Namita Mathur. The senior participants are Jitendra Patel, Mohinder Jafra, Navnitlal Shah, Harjinder Kaur, Shrikanth Trivedi, Harnam Singh, Manjula Verma, Indumati Barot, Krishnakanth Gandhi, Madhu Mathur, Natvarlal Shah, Rajalakshmi S, and Jivantika Gandhi. Job well done Namita Mathur! Following this beautiful show a very melodious song performed by Orland Park seniors “Yeh kaun chitrakar hai”. This colorful and picturesque dance, choreographed by Grishma Shah, ADS Coordinator, pays tribute to the creator of beautiful Himalayan mountains, considered to be the abode of Gods for the Hindus. The senior participants are Rasila Kansara, Kamlesh Handa, Bhanumathi Patel, Chandrakanta Patel, and Reeniben Patel. Great Job Seniors. Next, Dr. Kumar along with her Board Members, Dr. Asthana, Vasanti Bhatt, and James D’Mello presented Kanchi Shah and Dipti Desai of Sewa International In Recognition of Sewa International’s exemplary leadership in serving the people of India during the Covid-19 pandemic. Their contribution has been a glowing example for all to see and admire. you have set a new standard for excellence! Sewa has collected over 20 million dollars to help the India COVID Relief Program! They have sent over 9000 Oxygen concentrators to India along with many medical supplies. BRAVO SEWA INTERNATIONAL, USA! Dr. Santosh Kumar said she was proud to join hands with Sewa International. Dr. Santosh Kumar along with Vijay Prabhakar and the Board Members also presented another award to AAPI – Dr. Suresh Reddy and Dr. Meher Madhavaram, In Recognition of the American Association Of Physicians Of Indian Origin For their extraordinary efforts to serve the people of India during this Pandemic time. We Salute You! Following this our very own Senior Jayesh Desai appealed to all to donate for this wonderful cause of MAFS.

Pushpa Bhagwaker, Hasmukh Bhagwaker, Somabhai Patel, Bakula Patel, Ramanbhai Patel, Shradaben Patel, Purshotam Thakur, Parag Patel, Jayesh Desai, Jashbhai Patel, Manubhai Patel, Prahlad Bhrambhat, Hasmukh Kacchia, Mehmud Rehman, Urmila Patel, Irani Sharukh and Rashmikaben Shah. Bravo Seniors! Naperville ADS seniors did an awesome dance medley of songs “ Corona ko Harana hai” Starring: Shobhana Nagori, Kala and Ramesh Thakker, Saroj and Bhupendra Shah, Usha and Navin Sanghavi. Our next presentation was from our Chicago seniors who put together a relevant play titled “Corona se Daro Na”! It is about an NRI family visiting India for their daughter’s wedding but get caught in the clutches of the virus instead. A happy occasion turns into a nightmare, but the play takes a positive spin. It shows how the world is coming together as a global community to help those in need. Chicago Seniors try their best to spread the message of resilience and hope amidst the most trying times humanity is facing. Wow! Our seniors can truly act! Kudos Chicago team Our young participants were, Pankaj Patel, Jagruti Jagatia, Manju Nath, Neera Kaur, Sadhana Vaish, Krishna Mahajan, Harish Mahajan, Nirmal Bhansidhar, Himali Barucha(Staff), and Urvashi Bhatt(Staff). This play was directed by our Grants Manager Roshita Pandey. Niles Seniors showcased the next noteworthy entertainment “Naye Zamane Ke Seniors with Naya Andaz. We Adore our Seniors and they are such an inspiration to us. The participants are Manjula Trivedi, Suresh Amin, Dinesh Patel, Hemlata Patel, Suryakant Patel, Kanaiyalal Shah, Hansa Kapadia, Ghanshyam Patel, Surekha Selani, Amirali Lakhani, and Bharatkumar Soni (ADS Coordinator) The crowd enjoyed Pavithra Anand’s mesmerizing performance following which, Dr. Kumar thanked Pavithra and Rajendra Singh with flowers and a gift. With that our show ended with Sagar Kumar’s, CFO report. He thanked the amazing emcees, Neil Khot and Shree Gurusamy for being excellent hosts for this event. He thanked all our viewers, sponsors, dignitaries, and donors for their continued support to sustain the goal of MAFS. Mrs. Kumar and Sagar Kumar called upon the Board Members, IT Team, and the rest of the Staff who stood behind MAFS to make this event a success. Mrs. Kumar praised all her staff equally for being great support especially the IT Team led by none other than our Prashant Kumar - IT Director. The show ended with lots of good vibrations and happiness which Dr. Santosh Kumar and her sons Prashant Kumar and Sagar Kumar bring forth to unite their staff and well-wishers to fulfill the aim of MAFS to serve the seniors of the community.

We had another vote of praise and support for MAFS from Diane Slezak, Chief Executive Officer of AgeOptions. MAFS partnered with Age Options to Vaccinate 500 people during this time. Following that, we had our Keynote Speaker, US Senator Dick Durbin praised MAFS for its extraordinary services rendered through its 12 Senior Centers. Senator Durbin singled out MAFS for their enormous efforts during the pandemic and extended his support to MAFS! Next came our vote of support from our Mayor of Hanover Park, Rodney Craig, who is a great supporter of MAFS, and congratulated Dr. Kumar on her tremendous job especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic. To sustain a program for 29 years is admirable and takes a lot of effort and sacrifice. Last, but not least, Illinois State Comptroller, Susanna A. Mendoza, showed her support for MAFS and congratulated Dr. Santosh Kumar on her achievements to serve the immigrant population for the past 3 decades. She understands the plight of immigrants as her parents were immigrants too! A commendable and inspiring music video by the seniors of the Schaumburg ADS Center was showcased. The video is titled “ Ham Har Nahi Manege.” The young senior participants were,

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Board members

Our Board routinely gives their time, money, and resources to organizations fighting to help strengthen the South Asian community here in Chicago. MAFS would be nothing if it were not for their talent, fundraising, goodwill, and donations.

Dr. Firdaus Jafri, DDS

Mr. Nikunj Baxi

Dr. Jafri is an accomplished dentist with her own practice in Carol Stream, IL. She is currently the President of MAFS. She also serves as a member of the Research Committee of American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and the American Dental Association. Her passion for humanitarian efforts, especially for Indian Americans, is manifested through her dedication to multiple organizations in order to help them achieve their goals. Dr. Jafri has brought many active members to MAFS since she joined, which has enriched MAFS with great advocacy, leadership, and insight into the problems that face immigrants.

Mr. Baxi has a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and currently holds a managerial position at a pharmaceutical company in Chicago. His passion is social work and helping the community. Nick is a young, energetic community activist. He served as the President of Gujarati Samaj of Chicago, one of the oldest and very reputable organizations to date. He has also served as the Director for FIA and the Ribbon Foundation. Nick remains connected with the Gujarati community and continues to serve the Indian American community in various ways.

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Dr. Rakesh Asthana

Mr. Sagar Kumar

Mr. James D’Mello

Dr. Asthana is a veterinarian by education and a retired Major of the Indian army. After having practiced for eleven years with the Indian Army, he was seconded to the Kuwaiti Army. He migrated to the US in 1993, Dr. Asthana has worked as a Cardiovascular Specialist, with various pharmaceutical companies like Parke-Davis, Pfizer, Glaxo, Novartis, Alexion and Astra Zeneca. He sits on the Board of Directors of Black Feet Volunteer Medical Corps (BVMC), which is an NGO looking after the medical needs of the Native American Blackfeet Tribe in Montana. Rakesh also volunteers his time with “Young Hearts 4 Life”, an organization screening young high school children in the US to avoid “Sudden Cardiac Death” syndrome. Rakesh firmly believes that the elderly and senior citizens in the US need our help.

Sagar Kumar has an Industrial Engineer degree from Purdue University and received his MBA with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship and Leadership from Arizona State University. He worked in Honeywell Aerospace as a New Product Development Program Manager for Honeywell’s top commercial jet engine. He worked for Honeywell for 7 years before moving back to Illinois. Sagar became an active board member in late 2016. He brings a very strategic and project-based mindset to MAFS as well a more technical approach on day to day operations.

Mr. D’Mello has a Master’s degree in Education from Maharashtra Mumbai, India. He started his carrier as a Math teacher. He also worked as a Customer Service Manager for Whole Foods Market. At present, he works for Wintrust Bank as a Banking Specialist. He was born in Gujarat Rajkot, India. He was the State and National champion in Soccer & Field Hockey. Mr. D’Mello found that MAFS is one of the largest institutions that provide all kinds of services to all different Religions in Good Faith and that is what made him come and join the board to give some extra time in helping fund programs and different events. He wants to help our community with all respects to all Religions and stay United as one Citizen.

Dr. Sonal N Patel, MD

Ms. Vasanti Bhatt

Dr. Monali Desai

Dr. Patel is a doctor of anesthesiology and has a fellowship in pain management. She graduated with honors in 1994. She has more than 23 years of experience in the medical field. She works at St Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates where she is also the clinical director of pain management. She strongly believes in giving back to society and preserving our heritage and culture. Along with supporting MAFS, she also supports VGS and AIA organizations. She joined the board in 2017.

Vasanti was born in Mumbai and raised in Calcutta. As a teenager, Vasanti had the opportunity to volunteer alongside Mother Teresa. Through this experience, she learned about the importance of giving back to the community. She completed a Master’s in Accounting from Calcutta University. She immigrated to the US after getting married, started working, and raised 3 wonderful kids. She currently runs her real estate company, HOME 4 U Realty. Since she was young she was passionate about selfless service and giving back which inspired her to start her own nonprofit, Vasanti Pradip Bhatt Foundation, which helps underprivileged children with basic needs and educational resources. She enjoys art, meditation, and personal development.

Dr. Desai is a gynecologist oncologist and public health professional by education. After operating and helping women with cancers for several years, she transitioned to clinical research and leads development of new safer cancer medicines to help millions of patients in their fight against cancer. Monali has held various positions in different medical associations and non-profit organizations. Her passion lies in supporting those with lesser voice such as, children who are socio-economically or physically challenged and seniors living in their new adopted countries. She has initiated scholarships in community colleges to support education of south Asian girls and those visually challenged. Monali closely watched the benefits of MAFS program on her mom’s mental and physical health and is dedicated to help all seniors age with love, grace and respect.

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Treasurer

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Staff & Locations

We would like to thank our incredible staff, especially in 2021! They are the ones who put themselves in harm’s way, work long hours, and give up their weekends so we can find new and innovative ways to help and protect our community.

Santosh Kumar

Roshita Pandey

Executive Director

Mrs. Kumar is a counselor, attorney, professor, community leader, and businesswoman: is the founder and the Executive Director of Metropolitan Asian Family Services, a non-profit agency working for the wellbeing of the community. Years ago, she set out on a journey to make a difference in the world face by face and what she initiated with a small group of people and a few resources, is now one of the biggest Social Service organization (MAFS) which was recognized and proclaimed by the Governor of State of Illinois on October 17, 2006 as MAFS day under her leadership for her exemplary community services. She is popularly known as “Mother Teresa” of Chicago. She did her Bachelors of Science (1969) from Rajasthan University, Bachelors of Law (1972), Masters in Law (1974) from AMU. At the age of 22, Mrs. Kumar became an attorney and professor of law in the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, and practiced law for 11 years before migrating to the US in 1985. She earned her Law Graduate degree from the US in 1989 and a Computer Desktop Publishing degree in the year 1992. Mrs. Kumar’s versatility and her restless efforts to wipe out social injustice from the community were recognized by various national & international institutions. Niles Township honored her Leadership & Excellence in serving seniors, the needy and the disable. She was recognized as “Top Woman of Chicago” by US Congressman Danny Davis, 7th Congressional District on International Women Day of 2016 for her Outstanding Leadership. The Pillar of Service Award (2009) was given at the Governor’s conference by Charles Johnson, Director of IDOA for Outstanding Leadership & Advocacy on behalf of Ethnic Older Adults by CLESE. She was honored with the “Jewel of Rajasthan” award for her pioneering

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Grants Manager work in serving, leading and enhancing lives of needy people in Chicago, US. Recently, she was given the “Exemplary Community Service” award for her outstanding and dedicated service to the general welfare of the Asian American community in the State of Illinois by Asian American Coalition of Chicago. Mrs. Kumar defines Social Work as a passion and not just a profession. She derives satisfaction from helping people access resources, solving their problems and seeing them improve. Her philanthropic personality and extraordinary communicating skills enabled her to connect with people and deal with even the most difficult and deeply troubled client. She has extensive counseling experience with individuals, couples and families. She encountered many obstacles and sad situations in this field in all these years but despite everything, she remained optimistic. She thinks that there’s a great need to help with all that life throws at people and social workers like her can make a difference. She speaks for people who do not get heard and her advocacy efforts light a beacon in their distressed lives. Mrs. Kumar’s success story couldn’t be completed without the help of her late husband, Mr. Pramod Kumar. He was an Engineer from IIT Kharagpur, India and Master in engineering from IIT Chicago, an entrepreneur a businessman, a philanthropist, who was a backbone to her efforts in serving the community. She is also supported by her two sons, Prashant a Computer Scientist, and Sagar Kumar a Industrial Engineer both from Purdue University. Both have started taking responsibilities at MAFS.

Roshita Pandey has 11 years of work experience with a proven track record in fundraising for non-profits & client servicing for leading advertising agencies. She displays demonstrated strengths in fundraising, grant writing, grant management, program implementation, communications, and public relations. She has a Master’s degree in Marketing Communications Management from the National Institute of Advertising, New Delhi. She has also done a Certificate Program in Fundraising Development from the University of Richmond, Virginia. Roshita started her career as a communication professional with leading advertising agencies Lowe Lintas and Ogilvy & Mather in Delhi. After a few years in the corporate sector, she responded to her inner calling to serve the community and made a conscious transition to the nonprofit sector. That decision held her in good stead as she continued to gather enriching experiences as a fundraising professional in various non-profit organizations in India and the US. Some of the organizations she has worked for are YMCA (Richmond, VA), Sanjeevani (Chicago), SOS Children’s Villages of India (India), Concern India Foundation (India). As MAFS Grants Manager, she performs the dual role of supervising all the MAFS programs to ensure effective implementation and bringing in the much-needed grants/funds to support these programs. In a short duration of over a year, she has raised a substantial amount of funds through grants which have helped to start many new programs at MAFS. She feels it is a thoroughly gratifying experience to raise funds for programs that empower and transform the lives of countless immigrants from our South Asian community. She lives by the motto- “if you do good to the world it comes back to you in much greater measure”!

CORPORATE

505, N ROSELLE ROAD, ROSELLE, IL 60172 847-306-7606

Santosh Kumar Executive Director Awilda Gonzalez Program Director Roshita Pandey Grant Manager

CHICAGO

7541 N WESTERN AVE CHICAGO, IL 60645 (773)-465-3105

Shrenik Dalal Manager

Vijay Bhandari Senior Cook Nainaben Patel Kitchen Elizabeth Flores Support Services

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Urvashi Bhatt - Specialist Radhika Subramanian Public Benefit Program

VERNON HILLS

SCHAUMBURG - IHS

Himali Bharucha Research Coordinator Northwest University of Medicine

Urvashi Bhatt Public Benefits Specialist

Dahyabhai Patel Kitchen Manager

Girish Machhar - Volunteer Spiritual Discourses

Jaishree Nagaraj Outreach Coordinator

Awilda Gonzalez Program Director

Jagruti Jagatia Senior Support Services

Radhika Subramanian Public Benefits Coordinator

Prem Jalota Program Manager

Promila Mehta Program Coordinator

Kiran Patel CEDA

Dipti Shah Memory Cafe Adult Literacy

Uma Nath - Volunteer Senior Activities/Arts & Culture

Roshita Pandey Grant Manager

Harish Mahajan - Volunteer

NAPERVILLE - ADS

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Eugenie Favre Public Benefits Coordinator

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Ramesh Prajapati Food Handler Pankaj Patel Outreach Coordinator Anita Rawal - Volunteer Yoga Teacher Uma Nath Suresh Sangani Volunteer

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Bharatbhai Soni Senior Support Services Adult Literacy

NILES

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Jahnavi Bavisi Manager Shane Solanki Public Benefits Coordinator Bharatbhai Soni Adult Literacy Rajinder Singh Kitchen Manager Jaya Bhavsar Taiyyaba Bukhari Gita Bodiwala Cooks

1032 E OGDEN AVE. NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630)-705-1208

Pooja Asnani - Volunteer Meditation Teacher Neelam Akhand - Volunteer Yoga Teacher

NAPERVILLE - IHS

1568 OGDEN AVE, SUITE#144 NAPERVILLE, IL 60540

Roshita Pandey Home Delivered Meals Adult Literacy Radhika Subramanian Public Benefits Adult Literacy

ORLAND PARK

11225 W 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708)-675-1980

Grishma Shah Program Coordinator

ELGIN

2375 BOWES RD. STE 700-800 ELGIN, IL 60123 (224)-242-7002

Jaishree Nagaraj Outreach Coordinator Urvashi Bhatt Public Benefit Specialist

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2021 Awards Sunil Singh

Gunjan Rastogi

Elizabeth Cagan

Sunil Singh from Washington D.C. is a community leader for the Washington D.C. area for the past three decades. Born in 1959 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He completed his bachelors in engineering from Allahabad University in 1982 and worked as Assistant professor at PostGraduate College in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. He also served as the Assistant Director of the National Productivity Council at Lodhi Rd, New Delhi.

Mrs. Gunjan Rastogi is an entrepreneur, community leader, philanthropist, social worker, and resident of New York City whose dedicated service to the community-at-large is lauded and acclaimed by many residents in the United States. Gunjan migrated to the United States in 1981 after completing her Bachelor of Science Degree from Miranda House College located in New Delhi, India. Upon her arrival to New York, she furthered her education by earning a diploma in Computer Science and pursued a career as a Software Engineer for 10 years with leading Wall Street Fortune 500 companies such as Prudential Securities, Lehman Brothers, UBS, and Fidelity Investments. In pursuit of the true American dream, Gunjan’s passion for helping others led her to start UniversaCare. UniversaCare is a licensed and accredited Home Healthcare Agency which provides skilled and non-skilled care to seniors in the comfort of their own home. Gunjan currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the organization and oversees the Agency’s operations and growth plans. UniversaCare currently operates two offices with ambitious plans to open more branch locations across the country. Gunjan’s passions run deeper than just her professional career. Hailing from a culturally gifted family, her late parents based out of Faizabad, India, encouraged her to pursue the arts from a young age. With the strong support from her family, Gunjan was able to excel in the performance and expression of Indian arts and culture. She is the recipient of several awards and accolades for her prowess in folk and classical dancing, singing, acting and choreography. Due to the popularity that she gained from a young age, Gunjan modeled for Campa-Cola, a market leader in the Indian market during the 1970s and 1980s. She was a noted TV anchor in Lucknow for the children’s program ‘Nanhe Munne’ and performed the lead female role in several stage theater performances like “Lal Rekha” and “Udhar ka Patti” before moving to the United States.

Elizabeth Cagan earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Northwestern University and her Master of Arts Degree in International Relations from The University of Chicago. For the past twenty-five years, she has served as Executive Director of White Crane Wellness Center, a not-for-profit organization that sustains the mission to improve the health and well-being of older adults. In this capacity, Elizabeth oversees the operations of an agency that provides health and support services for more than 5,000 individuals annually. Under her leadership, White Crane expanded its service delivery throughout Chicago, as well as to suburban Cook, Lake, and DuPage County. The organization developed an innovative Adult Day Wellness Center for older adults at-risk for institutionalization, was the recipient of a five-year Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant and selected twice by GlaxoSmithKline and The University of Pennsylvania for excellence in health service delivery for diverse populations. Additionally, White Crane is the proud recipient of the Sid Granet Award, presented by Illinois Association of Area Agencies on Aging, as well as the Program Standout Award, presented by AgeGuide. The organization was twice selected by National Council on Aging as a Best Practice Model. In her role as Executive Director, Elizabeth served as Regional Chair and Chicago Committee Regional Coordinator, while currently serving as President of the statewide Illinois Adult Day Services Association. She serves on the board of directors of Coalition of Limited English-Speaking Elderly (CLESE) as well. Elizabeth is also a board member of Southland Human Services Leadership Council and co-chair of its senior services work group.

Pramod Kumar Philanthropy

Mr. Singh immigrated to the USA in 1994 and opened his wings to explore opportunities. In 2002 he acquired his first franchise restaurant in Maryland, and continued growing at a very fast pace. Currently his business empire has grown to close to 50 restaurants across multiple states in the USA. He also has ventured into Hotels and owns a Hilton Garden Inn in Manassas, VA. Mr. Singh strongly believes in diversification and entered in the real estate market in 2014 and currently owns over 100 commercial and residential properties. Sunil Singh is not only a great businessman, but also a philanthropist and an accomplished community activist. He had the distinction of serving as the President of the Rajput Association, Washington D.C. Sunil Singh shared the dais with prominent Indian American leaders from across the United States along with The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr, the renowned Civil Rights leader at Washington D.C. On May 19,2021 to request President Biden to send COVID vaccines to India and other developing countries. Dr. Mrs. Santosh Kumar first met Sunil Singh at Washington D.C. when she was invited along with Dr. Vijay G. Prabhakar from Chicago to welcome the Indian Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission Amit Kumar in 2019.

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Community Service Award

Partnership Award

Jahnavi Bavisi

Eugenie Favre

Himali Bharucha

Jahnavi Bavisi is a Manager at Metropolitan Asian Family Services, has been working with MAFS since 2004. she is responsible for all office procedures and uses her organizational skills to ensure smooth operations in a busy work environment. Born and educated in Mumbai, India. She did her graduation in commerce from the Kandivali Education Society in 2001. Ms. Bavisi has a vision of inspiring others to support her in synchronizing with the uppermost management goals. She sees her parent’s image in every senior and it gives her joy to serve them.

Eugenie Favre is an SOS Coordinator at our Chicago office since 2018. She works as an Intake EST with CEDA helping seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families with help with their light, gas, and Water bill. Ms. Favre also helps families who have not had their homes weatherized in the last 10 years get weatherization for their homes. Ms. Favre also provides our clients with Benefit Access bus passes, Public assistance applications, and more.

Himali is a part of a Northwestern Research Grant to reduce the risk factors of Heart Diseases such as Heart Attacks and/or Strokes in South Asian Community. She worked with South Asian Healthy Heart Life Style Intervention (SAHELI) Research Study and a Diabetes Prevention Exercise Intervention. She has experience with Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program of Age Options, Title-D since she joined MAFS in 2006. She has a Bachelor’s in Accounting, in conjunction with Teaching, including State of Illinois and Chicago Board of Education Substitute Teacher and Bilingual Certificates. She is trained to measure Blood Pressure and BMI and is certified to perform finger-stick screenings for HbA1c and Cholesterol.

Pillar of MAFS

Coordinator of the Year

Health Research Award

Ms. Favre goes above and beyond to assist her clients. Ms. Favre is a very cheerful person always smiling.

Radhika Subramanian

Girish Machhar

Jayshree Thakkar

Radhika Subramanian is a very resourceful, hardworking, motivated, and proactive individual with experience in teaching, event management, organization, and teamwork. Her strengths include leading by setting an example, motivating people, and a strong work ethic. Her record of accomplishment of responsibility, having a positive attitude, attentiveness, organizational skills, completion of tasks in a timely manner, and being a strong role model are what make her an asset to Metropolitan Asian Family Services. She has a master’s in languages from India and a certification for Psychology from Yale and contact tracing from Johns Hopkins. Her ability to converse in multiple languages enhances her versatility as a Public Benefits person in our valuable organization. Prior to joining our team in Naperville, she worked in Indian Prairie School District 204 from 2007-2019.

Girish Machhar is a retired civil engineer. He completed his education in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Then migrated to the US IN 1971. He is married to Rasila Machhar for 51 years and has one son, one daughter, and three grandchildren. Machhar family has lived in Schaumburg since 1975. He retired in 2009 after 42 years of service in consulting and construction firms. After retirement, he studied and learned the Sanskrit language under the guidance of Shri Anantabhai Rawal. He has volunteered at the Roselle location of MAFS for several years. He has given lectures explaining Bhagavad Gita to seniors at the Roselle MAFS center. He is also volunteering at Jalaram Temple in Hoffman Estates teaching the Gujarati language to children. He believes in serving the community during retirement as much as possible.

Jayshree Thakkar is a B. Com graduate from Anand, Gujarat, India. She started her career as an Assistant cook in Naperville ADS center when the Naperville location was opened in June 2010. She has a calm and collected nature and is also very sincere in her work.

Outreach Award

Volunteer of the Year

Cook of the Year

She oversees and prepares the breakfast meals served daily to the ADS seniors from Monday to Friday and is an expert in making fluffy dhoklas that the seniors enjoy. We hope she will continue with MAFS for a long time!

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Our Donors Platinum $15,000

$2,000-$1,000

Schaumburg Seniors Northwestern Naperville ADS Seniors Niles Seniors Dr. Sonal Patel Enterprise Inland Bank Mital Patel Prashant Kumar Sagar Kumar

$999-$500

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$499 - $250

Chicago Seniors Clover Insurance Compass Concklin Insurance Great Lakes Credit Union Jigar Patel Northwest Medical Care Naperville Seniors Harish & Krishna Mahajan CK Networks - Chetan Knanna Zaheda & Javed

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Diamond $10,000

Gold $5,000

Ma Santosh Kumar

Dr. Firdaus Jafri

$249-$100

Mukesh Bhatt Sohan Joshi Suresh Christian Beena Chhablani Bhavi Kothari Chicago Staff Kirit &Anjna Kangwala Mohinder Bedi - Senior

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Malik NY Life - Jayshree Thakkar Rochelle Pharmacy

Diabetic Shoes Darlene Harris

Pushoalata & Sanjay Sheth Ilesh & Meeta Amin Shantill & Saroj Topiwala Abha Bhandari Raheja Bimla Kamboj Sandeep & Monica Kalra Suresh & Urmila Pandya Andrew Thomas Arlene & Marco Botta Augustine Solanki Binoy & Preetha Andrews Daljeet & Gurvinder Hoonjan Ester Christian Himanshu & Promila Mehta Hiten & Shakuntla Amin Jack Anders Kiritbhai & Surekhaben Patel Prem & Veena Jalota Shobhna Nagori V. Parsram Vinubhai & Tilaben Patel

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Best Wishes Orland Park Seniors Jayaben Patel Sarojben Gandhi Rasila Kansara Chandrakanta Patel Bhaumati Patel Mohammad Riaz Jaya Samnani Kamla Berry Sharmisthaben Shah Shantaben Patel Mahidas Kansara

Ramesh & Kala Thakker NAPERVILLE ADS

On behalf of Ramesh and Kala Thakker and family, we would like to congratulate and express our heartfelt appreciation for the kindness and excellent care. Me and my wife Kala we are in USA from last 21 years, we joined Naperville ADS center in 2013, we both are very outgoing personality people and MAFS and UMAS gave us opportunity to express our feelings and openly share our hobbies, before joining the Adult Day Service we use to feel lonely and depressed at home. After joining UMAS we had opportunity to perform on the stage first time in our life at mini fundraising 2014. It was best experience for us, and we both felt very proud of ourselves. The various programs and the social interaction that MAFS has kept us occupied and created a sense of purpose for us. MAFS had helped us with SSI, Medicaid, and other benefit which we were not aware of it, we would like to thank all the employees of Naperville for their dedication and their wonderful work on creating a supporting environment for seniors like us. We also would like to thank our kitchen staff for serving hot, fresh, home cooked meals that take in to account the dietary requirements and traditions of Indians, Pakistanis, and Bangladeshis. Again, Thank you for providing excellent service to seniors like us.

Promila Mehta OF CHICAGO STAFF

My thanks to MAFS for 23 wonderful years of my lifetime experience, love, and faith… I joined MAFS in 1999 at the small Fairfield location. There was a three persons staff at MAFS. Initially, I was attending the computer class there. One day, a staff person had a heart attack. Another staff person, Mr. Marchnda called me to handle some office work for a while. I continued to work and became a permanent staff member. At that time, I worked with Public Assistance Programs such as CEDA, Housing and transportation help, immigration, ESL and Computer classes etc. with other staff members. After taking the training for Community Care Program- Homecare and Adult Daycare Programs, I became a Care Coordinator for both the programs. I went for home visits at the participants homes, did training for the HCAs and new hired staff, attended necessary conferences and meetings of IDOA, and learned quite a bit. MAFS was like an open door for needy people with different problems with hope. I always had a soft heart for needy. Mrs. Kumar’s counseling made this literally practical. There was no work boundary, and the motto was just how we can help people in need which was the real spirit of MAFS. While dealing with these people, I gained confidence to help more and more people. Mrs. Kumar’s helping hand helped me in growing, grooming and whatsoever I am today. It is your faith, love, and strength Mrs. Kumar which gave me the power to become what I am today. Seeing you growing with the young pillars, Prashant, and Sagar with the same motto to grow more and more with your great humanitarian work to serve the community. You are like my own family. My prayers are always with MAFS and You. God Bless.

In loving memory of our beloved grand-mother

Padma Jatin Desai (1934 -2021) by

Sanup, Shradhha, Neilie, Niyam, Sanup, Sapna, Neev, Shaivalbhai, Vishwa and Ronakbhai

Best Wishes

In loving memory of

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(July 6, 1939 – June 23, 2014)

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. In loving memory of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. You will always be forever in our hearts.

Schaumburg ADS Rashmikaben Shah

My name is Rashmikaben Shah, I live with my family and volunteer at UMAS Chicago senior center from so many years. Everyone loves me lot there, Promilaben and Nickbhai kept me happy as well as all seniors have good relationship with me, from last four month I am attending Schaumburg ADS center, Here I have good support from Diptiben, Mrs. Santosh Kumar treats me as her family member, Prashant and Sagar as well is treating me with respect. Mr. Pramod Kumar is not with us, but I will never forget him, I miss him lot. Mrs. Kumar is taking me everywhere she goes, sometimes I stay overnight at her house too. we bought new house in wooddale and everyone keep me happy at Schaumburg ADS location. I had worked in hospital for 15 years in laundry department, over there they kept me happy as well. Shefali was like sister to me, and I celebrate mine and her birthday together, I am attending senior center Monday to Friday.

Praful Patel Parag Patel

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Best Wishes Shobhna Nagori Muhammad Malik

Manju Kalra

Naperville ADS Bimal Kamboj

I cannot say enough about the MAFS team, and what they have meant to me. The Covid break was tough, and we are glad we can come back to our gracious extended family. MAFS offers various enriching activities such as

Mohinder Bedi

singing, dancing, and speeches that have added many more years to our lives. We appreciate the kindness and professionalism of the MAFS team. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Jayshree Krishna.”

Harit Vibhakar

Sunita Parikh

Rana Raj

Usha Shah Esmat Malik

We would like to take the opportunity to express our gratitude. Working for MAFS has been the greatest blessing. We are genuinely proud to be part of the success story of MAFS family.

Beena Chhablani

I know that the longing in me grows day by day and it is to be consumed more and more in the Flame of Sacrifice to Him. He whose Beauty blooms in the whole wide world and whose Love I see shining, shining everywhere. You will not find God philosophically, so seek him as the answer to all the needs of your Soul!!

Shardaben C. Patel

Our beloved client Shardaben C. Patel passed away at the age of 86 on September 6th 2021. Shardaben was our client from over 15 years. She was our Home care, Day care and public benefits client. Shardaben was one of the most lively person in our ADS. She always called Mrs. Kumar her mother because she believed that only a mother can take such a good care care of her children. Through UMAS/MAFS Mrs. Kumar took care of her and helped her with everything that she needed. She always understood the importance of program, and was always the first one to donate for our fundraisers.

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2021 MAFS Annual Fundraiser Magazine

Articles inside

Awards

MAFS Staff & Locations

Our Board of Directors

2020 Annual Fundraiser

2021 Mini Virtual Fundraiser

President & Ex. Dir. Welcome Letter

Annual Report

2021 Curtain Raiser

Address by Paula Basta, Director, IDOA