Posts by: JEEVAN ZUTSHI

IACF supports local youth Revant Kasichainula

IACF supports local youth Revant Kasichainula

Indo-American Community Federation (IACF-USA), a nonprofit public benefit corporation organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Laws of California for charitable purposes. Jeevan Zutshi of Fremont, California founded the organization in 1993 because he saw a dire need for Indo-Americans to get involved in mainstream America to work on issues affecting them in their adopted land. The purpose of the non-profit is to bring entire diversity together to address serious issues facing the community at large; promote understanding and positive relations through seminars and conventions; provide financial assistance to needy and deserving individuals.

22nd Annual Unity Dinner 2023

22nd Annual Unity Dinner 2023

Indo-American Community Federation (IACF-USA) was co-founded by Jeevan Zutshi in the year 1994 as the first Indo-American organization to build bridges with mainstream organizations, diverse leadership groups, think tank and public officials. The Unity Dinner celebrates unity in diversity and the achievements of community leaders in our local community after 9/11/01 to promote unity in

Indian American community leader Jeevan Zutshi honored on California Senate floor after 22nd Unity Dinner :  April 25, 2023

Indian American community leader Jeevan Zutshi honored on California Senate floor after 22nd Unity Dinner : April 25, 2023

Jeevan Zutshi has been holding the IACF Unity Dinner for 22 years in order to build bridges with diverse groups. “I am still hopeful that we will flourish as a peaceful community as we understand each other better and not divide ourselves,” Zutshi told indica, soon after this year’s Unity Dinner on April 21. Zutshi is a veteran community leader and the chairman and co-founder of Indo-American Community Federation (IACF-USA).

Unity Dinner 2022

Unity Dinner 2022

The non-profit was co-founded in the year 1994 by Jeevan Zutshi as the first Indo-American organization to build bridges with mainstream organizations, diverse leadership, think tanks, and public officials. The annual Unity Dinner 2002 was initiated to Unify different cultures and groups after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The 25th Anniversary of the organization was celebrated in March 2019 coinciding with The 18th Annual Unity dinner. Hon. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, Hon. Congressman Ro Khanna and Hon.

Celebration of 19th Annual Unity Dinner

Celebration of 19th Annual Unity Dinner

Celebration of 19th Annual Unity Dinner Friday, March 20, 2020 Indian Community Center (ICC), 525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CA 95035. A prominent group of more than 400 community members including organizations and public officials supported this signature event to network and promote unity in diversity. Nearly 35 public officials and senior lawmakers attended. Restoring Unity: The Path Forward for Kashmir In keeping with our theme, this year the IACF and “Kashmiri Overseas Association (KOA)” planned a Panel discussion from 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM, led by an esteemed Kashmir expert invited from Kashmir, India to promote peace and understanding in Kashmir, India.

Unity Dinner 2021: The Road Ahead – A Unified Recovery

Unity Dinner 2021: The Road Ahead – A Unified Recovery

You are invited to join us at the 20th Annual Unity Dinner, organized by Indo-American Community Federation (IACF), on Friday, March 19th, 2021 from 4:45 PM to 7:15 PM. IACF celebrated its 25th anniversary in March 2019 and has successfully been promoting unity in diversity. A panel discussion will be held from 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm PST on current issues related to Covid-19, after members of Congress and our Consul General of India address the community.

Unity Dinner 2002

Unity Dinner 2002

FREMONT — It’s a party of sorts and it’s celebrating the city of Fremont. “This community really is amazing,” said Unity Dinner 2002 organizer Jeevan Zutshi. “There has been no backlash whatsoever since Sept. 11 and I am proud of that. So we are celebrating the togetherness that this diverse community has demonstrated.” On Friday, Zutshi and his organization, the Indo-American Community Federation, are honoring the city of Fremont for that accomplishment.Unity Dinner 2002 is an evening of gourmet food, music and conversation celebrating the “tolerance, mutual respect and understanding” that is shown in Fremont among all communities, Zutshi said.

Unity Dinner 2005

Unity Dinner 2005

As the name suggests, “Unity Dinner 2005” organized by the Indo-American Community Federation was all about bringing various ethnic communities in the San Francisco Bay Area together for one night to celebrate the amalgamation of diverse cultures that has become a unique symbol of this region. The sell-out event was held at the Newark-Fremont Hilton Jan 21, and is the fourth annual dinner organized by the IACF. As the night began, members from the Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese, Filipino and Caucasian communities intermingled and sat together at tables exchanging views and ideas with close to 70 public officials also present at the occasion.

Unity Dinner 2006

Unity Dinner 2006

The fifth  annual Unity Dinner — an event that celebrates the city of Fremont’s diversity — is  being hosted March 24 at the Newark-Fremont Hilton, sponsored by the  Indo-American Community Federation. Fremont community activist Jeevan Zutshi is the organizer. He moved to the United States from Kashmir 33 years ago and hosts the dinner as a way to bring people of different faiths and cultures together. This year, Zutshi’s  theme of “unity”‘ will coincide with Fremont’s 50th anniversary. Zutshi has lined up  entertainers representing various countries, including Italy, China, Mexico and India. This year’s keynote speaker is U.S. Rep. Mike Honda, D-Campbell. Other elected  officials expected to attend are Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi, state  Assemblyman Alberto Torrico, D-Fremont, Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, San Jose Vice Mayor Cindy Chavez and Hayward City Councilman Bill Quirk.As of this  week, Zutshi said, 200 tickets have been sold and there are 130 seats left.

Unity Dinner 2007

Unity Dinner 2007

Sixth Annual Unity Dinner sponsored by Indo-American Community Federation (IACF-USA) and co-sponsored by FIA of Northern California, Global organization of the people of Indian origin (GOPIO) and several other diverse organizations at Hilton Newark Fremont, 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark. (510) 589-3702. Greetings Indo-American Unity Dinner 2007 Sixth Unity Dinner a Big Draw Chief Guest: John Garamendi, Lieutenant Governor of California

Unity Dinner 2023

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