Daya Houston Receives Award from Asian American Attorneys
In recognition of its services to the community, Daya received a grant of $2,000 from AABF (Asian American Bar Foundation), the philanthropic wing of AABA (Asian American Bar Association) of Houston at their 27th annual banquet held on Sept. 9. AABA is a voluntary organization of attorneys, judges, and law students of Asian heritage or who have Asian American interests. The grant money will support Daya’s legal clinic operating with the help of 25 pro-bono family law and immigration attorneys. Daya provides advocacy, free consultation and, in some cases, court costs and attorney fees to clients in need of legal services.
Daya promotes healthy family relationships in the South-Asian community by providing services that include counseling, referrals, legal advocacy, and financial support to women and children affected by family violence and sexual assault. Daya also is known for its proactive outreach and education services. On Saturday Sep 17, 2011, Daya will hold its annual free seminar, “She nags, He snores: How to communicate without conflict,” at 9am at Hilton Southwest (6780 Southwest Freeway) near Hillcroft. Registration and more information are at www.dayahouston.org. Daya’s hotline phone number is 713-981-7645.
Besides Daya, AABF also awarded $2,000 each to Asian America Family Services, Asians Against Domestic Abuse, Boat People SOS, and VN Teamwork.
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