Aurora recognizes Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh during AAPI heritage month

On May 17, 2022, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh received a proclamation for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin. This proclamation represents the exceptional volunteer work Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh performed in the community. HSS has adopted highways, hosted food drives to donate to food pantries, and most recently hosted a spectacular Hindu exhibit in Fox Valley Mall.

The Aurora mayor thanked HSS for excelling and conserving the community and handed the proclamation to the executive director of HSS local chapter, Mahesh Chintakunta. Mr. Chintakunta states that, "On behalf of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh we really thank the mayor, Richard Irvin and the city of Aurora for recognizing HSS"

About AAPI:

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month) is an annual celebration in the month of May that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. The AAPI includes cultures from the entire Asian continent and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. AAPI are diverse and take up 7% of the population in the US.

Following AAPI organizations received the excellence award as well:

1. Chinese American Association of Greater Chicago

2. First Hmong Alliance Church of Aurora

3. Midwest Asian Health Association

4. Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) temple

5. United Chinese Americans Association of Illinois

6. Windfall Group

7. Xilin Association

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt non-profit charitable organization.

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Citations : Roth, Minhae Shim. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Origins, Themes & Populations - HISTORY, 5 April 2022, https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month. Accessed 23 May 2022.