We are an anchor organization that enables the Indian-origin community to engage, support, and empower each other.
The Current State
Newcomers feel lost – When families land in this region, they don’t have a door to knock on for guidance or support.
Identity crisis for the next generation – Our children, especially in their formative years, struggle to balance Indian heritage with their American environment.
Family conflicts go unresolved – There is no samajik panchayat (community mediation forum) where disputes can be resolved amicably.
Elderly isolation – Seniors often remain unheard and unsupported, while families are busy.
Youth mentorship gaps – Kids and teens need guidance and mentorship from role models outside the parent circle.
Lack of safe spaces – Every individual needs a trustworthy environment where they can share their authentic self without fear of judgment.
….many more.
Community service today is unstructured. People want to help, but they don’t know how or where to begin. Many resources are concentrated in the hands of a few, leaving the broader community unaware or uninvolved. People lack safe spaces to volunteer, to express, and to belong.
Challenges faced by community
How do we work?
Community Discovery Session
A gathering where people come together because this vision resonates with them.
This will serve as both a call for leaders and a voice of the community event.
Goal: Listen, learn, and begin shaping a collective agenda.
Identify Key Focus Areas in RTP
From the discovery session, select two priority needs (e.g., youth mentorship, elderly engagement, mediation forum).
Start small, start focused, and deliver results.
Define Processes and Standards
Establish simple but clear processes, rules, and frameworks to ensure inclusivity, transparency, and accountability.
Create volunteer pathways so anyone can contribute meaningfully.
Report and Share Outcomes
Measure the impact of the first two initiatives.
Share outcomes openly with the community to build trust and momentum.
Use these learnings to expand into additional areas of need.
Our community is at a crossroads. We have grown in numbers, in presence, and in capability. Yet, without intentional effort, this growth risks leading to disconnection rather than unity.
Bring structure to community service.
Create inclusive ways for people to contribute and volunteer.
Provide purposeful platforms that support newcomers, the youth, families, and seniors.
Build a culture of trust, belonging, and shared responsibility.
Without this, the next generation may feel further disconnected, and the larger community risks fragmentation.
Challenges faced by community
Our team
David
With a background in business finance and having grown up in a developing community with limited access to basic educational supplies, David builds relationships with our key investors and partners.
Natacha
With a masters degree in Early Childhood Education, as well as strong ties to some of our most important communities, Natacha is influential in shaping our education policies, proposals, and fundraising rounds.
david@unitis.com
natacha@unitis.com