Pars Equality Center (Pars) continues to support the brave protesters in Iran in their fight for freedom and fundamental rights. Following are some of the efforts Pars has been involved with: Pars is honored to work with Representative Katie Porter in a...
On September 30th, following a petition submitted by Pars Equality Center to Los Angeles Councilmember Nithya Raman, the LA City Hall and the 6th Street Bridge lit up in the colors green, white, and red of the Iran flag to show solidarity with Iranians...
Thanks to the generosity of Kordestani Foundation and Goodarzi Foundation, Pars Equality Center (Pars) recently reviewed student applications and awarded the following scholarships:Pars Youth Grant /The American Dream: Pars...
In May 2021, our San Jose Legal Department launched its yearly Santa Clara County Citizenship Day initiative by conducting multiple citizenship clinics, both virtual and in-person, to help low-income green card holders become U.S. citizens. With the support of...
We’re pleased to re-introduce three student financial aid for the academic year 2022-23. Thanks to the generosity of private donors and philanthropic foundations, Pars Equality Center (Pars) offers the following assistance to qualified...
Since 2014, Pars Equality Center (Pars) has operated no-cost Tax Preparation Programs for low-income participants in San Jose and Los Angeles in conjunction with our local IRS offices. The agency assists participants in preparing their annual tax returns and...
On March 12, 2022, we gathered for our 12th Annual Nowruz Gala to celebrate Pars Equality Center’s achievements and honor our generous supporters for their invaluable contributions. After two years of virtual gatherings and social...
As we begin the countdown to Nowruz, we are excited to celebrate the beginning of a new year with our supporters at Pars Equality Center’s annual fundraising gala on March 12th. We do not take this in-person opportunity for granted. ...
Pars Equality Center is proud to announce the opening of our new immigration legal services office in Fremont, California.  Our new office serves the immigration needs of newly arriving Afghan...