As this incredibly challenging year comes to an end, we would like to thank those who supported our uninterrupted services notwithstanding the COVID-19 constraints. You helped us exceed our Giving Tuesday target, offered to volunteer in our remote events,...
Press Release
Giving Tuesday 2020
In the past eleven months - eight of which were shrouded by the pandemic - Pars Equality Center (Pars) has accomplished much on behalf of our clients. Working remotely and, at times, 6 feet apart, our centers in San Jose and Los Angeles have filed around 500...
Know Your Voting Rights!
Voting has begun in California as we near the end of one of the most contentious election seasons in U.S. history. It is not too late to know about your voting rights so that your voices are heard on the issues you care about. Pars Equality Center is...
Census 2020 – Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Counted!
Over the past 12 months, Pars Equality Center (Pars) has been actively involved in Census 2020. As the census outreach partner of Santa Clara County, Los Angeles County, California Complete Count, United Way Bay Area, Silicon Valley Community...
Student Financial Assistance Report
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 (supported by the Kordestani...
COVID-19 Related Services And Outcomes
As we continue to face unprecedented challenges in these tumultuous times, we want you to count on Pars Equality Center as a reliable resource for many of your essential needs. Here are some highlights of our COVID-19 related services and outcomes provided at...
Pars Equality Center Continues To Benefit From Renewed Corporate Funding Grant From Gilead Sciences
We are pleased to announce our corporate funding grant extension from Gilead Sciences in the amount of $100,000 to support immigrants by providing Career Services, Immigration Services and Senior/Elder Care Programming. We would like to thank the entire Gilead...
Financial Assistance To Qualified Individuals
As the pandemic continues to cause unprecedented trauma and profound financial hardship, Pars Equality Center (Pars) strives to support the community through various initiatives. Thanks to the generosity of private donors, philanthropic...
COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program (CFAP)
Pars Equality Center in San Jose is proud to be partnering with Destination: Home and Sacred Heart Community Service on the COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program (CFAP). CFAP focuses on serving those in our community who are impacted by the current crisis, and are...