A month has passed since Pars Equality Center (Pars) announced its preparedness to serve the community during these unprecedented times. Since then, our preparedness has resulted in concrete and essential services as we continue to evolve and strengthen our...
Press Release
Pars Equality Center Is Prepared And Ready To Serve The Community
"It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed." "• Doe Zantamata. Dear Community, Thank you for taking COVID-19 seriously. The sacrifices you're...
Pars Equality Center’s Immigration Services Department Continues To Serve The Immigrant Community
In light of the recent global outbreak of COVID-19 and issuance of directives from health authorities, Pars Equality Center (Pars) is closed to the public until further notice.However, Pars Immigration Services Department continues to serve the community by offering...
Pars 10-Year History
Pars Equality Center (Pars) has gone through transformational growth over the past decade.In 2010, Pars was established as a civil rights organization but it soon became apparent that our community members were in dire need of social services including public...
Pars Equality Center And PAAIA’s Census And Civic Engagement Forum
Pars Equality Center and PAAIA's Census and Civic Engagement Forum on February 22 at 9:00 am at Stanford University. Get your ticketsHERE.
Census 2020 “Write In Iranian” Campaign Launch
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 18, 2020Contact: Paris ScottPhone: (408) 261-6405San Jose, CA - Today, Pars Equality Center (Pars) announced its Write In Iranian campaign for the upcoming 2020 Census. Pars is partnering with the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian...
Know Your Rights At The Border
We are troubled by reports of Iranian-Americans being detained at length and questioned by CBP in Washington State. As we work to determine the pervasiveness of this issue nationally, please remember you have rights at the border as your rights have not changed. We...
Pars Equality Center 2019 Achievements
In 2019, Pars Equality Center (Pars) achieved the following milestones at its centers in San Jose and Los Angeles. Overall, Pars met its five-year Public Support Test to remain a 501(c)(3) organization thanks to generous donations from supporters like you. Legal...
The Giving Season
Dear Pars Supporter, Join Pars Equality Center this December 3 in celebrating #GivingTuesday, a global movement of generosity that unleashes the power of people to transform their communities. We are excited to share that Mrs. Azita Farahnak has offered to match...