Connect. Serve. Empower.

Connecting and empowering the Indian American community

For over 40 years, IACS has helped Indian American seniors, youth, women and families across Washington connect, find support, build opportunity and lead change.

40 Years. 9 Programs. Thousands of families served
Latest news IACS Emerging Leader Awards celebrates new generation of young leaders in the field of Civic engagement.
Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Tax ID 91-1268802
For every age and background
Regardless of regional identity or financial status
Serving for 40+ years
Trusted by Washington families
Where we are
Kent, Bellevue, Bothell, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Snoqualmie
Rendering of the IACS Community Center in Kent
Connect. Serve. Empower

Together, we build Community Care

Building a stronger community means making sure everyone has a place to belong, a voice that is heard, and opportunities to thrive.

Behind every program, every initiative, and every effort are real people with real struggles, dreams, and stories. What impact IACS creates can be seen in the dignity restored, the confidence rebuilt, the tears turned into smiles, and the hope that someone carries home after knowing they have a community standing beside them.

Community Care Civic Engagement & Advocacy Workforce Training
Mental Health Cross-cultural engagement

Our work


Our programs are designed to serve every member of our community regardless of their age, gender, financial status or their religious identity.
Every day, we strive to uplift lives, empower individuals, strengthen families, and build a community where everyone feels valued, supported, and connected.

IACS families at a community event
Women & families

Women's Career Services

IACS families at a community event
Health & crisis

Mental health

Culturally aware support for emotional wellbeing across all ages.

IACS families at a community event
Health & crisis

Crisis care

Help navigating difficult and complex circumstances when families need it most.

IACS families at a community event
Community & economy

Small business Support

Support that builds pathways to economic mobility for local entrepreneurs.

IACS families at a community event
Community & economy

Community Centers

Safe, welcoming spaces where families gather, connect and belong.

IACS families at a community event
Community & economy

Civic engagement

Empowering community members to make their voices heard.

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Stories of IACS

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Pran Wahi
Community story

Pranji: a life of service since 1997

Pran Wahi is known affectionately and respectfully as Pranji by everyone whose lives his wisdom and community service have touched.

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In their words

“IACS is for everyone. Seniors, adults, youth, children and women. When there is no family to support you and loss is so deep, I reached to IACS to help me get back on my feet.”

Anonymous IACS member
Latest news

IACS announces its inaugural
Emerging Leader Awards

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Get involved

Whether you volunteer, give or partner with us, your involvement strengthens our community.

Volunteer

Lend your time and skills to seniors, youth and families.

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Donate

Your gift keeps programs free for the families who need them.

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Partner with us

Businesses, faith groups and organizations working with IACS to serve our community.

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Our commitment

Black Lives Matter

We stand with the Black community. We commit to looking inward to address our own biases around race, religion, caste, class, and color while pushing for reparations and integration.

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