Chhaya's mission is to address and advocate for the housing and community development needs of South Asian American communities in New York City regardless of class, caste, country of origin, or religious affiliation. Further, Chhaya seeks to leverage existing resources by learning and working with other organizations to establish equal access to systems of support and to promote civic participation. Broadly, Chhaya also seeks to collaborate with other ethnic and minority populations to further better understanding among these communities.
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1. To develop innovative ways to meet the urgent need for housing assistance
and social services in the New York Metropolitan area by means of strategic
partnerships, legal assistance, tenant advocacy, education and outreach on
housing rights and opportunities.

2. To promote active participation of South Asian Americans in
neighborhood, citywide, and regional planning of their communities.

3. To bring together existing and emerging leaders on an ongoing
basis in order to form a clearer picture of the community
development and social service needs.

4. To foster understanding within South Asian American and other immigrant communities of how civic institutions function and can be used to further socioeconomic development.