About SAATH Support and Healing Network

Our Story

Born From a Community Need

SAATH Support and Healing Network was founded in Austin, Texas by Charu Gupta — a South Asian woman who understood firsthand how isolating grief can feel within our community. In a culture where strength is often measured by silence, she saw families struggling without a place to turn.

SAATH — meaning "together" in Hindi and Urdu — was her answer. And it is ours. SAATH expands to South Asians in Austin Healing Together

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Austin, Texas committed to providing culturally responsive emotional support, grief recovery, mental wellness education, financial assistance, and community connection to South Asian individuals and families navigating life's most difficult moments.

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"Together. We Support. We Heal. We Thrive."

Our Mission

To provide healing, resilience, and hope by offering culturally responsive emotional support, grief recovery resources, mental wellness education, community connection, and compassionate assistance to South Asian individuals and families navigating life's most difficult transitions.

Our Vision

A thriving, connected South Asian community in Austin and beyond — where no one faces grief or emotional hardship alone; where cultural values are honored in every space of healing; and where mental wellness is embraced without stigma across all generations.

Our Core Values

Compassion

Meeting every individual with empathy, dignity, and unconditional care

Cultural Humility

Honoring the depth, diversity, and lived realities of the South Asian experience

Integrity

Operating with transparency, accountability, and ethical stewardship

Resilience

Believing in every person's capacity to heal and grow

Inclusivity

Welcoming all South Asians regardless of religion, gender, age, or background

Collaboration

Building authentic partnerships with community members and organizations

Meet the Founding Board

The hearts behind SAATH

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Charu Gupta

Founder & President

Charu founded SAATH to fill a profound gap in culturally responsive grief support for South Asian families in Austin.

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Vikas Kaushal

Treasurer & Director

Vikas brings financial stewardship and community commitment to SAATH's Board.

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Ravi Solanki

Secretary & Director

Ravi brings organizational discipline and deep community connections to SAATH.

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Tanya Solanki

Vice President & Director

Tanya brings her passion for community and her commitment to SAATH's mission of culturally responsive support and healing.