Bookstore
We have a bookstore with many resources on South Asian culture, immigration, as well as a plethora of unique items in different languages, including books, CDs and DVDs. Visit us at our Talman location or online!
English as a Second Language (ESL)
We offer both one-on-one and group tutoring, as well as a partnership with the Indo-Pak Center. To be a student or teacher contact Sunita Rodricks: sunitarodricks@gmail.com
Fellowships
Thursday mornings at 10:00am we have morning Satsung/devotion to Lord Jesus Christ led by our brother Anil.
Sunday evenings at 4:30pm we have fellowship in Urdu and English. Contact Faisal Daniel at: prayandlove2000@yahoo.com
Womens Luncheon
We host weekly luncheon for women every Tuesday 11:00am-2:00pm. Contact Sunita Rodricks for details: sunitarodricks@gmail.com
Boys Club and Girls Club (and fun stuff for the family too)
God loves young people and has used them as world changers all throughout history. Whether it be the guys getting together for a game of Basketball, or the girls getting together to swim or dance, we have a good times at the Friendship Center. If you would like to know about the clubs other fun events (movie nights, the carnival, etc.) contact Michelle Engel: devonevents@yahoo.com
Tutoring
The South Asian Friendship Center pulls from a support base of some of Chicagoland's finest colleges to provide tutoring for your student. Please let us know if you or your child would like weekly tutoring, a free service we offer to the community. Contact Sunita Rodricks: sunitarodricks@gmail.com
Citizenship Assistance
If you need help with immigrating to the United States our staff will be more than happy to provide any assistance possible. Contact Sunita Rodricks: sunitarodricks@gmail.com
To get started contact our offices and also visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Web Site: http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/forminfo.htm
Retirement Homes
We visit the elderly in the Devon community at the Lakeshore Nursing Home. We have church services there every Friday from 3:00-4:00pm led by Moody Bible Institute students. Also we have a team of 18 people that do weekly visitations on various days.
If you are part of a community center and would like our volunteers workers to come and provide companionship, Christian worship, or even ESL classes please contact Sunita Rodricks: sunitarodricks@gmail.com
International Social Work
Periodically we send individuals and teams to South Asia as relief workers. Spring 2005, we sent financial aid and staff in response to the tsunami. Summer 2005, we collaborated with a hospital in Afghanistan. Winter 2005 we collected finances and a small team to help with reconstruction in Pakistan after the earthquake. We gratefully thank all those who have been involved with the South Asian Friendship Center in reaching out across the world through going and giving. If you are interested in joining a team or having a team come help with your ministry please contact Dr. Naaman: samuel.naaman@moody.edu
Meet Our Staff
