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2017
Immigrant women fear deportation under Trump if they report domestic abuse, advocates say - Chicago Tribune, June 26, 2017
Applause for a Cause to screen new film, raise money for Apna Ghar - The Daily Northwestern, May 24, 2017
Illinois Trust Act aims to protect immigrants - ABC7, April 3, 2017
Student Knitting Group Aids Domestic Violence Survivors and Rehabilitation Patients - Northwestern Medicine News Center, February 28, 2017
USCIS Allows Work Authorization for Abused H-4 Visa Holders - India West, February 24, 2017
H4 visa holders who are victims of domestic abuse can get EAD, rules USCIS - News India Times, February 22, 2017
Domestic violence shelter revamped, others face uncertainty - Columbia Chronicle, February 6, 2017
County grant to help domestic violence survivors in north suburbs - Chicago Tribune, January 31, 2017
Community Welcomes Apna Ghar Domestic Violence Shelter - Lawndale News, January 26, 2017
Uptown Domestic Violence Shelter Apna Ghar Doubles Capacity - DNAinfo, January 24, 2017
New women's shelter designed to serve victims with diverse cultural backgrounds - Chicago Tribune, January 22, 2017
Chicago domestic violence shelter welcomes immigrants - Peoria Journal Star, January 23, 2017
Mayor Emanuel Joins Community to Open Apna Ghar Domestic Violence Shelter - Office of the Mayor, City of Chicago, January 23, 2017
2016
This is the time to take action - India Abroad, November 2016
"Collective Voices, Shared Journeys": Art That Pays Homage to Survivors of Gender Violence - Medill Reports Chicago, March 9, 2016
Skin and Kin - Tikkum Magainze, January 26, 2016
2015
Art Therapy and Social Justice at Chicago-based Women's Shelter - American Art Therapy Association, 2015
Apna Ghar (Our Home) - The Importance of Cultural Humility - Inclusive Migration, November 9, 2015
USA: Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Stop Street Harassment, October 12, 2015
Apna Ghar Celebrates 25 Years of Service to Women - News India Times, October, 2015
Apna Ghar Celebrates 25 Years of Service to Women - Desi Talk Chicago, October 16, 2015
Nobel Laureate attends NGO Anniversary - India Times, September 28, 2015
From the Community: Apna Ghar Celebrated its 25th Anniversary Gala with Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus - Chicago Tribune, September 25, 2015
'South Asian Americans have much to be concerned about' - India Abroad, September 25, 2015
Can a Chicago Cure for Violence Make a Man Stop Beating His Wife?“Interrupting” Domestic Violence to Save Women’s Lives - Next City, June 8, 2015
Lessons Learned: Update in the Battle Against Domestic Violence - Social Justice Soltuions, May 2, 2015
This has NEVER happened before - Rediff.com, April 10, 2015
Women power for global change - The Hindu, March 20, 2015
Fighting domestic violence against immigrant women - Chicago Reporter, March 2, 2015
Censored Rape Documentary Useful Learning Tool - India West, March, 2015
Challenging Silence: Making Space for Survivors in the Arts - Sixty Inches from Center Magazine, February 19, 2015
2014
Apna Ghar: Empowering Asian American Victims of Domestic Violence - Global Health at Northwestern University Blog, July 15, 2014
2013
Apna Ghar's Taste for Life Raises Over $100K for Battered Immigrant Women - Skokie Net, June 3, 2013
2012
Apna Ghar Sponsors 5K Run/Walk Against Domestic Violence - Uptown Update, July 26, 2012
Brides Lured From India Under False Pretenses Face Abuse and Dowry Fraud - WBEZ, July 12, 2012
2011
Apna Ghar an 'Opportunity to Live' - Chicago Tribune, November 13, 2011
Apna Ghar is doing the job very well - Rediff News, July 8, 2011
Community Outreach and Education: Apna Ghar - Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network Newsletter, May, 2011
2010
Chicago's Apna Ghar celebrates 20 years of pioneering service - Rediff News, December 2, 2010
Apna Ghar Celebrates Milestone in Journey of Hope against Domestic Violence - Trib Local, November 27, 2010
Apna Ghar celebrates 20th anniversary - India Post, November 17, 2010
2009
Charity Spotlight: Apna Ghar - Million Dollar Round Table Foundation Charity Spotlight
Apna Ghar's Taste for Life event fetches over $63,000 - India Tribune
Supervised visitation centers: A safe haven for children and mothers amid threats of violence - Chicago Tribune, April 20, 2009
2008
Streamwood cop one of few in suburbs who speaks Urdu, Slowly agencies meet need to know South Asian languages - Daily Herald, February 11, 2008
"Taste for Life" - A culinary event with a commitment to ending violence - Chef Hari Nayak, April 12, 2008
2017
Immigrant women fear deportation under Trump if they report domestic abuse, advocates say - Chicago Tribune, June 26, 2017
Applause for a Cause to screen new film, raise money for Apna Ghar - The Daily Northwestern, May 24, 2017
Illinois Trust Act aims to protect immigrants - ABC7, April 3, 2017
Student Knitting Group Aids Domestic Violence Survivors and Rehabilitation Patients - Northwestern Medicine News Center, February 28, 2017
USCIS Allows Work Authorization for Abused H-4 Visa Holders - India West, February 24, 2017
H4 visa holders who are victims of domestic abuse can get EAD, rules USCIS - News India Times, February 22, 2017
Domestic violence shelter revamped, others face uncertainty - Columbia Chronicle, February 6, 2017
County grant to help domestic violence survivors in north suburbs - Chicago Tribune, January 31, 2017
Community Welcomes Apna Ghar Domestic Violence Shelter - Lawndale News, January 26, 2017
Uptown Domestic Violence Shelter Apna Ghar Doubles Capacity - DNAinfo, January 24, 2017
New women's shelter designed to serve victims with diverse cultural backgrounds - Chicago Tribune, January 22, 2017
Chicago domestic violence shelter welcomes immigrants - Peoria Journal Star, January 23, 2017
Mayor Emanuel Joins Community to Open Apna Ghar Domestic Violence Shelter - Office of the Mayor, City of Chicago, January 23, 2017
2016
This is the time to take action - India Abroad, November 2016
"Collective Voices, Shared Journeys": Art That Pays Homage to Survivors of Gender Violence - Medill Reports Chicago, March 9, 2016
Skin and Kin - Tikkum Magainze, January 26, 2016
2015
Art Therapy and Social Justice at Chicago-based Women's Shelter - American Art Therapy Association, 2015
Apna Ghar (Our Home) - The Importance of Cultural Humility - Inclusive Migration, November 9, 2015
USA: Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Stop Street Harassment, October 12, 2015
Apna Ghar Celebrates 25 Years of Service to Women - News India Times, October, 2015
Apna Ghar Celebrates 25 Years of Service to Women - Desi Talk Chicago, October 16, 2015
Nobel Laureate attends NGO Anniversary - India Times, September 28, 2015
From the Community: Apna Ghar Celebrated its 25th Anniversary Gala with Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus - Chicago Tribune, September 25, 2015
'South Asian Americans have much to be concerned about' - India Abroad, September 25, 2015
Can a Chicago Cure for Violence Make a Man Stop Beating His Wife?“Interrupting” Domestic Violence to Save Women’s Lives - Next City, June 8, 2015
Lessons Learned: Update in the Battle Against Domestic Violence - Social Justice Soltuions, May 2, 2015
This has NEVER happened before - Rediff.com, April 10, 2015
Women power for global change - The Hindu, March 20, 2015
Fighting domestic violence against immigrant women - Chicago Reporter, March 2, 2015
Censored Rape Documentary Useful Learning Tool - India West, March, 2015
Challenging Silence: Making Space for Survivors in the Arts - Sixty Inches from Center Magazine, February 19, 2015
2014
Apna Ghar: Empowering Asian American Victims of Domestic Violence - Global Health at Northwestern University Blog, July 15, 2014
2013
Apna Ghar's Taste for Life Raises Over $100K for Battered Immigrant Women - Skokie Net, June 3, 2013
2012
Apna Ghar Sponsors 5K Run/Walk Against Domestic Violence - Uptown Update, July 26, 2012
Brides Lured From India Under False Pretenses Face Abuse and Dowry Fraud - WBEZ, July 12, 2012
2011
Apna Ghar an 'Opportunity to Live' - Chicago Tribune, November 13, 2011
Apna Ghar is doing the job very well - Rediff News, July 8, 2011
Community Outreach and Education: Apna Ghar - Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network Newsletter, May, 2011
2010
Chicago's Apna Ghar celebrates 20 years of pioneering service - Rediff News, December 2, 2010
Apna Ghar Celebrates Milestone in Journey of Hope against Domestic Violence - Trib Local, November 27, 2010
Apna Ghar celebrates 20th anniversary - India Post, November 17, 2010
2009
Charity Spotlight: Apna Ghar - Million Dollar Round Table Foundation Charity Spotlight
Apna Ghar's Taste for Life event fetches over $63,000 - India Tribune
Supervised visitation centers: A safe haven for children and mothers amid threats of violence - Chicago Tribune, April 20, 2009
2008
Streamwood cop one of few in suburbs who speaks Urdu, Slowly agencies meet need to know South Asian languages - Daily Herald, February 11, 2008
"Taste for Life" - A culinary event with a commitment to ending violence - Chef Hari Nayak, April 12, 2008