About Us
The South Asian Friendship Center
Who We Are and Why We’re Here
The South Asian Friendship Center exists to be a positive and active presence in the heart of Chicago’s Little India neighborhood, while proclaiming the uniqueness of Christ in Word and Deed.
Our Statement of Faith
Global Impact
During times of great crises, such as natural disasters or persecution, the South Asian Friendship Center is a conduit of aid to affected areas. Check out our global partner Call of Hope
Neighborhood History
Chicago’s Little India is an ethnically distinct residential and commercial community along Devon Avenue. Historically, the neighborhood has undergone a variety of changes in its 140-year history. First known in the 1850s as Church Road, Devon Avenue became the main shopping area for Chicago’s Jewish community.
With the influx of South Asian immigrants in the late 1970s, the neighborhood has now become affectionately known as “Little India.” Because it caters to South Asian culture and tastes, our unique marketplace draws visiting Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs from around the world!
