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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING UNIVERSAL METRO ASIAN SERVICES
WHEREAS, Universal Metro Asian Services (UMAS) has been providing Homecare and Adult Day Care services in the Chicagoland area for over 25 years; and
WHEREAS, UMAS was founded by Dr. Santosh Kumar, who migrated to America in 1985; and
WHEREAS, upon witnessing the neglect of elderly individuals in America, Dr. Kumar recognized the need to support immigrant families struggling to care for their elderly while managing full-time work, childcare, and cultural assimilation; and
WHEREAS, the homecare industry in Chicagoland lacked cultural understanding and effectiveness for ethnic populations; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Kumar was determined to alleviate the suffering of South Asian elderly in her community and successfully applied for the Homecare Program from the State of Illinois in 1993. She expanded services to include Public Benefits, Social Services, Nutrition Programs, Educational & Health Research shortly thereafter; and
WHEREAS, in 2006, UMAS initiated Adult Day Care Services to provide care for seniors neglected during their children's work hours. Homecare expanded to 12 locations, and Adult Day Care is currently available at 6 centers; and
WHEREAS, the mission of UMAS is to deliver high-quality homecare and adult daycare services tailored to individual cultural, linguistic, and dietary needs, ensuring clients age gracefully with dignity and respect while maintaining independence in their homes; and
WHEREAS, the four pillars of UMAS are: Respect, Compassion, Dignity, and Advocacy, each contributing to a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for clients and staff; and
WHEREAS, UMAS aims to serve immigrant populations from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe. Over the past three decades, UMAS has been a leader in meeting the needs of the South Asian immigrant community and has since expanded to serve all communities; and
WHEREAS, the members of t...
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