SALGA NYC's primary concerns are of providing support and visibility to a marginalized community. It has continually hosted a monthly support group since 1991 for those who
self-identify as queer and South Asian, alongside community activities such as
drag brunches, book readings, holiday celebrations (for occasions such as
Holi and
Ramadan), social hours, cultural programming and political organizing. In addition to this regular program of events, SALGA NYC hosts informal community events and collaborates with similarly oriented community organizations in the NYC area. Past collaborations include health workshops with
Apicha Community Health Center, the annual Color Me Queer post-pride party held with the Audre Lord Project and other LGBTQ
People of Color community groups, and organizing with other South Asian groups such as
Sakhi for South Asian Women and the South Asian Women's Creative Collective. SALGA has also created a space for LGBTQ South Asian youth through its Youth Group. Members within SALGA formed a Book Club, which has hosted authors such as
Ruth Vanita,
Rakesh Satyal, and
Vivek Shraya. SALGA also a regular dance team which performs in many venues including
New York City Pride March, the
Queens Museum, and
Flushing Town Hall. == India Day Parade ==