Assalam-o-Alaikum, and welcome to the Pakistan Association of the Rio Grande Valley.
For many years, Pakistani families across the Valley have found each other one by one: at the mosque, at the hospital, at a friend’s dinner table. We celebrated Eid in each other’s homes, welcomed newcomers with a phone call and stood together when someone needed help. PARGV was founded on August 14, 2026 to give that spirit a home of its own.
Our vision is simple. We want every Pakistani-American family in the Rio Grande Valley to feel that they belong to a community, and we want our community to be known for the good it does for all our neighbors.
In our first year, we will bring families together at the Annual Cricket Mela and our national day celebrations, launch our charity program with health fairs and food drives, and open membership to every family in the Valley. None of this happens without volunteers, and every hand makes a difference.
Whether you have lived here for thirty years or arrived last month, I invite you to join us. Come to our next event, bring your family and friends, and help us build something our children will be proud of.
With warm regards,
Dr. Shahid RashidPresident, Pakistan Association of the Rio Grande Valley