Cultural Preservation as Social Cohesion

Organizes an annual parade in Kings Park, NY to promote understanding of Irish culture in America.

Organizes and conducts an annual parade in honor of St. Patrick to promote cultural understanding and celebrate diversity in the Bay Ridge community.

Assigns volunteers to support roles during the parade and at the Celtic Family Faire held at the Hilton Garden Inn, ensuring operational support across event activities.

Coordinates vendor involvement by charging a non-refundable $150 fee per location and organizes volunteer banner carriers to display sponsor banners during the parade.

Plans, coordinates, and executes the annual Tops Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade, including managing participant lineups, bands, dance schools, and community groups, along a traditional route from East Avenue and Alexander Street to Fitzhugh Street via Main Street. The event is held on the Saturday before or on St. Patrick’s Day when it falls on a weekend, with recent parades drawing 40,000 to 60,000 spectators.

Operates an email contact system to handle public inquiries about the Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade and related events.

Provides scholarships to college and university students of Nepalese origin in the Albany area to support their education.

Provides dance instruction for children and adults to celebrate Nepali music and culture through traditional and contemporary forms.

Organizes annual picnics, sports activities, networking events, volunteer projects, and community gatherings to foster connections among Nepalese families and individuals in the Capital Region, including complimentary access to the Annual Community Picnic for members.

Hosts annual cultural events including Dashain, Tihar, Nepali New Year, Teej, Deusi/Bhailo, and Holi to preserve Nepali heritage and strengthen community bonds among Nepalese families in New York's Capital Region.

Produces and publishes a digital souvenir publication titled 'Smarika' to document and celebrate ANNS history, community achievements, cultural stories, and memories, with versions available in 31 MB and 512 MB file sizes.

Offers in-person and online Nepali language classes for children and youth, including summer programs and beginner to intermediate levels, focusing on speaking, reading, and writing skills for ages 4 and above.

Allocated $5,000 to support families affected by COVID-19, including up to $300 in groceries and essential items for member families and $100 for non-member families, through a dedicated COVID-19 Swat team that purchased and delivered supplies to quarantined households.

Organizes participation of community youth and members in public events such as the Festival of Nations to represent and promote Nepali culture.

Operates a soccer club that brings together youth and adults through sports, teamwork, and community engagement.

Supports the formation and activities of the Albany New York Nepalese Society Youth Club to foster cultural connection, leadership development, and community engagement among youth.

Provides financial support for development initiatives and disaster relief efforts in India, including past responses to events such as the Gujarat Earthquake and Orissa Cyclone. This grantmaking activity reflects sustained funding commitments to humanitarian and community development needs in India.

Participates in recurring local initiatives such as sponsoring lunches at the Buffalo City Mission, supporting WNED Public TV through pledge drives, and maintaining highways via the Adopt-a-Highway program. These efforts reflect sustained civic involvement in Western New York.