Bengali Association of Kentucky
(Reg as - Tri-State Durga Puja Inc.)
Community Service Work
We organize community outreach programs to 'Give Back to Community' through out the year where our members spend their time, efforts and generous donations to support the population in need in our local community. Below are some of the giving back to the community events that we organized in recent past.
Supporting KY Storm Relief Fund
14th Apr, 2025
In the wake of devastating storms (Tornado) in Eastern Kentucky that caused severe damages and historic flooding in the month of April 2025, our nonprofit organization demonstrated unwavering commitment to disaster relief by making a significant monetary donation to the relief fund. This contribution directly supported efforts to provide essential resources and aid to affected individuals and families, easing the burden during a time of great need. Our nonprofit has consistently stood as a pillar of support in times of crisis, embodying resilience and compassion when the community faces its most challenging moments. This initiative reaffirms our mission to serve as a dependable ally, ensuring that those impacted by disasters receive the assistance they need to rebuild and recover.
Saraswati Puja - Cloths & Toys Donation
2nd Feb, 2025
Our nonprofit organization successfully hosted a clothing and toy donation drive during our annual Saraswati Puja event, embodying our unwavering commitment to enriching lives and fostering community solidarity. This impactful initiative united our members to collect, meticulously sort, and distribute a wide array of gently used clothing and toys to local charitable organizations serving vulnerable populations.
Throughout the drive, our members demonstrated exceptional dedication and teamwork. From organizing donation sites to carefully inspecting and sorting items for quality and appropriateness, their efforts ensured that each contribution reached those in genuine need. By partnering with local charities, we facilitated indirect assistance to families and individuals, providing them with much-needed clothing and toys that fostered comfort, dignity, and joy.
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Through initiatives like this, we reaffirm our commitment to building a more equitable society. The clothing and toy donation drive not only met tangible needs but also reinforced the values of empathy and solidarity that underpin our work. It is through collective action and unwavering dedication that we continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.
Cloths & Toys Donation Drive
Louisville, KY - 6th May, 2024
Community members coordinated and collected Cloths & Toys from Families in Louisville. We collected over 120 lbs of gently used Cloths and Shoes. We also collected more than 100 gently used toys. All of these cloths, shoes and toys were donated to different organizations like "Dress for Success", "Hope's Closet" and "GoodWill" that will ultimately be distributed to families and kids in need. Bengali Association of Kentucky family hope that with this drive we are able to make a difference to a small portion of the society. We are committed to continue to take part in different charitable events to support our mission of making a difference in our society by Giving Back...
Cloth Donation Drive
Lexington, KY - 26th April, 2024
Community members in Lexington coordinated and collected Cloths from different families in Lexington, KY. We collected over 100 lbs of gently used Cloths. All of these cloths were donated to "GoodWill" that will ultimately be distributed/recycled/sold at lower cost to directly help people find affordable clothing and indirectly it help generate revenue for GoodWill to provide life-changing employment training and job placement services for individuals with disabilities and veterans. This initiative of Bengali Association of Kentucky also aligned with "Protect the Planet" mission of "GoodWill" as Goodwill organization diverts millions of pounds of items from local landfills every year, helping to keep our planet beautiful. We hope our efforts made a lasting impact to our community and environment..
Food Donation Drive
Jan 29th 2023
Community members prepared and donated food for the local shelter house (WAYSIDE CHRISTIAN MISSION) in Louisville, KY. The food donated by us was appreciated by the shelter house and was able to feed more than 35 homeless people in the shelter house.
