Utsav Charity Projects
Utsav Philanthropy
The goal of Utsav is to get our youth involved in various charitable and cultural activities and impart on them the lesson of giving. This committee was formed to do just that. The youth committee is responsible for philanthropic endeavors within the Sacramento region under the guidance of some very experienced Utsav leaders.
2025(December)
Project St. John's Shelter
Coming Together with Purpose
UTSAV proudly demonstrated its commitment to community service by making a $1,000 organizational donation to St. John’s (SJPC), directly supporting the care, comfort, and well-being of children living at the shelter. This contribution reflects UTSAV’s belief that meaningful impact begins with stepping forward as an organization and investing in causes that protect and uplift vulnerable members of our community.
The donation was further strengthened by the involvement of the UTSAV Youth Wing, whose volunteers supported the visit by serving a luncheon and sharing holiday gifts and warm winter clothing—adding a personal touch to UTSAV’s broader commitment.
At its core, this initiative underscores UTSAV’s mission to lead with generosity, responsibility, and compassion—turning purpose into action where it matters most.
2021(April-June )
Project Breathe
Today, India is fighting against the ferocious second wave of the Pandemic. The picture in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal looks grim, where every second person is testing positive for Covid-19. We have a shortage of beds, medical devices, and oxygen units. Several Non-Profit Bengali Community organizations in the United States have formed a consortium to raise funds for our people back home and partnering with Kolkata based NGOs.
Mukti and Rural Health Care Foundation (RHCF) to extend our support by sending in Oxygen concentrators and oximeters and saving precious lives. As a part of this consortium, we are reaching out to you to request your kind support to help the people in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal gasping for air.
2020(October )
The R. D. Burman Era
The R. D. Burman Era, featuring leading Bollywood musicians (October 2020) Utsav effort led by Suman Biswas, Subir Sarkar, and others, donating over $7,000 to struggling artists due to COVID19.
Utsav Charity Concert to help struggling musicians in the Indian film industry : The Burman Era, Oct 17, 2020.
Here is article in Times:
Bollywood instrumentalists to perform live to support musicians
2019(December)
Qawwali and Ghazal Night
- For St. John’s Shelter, Qawwali and Ghazal Night by Sukhawat Ali Khan and Ensemble
2005(November)
Transfusion
- Producer: Mala Paul; Keynote Speaker:Dr. Ernie Bodai): Fundraiser for donating $5,000 to Cancer Foundation of India.
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