Marathi Vishwa Association

Marathi Vishwa was incorporated on July 8, 1978 as a non-profit organization for the people in New York, New Jersey and tri-state area who are interested in the Marathi culture, music, and literature.

Registered Address : 527 Seven Bridges Road Little Silver, NJ 07739

E-mail : marathivishwa@yahoo.com
Tax ID : 22-2234125

Please mail your checks to:

Mrs. Snehal Vaze at 33 Rachael Drive, Morgansville, NJ 07751.

Introduction

Marathi Vishwa, New Jersey was incorporated on July 8, 1978 as a cultural, educational, social service and non-profit organization which represents the Marathi-Speaking people from India in New Jersey. It is the largest organization of its kind outside of India. Marathi Vishwa was founded in 1978 by six families in New Jersey. It received its tax-free status in the following year.

The Marathi community in India has always been in the forefront of social reforms and the struggle for freedom from the British and Mughal emperors. Maharashtrians have been pioneers in the movements to eradicate untouchability and women's illiteracy.

Today, Marathi Vishwa is the leading voice of the Marathi-Indian community in New Jersey. Its membership has reached 560 families and is rapidly growing at a rate of 30% a year. The organization has consistently strived to enhance the quality of its programs. Most recently, it has tried to focus the attention of its membership on projects such as the Peace Corps and a Community Center.

Marathi Vishwa membership year starts with Ganeshotsav in August. Other programs during the year include: Diwali, Sankrant, Geeta Jayanti, Sahitya Kunj (a literary meet of the local talent), Sangeet Prabhat (a day filled with Indian Classical Music), Picnic, Vasantotsav (Children's program), and marathi plays by local artists as well as artists from India.

Mission Statement

The purpose of Marathi Vishwa is to unite and organize the Marathi speaking Indian community in the United States with the goal of preserving its cultural heritage. In addition, the organization aims to encourage its members to extend charitable efforts for the service of the American people.

Objectives

To educate children in the language, culture, and music of India.
To help needy people in the United States and abroad by organizing the financial resources of its members.
To foster better understanding of Indian culture among US-born Indian children.
To enrich the cultural heritage of Marathi community by promoting its music, literatureand social traditions.

Accomplishments

Currently we :

Operate Sunday Schools for children to learn Marathi language, history, and culture.
Sponsor Indian Classical Music and Marathi Dramas.
Run a Library of over 3,000 Marathi Books, Novels etc.
Offer scholarships for higher education.
Conduct an annual essay competition to encourage the interest of the youth in India'shistory, culture, and economy.

In the past, we have:

Organized food drives for the needy during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Organized bone marrow drive and blood drive for leukemia and cancer patients.
Donated food, clothing, and medical supplies to the victims of El Nino in Central America and to earthquake victims in India.

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