Austin Marathi Mandal
About Austin Marathi Mandal
Austin Marathi Mandal gives Austin’s Marathi and Indian American community a place to gather around language, culture, and service. Kids can learn Marathi in Austin Marathi Shala, families can turn up for festivals and sports, and members can pitch in on charitable fundraising that reaches causes in Maharashtra, India. It is the kind of organization that keeps community life active on both sides of the ocean, while also making room for volunteers and international students who need support close to home.
What stands out here is the range of what lives under one roof, Marathi language instruction, literary work, cultural events, sports, and charitable fundraising, all rooted in the same community. It is local in Austin, but its reach extends to social and charitable causes in Maharashtra, India.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Austin Marathi Shala
An in-person Marathi study program with 8 levels, with emphasis on 60 percent oral communication and 40 percent reading-writing, plus shlok, kavita, drawing, and craft work.
Cultural events and festivals
Community events and celebrations including Makar Sankrant, Anand Mela, Ganesh Utsav, Kojagiri, movie screenings, plays, and seasonal gatherings.
Sports and recreation events
Community recreation activities such as picnics, cricket tournaments, 5K walk-runs, and Yoga Day events.
International Student Corner
Provides access to Marathi members in the Metro Austin area, networking opportunities, guidance on career, employment, Green Card, and U.S. citizenship topics, and help during emergency.
Snehadeep literary magazine
A literary publication that accepts Marathi, English, and Hindi submissions such as articles, poems, stories, jokes, recipes, games, and artwork.
Social and charitable fundraising
Fundraisers and donation campaigns for causes such as Project Asha, Breast Cancer Awareness, Student Home in Wardha district, and other social projects in Maharashtra.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Austin Marathi Mandal is organized to involve the Indian American community in educational, charitable, cultural, and literary activities.
Who they serve
The Indian American and Marathi community in Austin, including families, children, international students, volunteers, and community members interested in cultural and charitable activities.
Their impact
- The Breast Cancer Awareness donation campaign exceeded its $2,000 fundraising goal.
How your donation helps
- Breast Cancer Awareness and Project Asha
- Student Home in Wardha district of Maharashtra
- Borewells and embankments for drought relief in Pune and Beed districts of Maharashtra
- Watershed development and related rural development projects in Maharashtra
Our story
Austin Marathi Mandal was organized to bring the Indian American community together through educational, charitable, cultural, and literary activities. Its history includes the start of the Marathis On Mission initiative and donations to Myna Foundation, Ekal Vidyalaya, and Maharashtra Foundation.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Austin Marathi Mandal’s services.
International students can connect with Marathi members in the Metro Austin area for networking, guidance on career, employment, Green Card, and U.S. citizenship topics, and help during emergency. The page also notes a 50 percent discount to AMM programs for students meeting the listed eligibility conditions.
In their words
WHEN WE DREAM ALONE, IT IS ONLY A DREAM, BUT WHEN WE DREAM TOGETHER, IT IS THE BEGINNING OF REALITY.
Events
Makar Sankrant
annualCommunity celebration held as part of AMM's cultural calendar.
Anand Mela
annualA family celebration with food, fashion show, and games.
Ganesh Utsav
annualAn annual festival event in the AMM calendar.
Yoga Day
annualA community yoga event with registration.
Kojagiri
annualA community celebration that has included a cruise outing.
Picnic and Cricket Tournament
periodicCommunity recreation event with picnic and cricket activities.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Austin Marathi Mandal has shared.
Current needs
- Volunteers for AMM events
- Donations for the Breast Cancer Awareness and Project Asha fundraising effort
Volunteer opportunities
- Serve as a committee member
- Volunteer for AMM events
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What is Austin Marathi Shala?
Austin Marathi Shala is an in-person Marathi study program for age 5 and up, with eight levels and weekly classes. It puts real weight on speaking and listening, while also making space for reading and writing, shlok, kavita, drawing, and craft work.
What does the International Student Corner provide?
It helps connect Marathi members in the Metro Austin area, with networking support and guidance on career, employment, Green Card, and U.S. citizenship topics. It also offers help during emergencies.
How can someone help AMM events?
People can volunteer for AMM events or serve as committee members.
What kinds of activities does AMM organize?
AMM organizes cultural events, movie screenings, plays, picnics, cricket events, webinars, yoga events, and festivals like Makar Sankrant, Anand Mela, Ganesh Utsav, and Kojagiri.
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