India Society Of Worcester Raises Over $385,000
India-West Staff Reporter
WORCESTER, MA – The India Society of Worcester (ISW) raised over $385,000 at its annual gala on September 21, 2024, at the historic Mechanics Hall.
The funds will help retire the remaining loan for the 8,000-square-foot expansion of the India Center, completed in 2021. “We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our community. Thanks to their support, we successfully raised over $385,000 at this gala. With these funds, ISW will soon be debt-free, allowing us to focus entirely on expanding our services and programs,” said Dr. Sanjay Shah, Gala Fundraising Chair.
The event featured performances by the ISW Symphony Ensemble and a captivating set by the Berklee College of Music Indian Ensemble, renowned for its contemporary Indian music that kept the audience dancing throughout the evening.
The gala underscored ISW’s commitment to providing a wide array of services to the Indian-American community in Greater Worcester and beyond. ISW offers a free weekly Health Stop, a senior support group, crisis counseling, and a popular language and cultural school that teaches seven Indian languages. With the expanded center, ISW has introduced new programs, including a Dhol Tasha Lezim group, 3D printing classes, college prep workshops, networking events for professionals, a women’s empowerment group, and sports activities such as pickleball, table tennis, chess, and carrom.
The funds raised at the gala bring ISW closer to its vision of a community center that serves as a hub for cultural, educational, and social initiatives, dedicated to enriching the lives of its members and promoting Indian culture in the Greater Worcester and MetroWest areas.
