Corporate Partnerships & CSR — Sanhoti Bengali Association of Orange County
Invest in Bengali culture, diversity, and community across Orange County & SoCal
Why Partner With Sanhoti
- Advance Diversity & Inclusion — Sanhoti builds bridges across Bengali, broader Indian, and non-Indian communities, creating shared cultural experiences open to all backgrounds, races, and religions.
- Invest in the Next Generation — Our year-round programming gives children and young adults hands-on exposure to Bengali language, literature, and music — supporting cultural literacy and identity.
- Support Arts & Heritage — From Durga Puja and Saraswati Puja to Poila Boishakh, Sanhoti sustains centuries-old traditions and makes them accessible to wider Southern California.
- Strengthen Local Community Ties — Sanhoti brings together families across Rancho Santa Margarita, Irvine, Tustin, Mission Viejo, and greater Orange County/SoCal, fostering regional civic connection.
Community & Charitable Impact
Beyond cultural programming, Sanhoti members show up for causes across Orange County — giving companies a concrete way to co-sponsor volunteer days or fundraising drives alongside us, not just cultural festivals.
- Walk with Second Harvest 2026 — Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County · Tanaka Farms, Irvine (Hunger Relief): Sanhoti fields a team for Second Harvest's annual community fundraising walk, supporting food-insecurity relief for Orange County families.
- Sanhoti Charity Event at Laura's House (2025) — Laura's House · Orange County (Domestic Violence Support): A Sanhoti-organized charity event supporting Laura's House, an Orange County nonprofit providing shelter, therapy, legal advocacy, and prevention education for survivors of domestic violence.
- Sanhoti Charity Event at Laura's House (2026) — Laura's House · Orange County (Domestic Violence Support): A continuation of Sanhoti's partnership with Laura's House, extending support to survivors of domestic violence in the local community.
- Food for all with Sanhoti 2026 — Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, Inc. 8014 marine way , Irvine (Hunger Relief): At Sanhoti, we believe in supporting our community from the ground up. We teamed up with Second Harvest for a hands-on volunteering day, packing and distributing fresh food for local families facing hunger. Sanhoti is leading the fight against food insecurity, and special thanks to our amazing Sanhoti volunteers who lent a helping hand! Together, we’re making a difference, one meal at a time.
Ways to Give or Partner
- Corporate sponsorship of flagship events (Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja, Poila Boishakh, cultural concerts)
- Matching gift programs for employee donations
- In-kind support (venue space, catering, printing, A/V equipment, volunteer time)
- Employee volunteer days at Sanhoti events and community programs
- Multi-year partnership commitments for long-term cultural and educational programming
Sanhoti is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 39-2903777). Every corporate contribution is tax-deductible, and many employers match employee gifts dollar-for-dollar — check with your HR or CSR team.
Leadership
- Suvendu Laha — President
- Dhiman Halder — Secretary
- Anindya Chatterjee — Treasurer
- Atreyee Ghosh — Cultural Director
Get Involved
To discuss a sponsorship, matching gift, or corporate partnership, reach out — we're happy to provide our EIN, tax-exemption letter, and program details for your company's CSR review process.
Contact: [email protected] · +1 949-378-6425