Bengali Association of Pittsburgh
WELCOMING THE NEW GENERATION OF BENGALIS INTO THE GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITIES
FOR THE LAST 44 YEARS...
Welcome to the Bengali Association of Pittsburgh (BAP)- serving Pittsburgh and the greater Pittsburgh Bengali community for the last 44 years- established in 1981 and catering to the ethnic bengali crowd from all over the globe. We have been the one and only organisation in Pittsburgh and greater Pittsburgh area and have been promoting not only bengali culture and heritage but have been working hard to give back to the local communities in all ways possible... to the city who accepted us with open arms, and helped us make this into our "Home".
Who are we?
The Bengali Association of Pittsburgh (BAP) is a non‐profit organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. BAP serves the ethnic Bengali and American Bengali population primarily in the Greater Pittsburgh area, as well as nearby regions such as Morgantown, WV and State College, PA for the last 44 years. We are a non profit organization established in 1981 with the goal of keeping the Bengali community all around the globe, spanning across borders- stay connected to their cultural roots via various social and cultural events. We have been able to adapt and grow with times and have stood the test of time. We thrive to give back to the local communities in every form.
What we do?
BAP promotes Bengali culture and awareness by hosting various social programs throughout the year. Every year, BAP hosts 6 major events, each attended by up to 400 people. Additionally, BAP organizes cultural programs with invites renowned singers, poets, movie directors and other Bengali cultural luminaries from India and the USA. We strive to promote the awareness of Bengali culture and ethos through various cultural events such as traditional musical and dance programs and stage performances.
What is our social involvement?
BAP strives to connect and give back to the local community. In the past 44 years, we organized blood and bone marrow donation camps, raised money for the Special Olympics Allegheny County, collected toys for US Marine Corps Toys for Tots charity, organized benefit concert for cancer awareness and donated back to the community to fight cancer, hosted shoe drive for Soles4Souls and a non‐ perishable food collection drive for the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank. We have also physically volunteered in various charitable organisations giving in voluntary hours to help people in our community whenever needed. This year, we will continue BAP's tradition of giving back to the community by organising many more voluntary community events and will partner with the local charities.
Our Demographics (At‐a‐Glance)
BAP has around 200 regular voting members. In addition many more families and individuals participate in our annual events throughout the year. Altogether we estimate that around 240 families are directly involved with BAP in various ways. Students from various local and neighboring universities are also actively involved with us. Our demographic member age ranges from new borns to 90 year olds! Some of our founder members are still an active part of the association.
How can you Partner with Us
You can partner with us by becoming a sponsor who would have an opportunity to reach our community. Sponsors share brand awareness and exposure adding to the excitement surrounding the social and cultural programs. For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our website bengalipitt.org
BAP is run by a group of volunteers who form the Executive Committee (EC) and is elected by the people in the community through democratic election process. This committee takes charge March of every year and starts the transition next year February. EC works under the guidance of Advisory Committee (AC) which rotates every three years.
Please check the contact section for information on how to stay connected or subscribe to our newsletter, check our full list of upcoming events, view photos from past events, thank our donors, check out some important documents and find out how to pay.
Who are we?
The Bengali Association of Pittsburgh (BAP) is a non‐profit organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. BAP serves the ethnic Bengali and American Bengali population primarily in the Greater Pittsburgh area, as well as nearby regions such as Morgantown, WV and State College, PA for the last 44 years. We are a non profit organization established in 1981 with the goal of keeping the Bengali community all around the globe, spanning across borders- stay connected to their cultural roots via various social and cultural events. We have been able to adapt and grow with times and have stood the test of time. We thrive to give back to the local communities in every form.
What we do?
BAP promotes Bengali culture and awareness by hosting various social programs throughout the year. Every year, BAP hosts 6 major events, each attended by up to 400 people. Additionally, BAP organizes cultural programs with invites renowned singers, poets, movie directors and other Bengali cultural luminaries from India and the USA. We strive to promote the awareness of Bengali culture and ethos through various cultural events such as traditional musical and dance programs and stage performances.
What is our social involvement?
BAP strives to connect and give back to the local community. In the past 44 years, we organized blood and bone marrow donation camps, raised money for the Special Olympics Allegheny County, collected toys for US Marine Corps Toys for Tots charity, organized benefit concert for cancer awareness and donated back to the community to fight cancer, hosted shoe drive for Soles4Souls and a non‐ perishable food collection drive for the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank. We have also physically volunteered in various charitable organisations giving in voluntary hours to help people in our community whenever needed. This year, we will continue BAP's tradition of giving back to the community by organising many more voluntary community events and will partner with the local charities.
Our Demographics (At‐a‐Glance)
BAP has around 200 regular voting members. In addition many more families and individuals participate in our annual events throughout the year. Altogether we estimate that around 240 families are directly involved with BAP in various ways. Students from various local and neighboring universities are also actively involved with us. Our demographic member age ranges from new borns to 90 year olds! Some of our founder members are still an active part of the association.
How can you Partner with Us
You can partner with us by becoming a sponsor who would have an opportunity to reach our community. Sponsors share brand awareness and exposure adding to the excitement surrounding the social and cultural programs. For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our website bengalipitt.org
BAP is run by a group of volunteers who form the Executive Committee (EC) and is elected by the people in the community through democratic election process. This committee takes charge March of every year and starts the transition next year February. EC works under the guidance of Advisory Committee (AC) which rotates every three years.
Please check the contact section for information on how to stay connected or subscribe to our newsletter, check our full list of upcoming events, view photos from past events, thank our donors, check out some important documents and find out how to pay.
Sponsors of Bap
Testimonials from the community
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A 501(c)(3) non profit
