CHANDANA KANNADA SANGHA

Chandana Kannada Sangha (CKS) of Kansas City and Greater Kansas is a 24-year-old, non-profit organization that serves to support social & charitable causes as well as promote various cultural activities that is centric to the state of Karnataka. Our organization boasts an active member community of 100+ families, gathering at various times each year to not only celebrate customs and festivals that are local to the state of Karnataka but also to host, partner, raise funds and volunteer for several causes that benefit the greater community of Kansas City throughout the year, including but not limited to

• Blood drives with American Red Cross and Community Blood Bank

• Fundraisers in collaboration with a variety of organizations

• A forum where children of Kannadigas imbibe the culture of Karnataka and present/exhibit their talents in numerous cultural events that are hosted quarterly each year.

• Coat/clothes drives led by our Youth team each Sep-Oct.

• Youth led monthly newsletter "Nammura Suddi" connects the diaspora through local and Karnataka regional news, crosswords, quizzes while showcasing local business who collaborate with our organization.