Event

In May 2025, Maharashtra Foundation hosted a vibrant Fundraiser Event in Florida, bringing together local supporters, cultural enthusiasts, and philanthropists united for rural and youth development in Maharashtra.

Purpose of the Event

This event aimed to support key initiatives such as:

• Education & Youth Programs in rural regions
• Healthcare Access for underserved communities
• Livelihood Support for women entrepreneurs and farmers
• Environmental Sustainability & Water Conservation Projects

Highlights of the Evening

• 🎶 Cultural Showcase: Performances featuring Marathi music, dance, and fusion acts created a festive and engaging evening.
• 🎤 Celebrity Guests & Remarks:
  • Atul Kulkarni, legendary National Award-winning actor and President of the Quest Education Support Trust, spoke passionately about “transformative education.” Quest works with government schools across Maharashtra, MP, and Rajasthan—training over 3,500 teachers and reaching 95,000 students to modernize teaching practices in early and elementary education. WikipediaIndulgexpress
  • His wife, Geetanjali Kulkarni, acclaimed actress and co-founder of Drama School Mumbai, has been instrumental in Quest’s outreach for over 10 years, leading literacy and reading-focused initiatives under the project Goshtarang. BookMyShow
• Fundraising Drive & Auction: Attendees pledged generously and participated actively in the auction, significantly boosting fundraising totals.
• Community Networking: The event fostered meaningful connections among Florida’s philanthropic and cultural communities, all rallying behind a shared purpose.

Impact & Next Steps

Funding from this evening will support:

• Healthcare camps and clean drinking water solutions in rural areas
• Skill-building workshops for women and youth to boost local livelihoods
• Expansion of educational and livelihood projects like Pimparwadi Integrated Tribal Development
• Sustainable farming initiatives promoting self-reliance and local produce

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Thank You

A heartfelt thank you to our Florida community, volunteers, celebrity guests, and generous donors. Your support continues to drive sustainable rural development and empowerment in Maharashtra.

On May 10, 2025, Maharashtra Foundation organized a heart-warming Fundraiser Event in New Jersey, bringing together supporters, well-wishers, and community members from across the tri-state area.

Purpose of the Event

The fundraiser was aimed at generating resources for grassroots development projects in rural Maharashtra, including:

• Village Development Programs (education, water access, women’s empowerment)
• Healthcare and Nutrition Initiatives
• Livelihood and Skill Development Opportunities
• Environmental and Sustainability Projects

Highlights of the Evening

• 🎶 Cultural Program – Marathi music, dance, and poetry celebrating the heritage of Maharashtra.
• 🎤 Guest Speakers & Celebrities –
  • • Atul Kulkarni (Renowned Marathi & Bollywood Actor) shared how “education and self-reliance are the true foundations of progress, and initiatives like these connect the diaspora to meaningful change in villages.”
  • Sonali Kulkarni (Acclaimed Actress) spoke about “the power of women-led development and how even small contributions can create ripples of empowerment in rural Maharashtra.”
  • Suhas Joshi (Veteran Theater Artist) highlighted the importance of “preserving cultural roots while giving back to the community.”
• Fundraising Auction & Pledges – Enthusiastic participation by attendees raised significant support.
• Community Spirit – Strengthening bonds among the diaspora while supporting a cause

Impact & Next Steps

The funds raised during the event will directly contribute to projects like:

• Pimparwadi Integrated Tribal Development Project (education, water access, women’s self-help groups)
• Healthcare Camps and Nutrition Programs in remote villages
• Support for Women Entrepreneurs and Farmers through skill training and micro-enterprises

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Thank You

We sincerely thank all the donors, volunteers, celebrities, and community members who joined us in New Jersey and made this evening a success. Your support helps us create lasting change in rural Maharashtra.

Dhananjay Kelkar, a renowned artist and founder of the ‘Art of Giving’ project has donated his paintings to support a noble charitable cause. Maharashtra Foundation has partnered with Service Program for Older People (SPOP) and Top Honors, both NY based non-profits for this initiative. There will be a silent auction of paintings on November 16, 2019, at Maharashtra Foundation’s Annual Fundraising Event in New Jersey. The starting bid will be $2,000 for each painting.

However, you may purchase paintings for $2,000 each before the silent auction. Please contact Alaka Mokadam at alakamokadam@gmail.com to confirm the availability of the painting before making the purchase.

Know more about the artist and review the paintings in the attached brochure.

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