Kannada Sangha of Sacramento (KSS) selects one charity to support every year from Karnataka, India. The donations from all KSS patrons towards the charity is collected throughout the year and then sent to the selected charity. KSS with support of our community members-initiated charity efforts starting in year 2008. Since then, with the support of Kannada community and extended India community members we were able to support more than 15 non-profit organizations who are supporting various social causes like health, education etc. by contributing a total of $114,570 till date. Refer below for charity specific details.
KSS Local Charity of the Year” My Sister’s House
My Sister’s House
Vision Statement
To eliminate domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in our community.
Mission Statement
To serve Asian and Pacific Islander and other underserved women and children impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking by providing a culturally appropriate and responsive safe haven, job training, and community services.
https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/3294310
KSS is proudly supporting Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation Trust for 2025.
Established in 2015 by Patla Sathish Shetty, the Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation Trust, a registered charitable organization in Mangalore, India, is dedicated to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Yakshagana. With a focus on supporting Yakshagana artists, the trust ensures the continuity and prosperity of this traditional art form. Providing financial assistance and promoting self-sufficiency for artists, the foundation conducts training programs and workshops for enthusiasts. Additionally, it organizes conferences, meetups, and honours achievers in the field. The foundation has expanded globally, with branches in the UAE and the US, alongside its presence in major Indian cities, raising over INR 85 million through philanthropic support.
For additional information : About Us » Patla Foundation
| Year | Charity Name | Funds Raised($) | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mathru Chaya SarvaDharma Anathashrama, Shimoga | $1,900 | |
| 2009 | Sri Vivekananda Kushtha Seva Samithi, Bijapur | $5,381 | |
| 2010 | Divya Deepa Charitable Trust, Mysore | $4,100 | |
| 2011 | OM Ashram, Old age care | $4,775 | |
| 2012 | Deenabandhu Children’s home | $4,100 | |
| 2013 | 1. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals 2. Mathru Chaya Children’s Orphanage | $9,000 | KSS 10th Anniversary : Mega Charity |
| 2014 | Nisvartha Foundation | $6,112 | |
| 2015 | Nisvartha Foundation | $6,078 | |
| 2016 | Samiksha Foundation | $6,639 | |
| 2017 | Nightingale Medical Trust | $6,800 | |
| 2018 | Nightingale Medical Trust: $11000 WeEmbrance: $630 Annapurna: $630 MySisters house: $630 Butte County School Relief: $630 | $13,520 | |
| 2019 | Samarthanam- Jnanasindhu Residential School for blind kids | $5,000 | |
| 2020 | Samarthanam- Jnanasindhu Residential School for blind kids | $4,100 | |
| 2021 | Rashtrotthana Parishat, Bangalore | $7,565 | In support of COVID-19 Relief Centers in Bangalore |
| 2021 | Kaliyuva Mane – Divya Deepa Trust, Mysore | $7,500 | Funds will be used to build 1 class room. Project Completed – Pragna classroom inauguration (youtube.com) |
| 2022 | Sahana Charitable Trust for Disabled, Bangalore | $6,000 | Funds will be used to procure technology assets (On hold) |
| 2022 | Sacramento Crisis Nursery | – | Goods for domestic use in the nursery |
| 2022 | FATE.Org Sacramento | $1,000 | |
| 2023 | Support A Child | $8,000 | This donation supports 32 Children in Karnataka state for a period of 1 year. |
| 2024 | One School At A Time (OSAAT) | $7,000 | Donation Towards 4 Classroom Construction at Government High School, Bukkapatnavillage, Sira taluk, tumakurDISTRICT, Karnataka |
KSS requests its community to provide the names of the charities for selection and then selects one of the charities. These donations are tax deductible and KSS will provide the receipts for the same. For more information on charity please contact KSS Charity Team.
In addition, KSS also support local charity efforts primary through charity volunteers.
You can support KSS in it’s charity efforts in variety of ways.