The Indian Community Center (ICC) was formed in 1985 to
serve the local Indian community by conducting various educational,
cultural and spiritual activities to preserve the traditional Indian
heritage in our children who are born and raised in the USA. ICC is
the parent organization to Shri Sanatan Mandir (temple), which was
set up in 1989 in Parsippany when a 4.5-acre nicely wooded property
was purchased. The temple actively celebrates many religious and
cultural events.
ICC conducts a Sunday School to teach Indian languages, music,
culture and philosophy to children. A scholarship program is being
initiated to deserving students of Indian heritage based on their
SAT scored. ICC also conducts a senior center to provide an
opportunity for seniors in the community to meet regularly for
lectures, devotional music programs, field trips, etc.
ICC has also been active in several community projects in both
USA and India. It has supported the local ambulance squad, police,
and fire departments in Parsippany, and donated to various natural
disasters in India like the Orissa Cyclone Relief Fund, Gujarat
Earthquake Relief Fund, and Tsunami Relief Fund. It also works with
various hospitals and associations to set up medical camps for needy
people in the local community.
- To serve Indian families residing in Parsippany and
surrounding communities to fulfill their religious, spiritual,
educational and cultural needs.
- To instill the traditional Indian heritage, values and culture
in children through Sunday School.
- To provide social/cultural/spiritual opportunities to seniors
through an active senior center.
- To support community development and disaster relief projects
in USA and India to assist all affected people.
- To help organize counseling services to members of Indian
community - especially youth and seniors - experiencing various
problems in life. Link them with available services or experts as
appropriate.
