North America Telugu Society(NATS)

North America Telugu Society (NATS)
A Non-Profit Organization to serve Telugus
Dallas-Irving, TX July 4-6, 2013
Tax ID: 26-4194139
NATS is a non-profit national organization for Telugu speaking people living in North America.
NATS primary objective is to address the needs and concerns that affect the everyday lives of
Telugu people living in North America.
The Society will provide needed social, financial and educational support services to the North
American Telugu community.



NATS Accomplishments
Successfully conducted two Sambaralu conferences
 2009 - Orlando, FL with more than 6,000 attendees
 2011 - Edison, NJ with more than 7,000 attendees
 Launched NATS Helpline (1-888-4-TELUGU)
 Helpline support to victims and families in unfortunate incidents





Accident and Death Support
Immigration Assistance
Medical Assistance
Domestic Violence Victim Support
Launched “Ask NATS Doctor”
 A permanent free medical clinic in NJ

NATS Services in the US

Raised and provided services in excess of $500K in value
towards AP flood relief activities in 2009.

Conducted clothes drives, donated rice, milk powder, ready to eat food, etc. to
the flood victims.

Raised over $150K in 2010 for Sri Ramana Maharshi Academy of Blind.

Provided financial support in excess of $60K to Ms. Archana who was paralyzed
waist down in a car accident. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTE3PHk7Ye8)

Provided financial support to Baby Harshita who was diagnosed with leukemia.
raised more than $50K to meet medical and end of life expenses.

Immigration and legal assistance to Tri -Valley University students.

Balala Sambaralu events with competitions in Telugu vocabulary, music, dance
and essay writing.

Tax prep seminars for individuals and small businesses.

Free educational, career, technology, health seminars and medical camps
across all major cities.

Food drives for Salvation Army and local food banks.

Cultural and literary events.

Sports events such as cricket and volleyball tournaments.
www.natsworld.org
www.sambaralu.org
NATS Services in India





Raised $40,000 for homeless seniors for providing food and shelter.
Drinking water projects in various locations in AP state.
Fluorosis eradication programs in Srikakulam district.
Financial assistance to local NGOs for welfare of children and women affected with HIV/AIDS.
NATS initiative to eradicate polio along with Rotary Club and Melinda-Gates Foundation.
How Can you Help?
Join our vibrant and dynamic service organization.
Use it as a platform to provide services to the needy.
Become a volunteer for Helpline services - If you are a health/
medical professional please be part of medical Helpline support.
NATS is seeking generous contributions from
individuals and corporations to help support
our service activities.
For more details visit
http://www.natsworld.org
NATS sponsors and
supporters include -
Indian Community in the US

Asian Indian population accounts to about 2.8 million and is one of the fastest growing ethnic groups
in the United States.

Asian Indians have one of the highest educational levels of all ethnic groups in the US and about 71%
of Indians have bachelor’s degree or higher.

Among Indian Americans, 72.3% participate in the US work force, of which 57.7% are employed in
managerial and professional specialties.

According to the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, there are close to 42,000 Indian
American doctors.

Indian Americans have the highest household income of all ethnic groups in the United States.
Telugu Community in the US

Telugu is the second most spoken language in India and is the largest ethnic group among Indian
Americans.

Telugu population in US accounts to about 1 Million people with significant populations in all
major cities.

Advanced education; preservation of culture, language, traditions, strong family values and
entrepreneurial spirit are some of the core strengths of the Telugu community.
Telugu Community in India

Telugu language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, is the third largest language with
more than 80 million native speakers worldwide.

The state of Andhra Pradesh situated on the country's southeastern coast has a GDP
exceeding $100 billion.

Its capital and largest city Hyderabad, is home to one of India's largest IT hubs.
Major corporations such as Microsoft, Bank of America, IBM, Oracle, Dell,
Google etc. have offices in Hyderabad.