About Us

Ridgewood Nepalese Society (RNS) is a domestic not-for-profit organization registered in New York State since 2003. The main purpose of this organization is to promote Nepalese arts and cultures, and unite Nepalese people in Ridgewood, New York City, and throughout the nation at large. The community activities such as celebrating festivals together, helping for newly arrived residents, and raising funds for community purpose in the area were started from 1998 however, the organization was formally registered five year later. RNS is recognized as one of the most unite and influential organization among Nepalese organizations in NYC, and in the nation. It has around 1500 general and life members and more than 500 donors. RNS has already raised more than $.5 million dollars for community development. It has purchased a land in Ridgewood area, and the construction of Nepalese Community Center (NCC) and Durga Temple (DT) are in the process. The main office of this organization has been remained in Ridgewood area of New York City.