08/31/2026
UNITED NEPALESE OF CALIFORNIA (UNC)
California 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Public Benefit Organization
EIN: 39-3919914
August 29, 2026
Dear AAPIC Leadership, Members, and Families,
Namaste and warm greetings from United Nepalese of California (UNC).
UNC is a North Bay-based nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing our community together, preserving Nepalese culture, supporting families and youth, and building meaningful connections with the diverse communities of Northern California.
Today, our homeland Nepal is going through an unimaginable tragedy. The catastrophic August 26 Bhote Koshi flash flood has taken hundreds of lives, left thousands unaccounted for, and devastated families and communities. According to the latest official information, 626 bodies have been recovered and approximately 2,400 people remain unaccounted for, with search and rescue efforts continuing.
In response, UNC is organizing a Condolence & Candlelight Gathering for Nepal:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 6:00–8:30 PM
Old Courthouse Square, Downtown Santa Rosa
This will be a peaceful community gathering where we will light flameless candles, remember those who lost their lives, pray for those still missing, stand with the affected families, and support humanitarian relief efforts for Nepal.
At a time like this, community solidarity means so much to us. Although this tragedy happened thousands of miles away, the pain is deeply felt by Nepalese families here in the North Bay.
We have been fortunate to receive tremendous friendship and support from the AAPIC community in the past. Your President, Laurie Fong, and Vice President, Grace Cheung-Schulman, have been wonderful supporters of UNC and our community, and we are sincerely grateful for their friendship and partnership.
Today, during one of the most difficult moments for the Nepalese community, we respectfully ask the AAPIC family to stand with us once again.
Please join us at Old Courthouse Square. Bring your family and friends. Your presence, prayers, and words of solidarity will send a powerful message to our community and to the people of Nepal:
You are not alone. We stand with you.
No matter where we come from, moments like this remind us that compassion has no borders and humanity brings us together.
Thank you, AAPIC families, for your friendship, your compassion, and your continued support of the Nepalese community.
Together, let us remember. Together, let us pray. Together, let us stand with Nepal.
With sincere gratitude,
Deepak Timsina
President
