Nepalese Association
of Michigan
⛩ Temple & community center

Help us build a permanent home.

Land secured in 2025. Now we're raising $500,000 to build a temple, community hall, and language-class wing — debt-free.

Raised so far37.5% · 423 donors
$187,500/ $500,000 goal

What we're building

A 12,000 sq ft community center on 3.2 acres in Canton, MI. Designed by a Nepali-American architect, the building will include:

  • Temple sanctuary · Hindu deities + Buddhist shrine, daily puja-ready
  • Multi-purpose hall · 400-person capacity for weddings & festivals
  • Classrooms · Nepali language, music, dance, and senior programs
  • Commercial kitchen · For festival cooking and catering rentals
  • Outdoor plaza · Picnics, games, and Holi celebrations
[ architect's
rendering ]
Groundbreaking: Spring 2027

Budget breakdown

Land acquisition (paid)$120,000 · ✓
Construction$67,500 / $300,000
Interior & deities$0 / $60,000
Permits & contingency$0 / $20,000

Make a donation

Tax-deductible · 100% goes to the building fund.

Founding donors

A heartfelt धन्यवाद to those who've already given.

Sharma Family
$10,000
Himalayan Kitchen
$5,000
Dr. Adhikari
$5,000
Karki Trust
$2,500
Thapa Family
$2,500
Gurung Brothers
$2,000
Maya Pradhan
$1,500
Rai Family
$1,500
Kathmandu Imports
$1,000
Joshi Family
$1,000
Anonymous
$1,000
Shrestha Family
$750