Prabasi is a non-profit socio-cultural organization of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a membership-based organization whose focus is on the Bengali language and culture. Prabasi organizes at least four cultural get-togethers every year. Besides it also organizes Bengali movie shows when available, annual new-year’s eve parties and picnics. Prabasi is also instrumental in coordinating relief efforts when a natural disaster strikes. Key Words: Indian