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As a responsibility and duty to the society we live in, we are planning to have two charity donations to help a small fraction of those who are underprivileged and victims of misfortune.
We have short-listed 3 charity foundations as recipients of our Sheva project, namely the Austin Street Shelter, the Family Place, and Hope's Door. The Austin Street Shelter is home on any given night to approximately some 350 to 400 homeless people. Similarly, the Family Place harbors family violence victims and provides counseling and support to the victims. The third foundation is Hope's Door, a women's shelter for survivors of domestic violence.
If you are interested in donating to any of the these shelters, please go through the list of items below, and feel free to contact Manisha Daswani at (972) 596-6522, Karuna Demla at (972) 398-1684, Gobind Nandwani at (972) 826-1900, Nomita Surtani at (972) 733-0586 or myself Raja Bellani at (972) 758-8628. We will be going to the shelters personally to distribute the items. You are welcome to join us. The deadline for donating your items will be Sunday, the 12th of September.
We look forward to your cooperation on this project.
Austin Street Shelter needs:
Rubbing alcohol, Disposable razors, Kotex, Pocket combs, Toothbrushes, Bars of soap, Detergent, Q-tips, Antibiotic ointment, Peroxide, Oragel, Laxatives, Diarrhea medicine, Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin, Rolaids/Tums, Pepto-Bismol, and various over the counter colds medicines for Allergies Coughs, Colds and Sinuses.
The Family Place needs:
FOOD PANTRY: Canned vegetables, canned meats, canned spaghetti or pasta sauces, canned soups, canned fruits, dry foods such as rice, beans, spaghetti, macaroni and cereals. Packaged foods such as mac and cheese, hamburger helper, jello or pudding mixes, cake mixes and frostings, cornbread, biscuit mixes, peanut butter and jelly.
PERSONAL ITEMS: Toothpaste, soap, shampoo and deodorant. Also hair gel and other hair products, especially for African American families, combs, brushes, sanitary supplies, alcohol-free over-the-counter medications, makeup, new socks and underwear (all sizes).
INFANT/TODDLER ITEMS: Bottles, drop-in bottle liners, disposable diapers, wipes, formula, soy formula, baby monitors, car seats, cribs, playpens, high chairs, digital thermometers, strollers, booster seats, bouncy seats, child proofing equipment, changing tables and portable potty chairs.
SHELTER ITEMS: Mops, buckets, brooms, dust pans, disinfectants, liquid cleaners, laundry baskets, detergent, batteries, disposable gloves, toilet brushes and sponges.
KITCHEN SUPPLIES: Mixers, food processors, knives, pots, pans, dishes, spatulas, kettles, kitchen towels, cookie sheets, mixing bowls, measuring cups/spoons, hot pads, can openers, cutting boards, sponges, whisks, knives, flatware, long forks and spoons, plastic tumblers, glasses, mugs, small hand-held appliances, microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, food storage containers and large storage bowls.
GIFT CERTIFICATES: Places like Wal-Mart, Target, bookstores, grocery stores, restaurants. Also services such as hair care, massage, manicure. Phone cards, too
Hope's Door Items needs:
Used mobile/cell phones to be used for emergency situations.
©2004 DFW Sindhi Association
We will be having a Satsang to celebrate both Ganesh Chaturthi and Janamashtmi on Sunday, the 12th of September. Following are the details.
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If you would like to participate in the bhajan program, please contact Nomita Surtani at (972) 733-0586. We look forward to seeing everyone there.