PLEASE GIVE ME an ADDRESS in Gujarat

[Guest guest]

Dear All,

 

On 27th January, I have called up Indian Consulate to find what kind of

relief we could offer. They replied Clothes and money would do. I have

collected money and handed over. But I have also collected a lot of used

clothes, I have separated them as Children's clothes, Ladies clothes, and

gents clothes and a box full of blankets. They are amounting up to 30

cartons. After doing all this exercise I called up the Consulate to know

that Air India has stopped transporting Clothes. Now I am planning to send

all these clothes on my own expenses. If anyone of you knew any relief

organization working in Gugaraj quake hit area please let me know. All I

need is an address of an organization which is willing to distribute the

clothes and blankets. I will rush these cartons as soon as I receive the

address.

 

I just wanted to share my feelings related to this subject:

 

I can understand the pain and grief which those people must be undergoing

now. You may remember in 1993 there was an earthquake which devasted the

Latur village in Maharashtra. I was in Bombay at that time. Some devotees

from USA have colleted a lot of used clothes and forwarded them to my

teacher H.H. Saradapriyanandaji. She called me and instructed me to hand

them over to some organization which is doing this, or distribute them all

by myself. But then I have decided to go and distribute the clothes

myself. I have requested Indian Red cross in Bombay, they were kind enough

to offer the transportation free of cost to Latur. Finally I landed there

and distributed the clothes. I was at Latur for two weeks serving at that

disaster area. I can still remember the happiness in the eyes of those

hapless victims, while receiving clothes, blankets and all help which we

could offer! I know what we did was a little compared to what needs to be

done. But I know that it helps, all that we need is to help. Help as much

as you can. Remember what Taittiriya says "SriyA dEyaM, bhiyA dEyaM,

saMvidA dEyaM... aSraddhayA adEyam..."

 

GOD bless those American devotees who sent clothes to Latur Victims. Since

I have seen how much their help counted, I can for sure say that the

blessings of the Almighty will fall abundantly on those American Devotees,

for they did what ever little they could. Hari Om.

 

 

I remain yours,

Madhava

[Guest guest]

Dear Shree Turumella

I just forwarded the email message below from SSVT to the CMWRC members.

And I am forarding it to you.

The collection is till the 10th. I am trying to find out if India House of

worship does this on a regular basis also, then we can all continue this for

regular times to orphanages etc. But at least for now , assess for your

needs if the following helps.

Please also call these two places for the large load you have-

Geetha

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SSVT CLOTHING DRIVE for GUJARAT QUAKE RELIEF

Saturday Feb. 3 thru Saturday Feb. 10

 

SSVT is working with the India House of Worship to collect clothes for

earthquake relief efforts in Gujarat, where hundreds of thousands have lost

their families, shelter and belongings. Please contribute what you can.

 

What we're looking for: Sarees, salwars, dhotis, shirts, pants, skirts,

blouses, petticoats, sweaters, kurtas

What we *CANNOT* accept: Shoes, belts, clothing with buckles, clothing that

may be inappropriate -- e.g, spandex leggings

 

Please bring your clothes in plastic bags (trash bags will do) to Stage II

in SSVT's lower level (behind the auditorium); please *do not* bring boxes

or suitcases.

 

The bulk of the clothing donated from SSVT's Dec-Jan drive have already been

diverted toward earthquake relief. In addition, SSVT is collecting donations

for quake relief, which will be sent via India Development and Relief Fund,

and is holding three special pujas to pray for quake victims and their

families.

 

Please forward this email to your friends and family in the DC area and urge

them to make a contribution, as well.

[Guest guest]

OM

Pranam

Please read this and decide if you may help:

http://www.divyajivan.org/update_2-1-01.htm

http://www.divyajivan.org/interim_report2.htm

http://www.divyajivan.org/gujarat_earthquake_relief_effort.h

tm

Pranam

OM

> Dear All,

>

> On 27th January, I have called up Indian Consulate to

find what kind of

> relief we could offer. They replied Clothes and money

would do. I have

> collected money and handed over. But I have also

collected a lot of used

> clothes, I have separated them as Children's clothes,

Ladies clothes, and

> gents clothes and a box full of blankets. They are

amounting up to 30

> cartons. After doing all this exercise I called up the

Consulate to know

> that Air India has stopped transporting Clothes. Now I

am planning to send

> all these clothes on my own expenses. If anyone of you

knew any relief

> organization working in Gugaraj quake hit area please let

me know. All I

> need is an address of an organization which is willing to

distribute the

> clothes and blankets. I will rush these cartons as soon

as I receive the

> address.

>

> I just wanted to share my feelings related to this

subject:

>

> I can understand the pain and grief which those people

must be undergoing

> now. You may remember in 1993 there was an earthquake

which devasted the

> Latur village in Maharashtra. I was in Bombay at that

time. Some devotees

> from USA have colleted a lot of used clothes and

forwarded them to my

> teacher H.H. Saradapriyanandaji. She called me and

instructed me to hand

> them over to some organization which is doing this, or

distribute them all

> by myself. But then I have decided to go and distribute

the clothes

> myself. I have requested Indian Red cross in Bombay,

they were kind enough

> to offer the transportation free of cost to Latur.

Finally I landed there

> and distributed the clothes. I was at Latur for two

weeks serving at that

> disaster area. I can still remember the happiness in the

eyes of those

> hapless victims, while receiving clothes, blankets and

all help which we

> could offer! I know what we did was a little compared to

what needs to be

> done. But I know that it helps, all that we need is to

help. Help as much

> as you can. Remember what Taittiriya says "SriyA dEyaM,

bhiyA dEyaM,

> saMvidA dEyaM... aSraddhayA adEyam..."

>

> GOD bless those American devotees who sent clothes to

Latur Victims. Since

> I have seen how much their help counted, I can for sure

say that the

> blessings of the Almighty will fall abundantly on those

American Devotees,

> for they did what ever little they could. Hari Om.

>

>

> I remain yours,

> Madhava

>

>

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