Sewa International’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Event Triumphs with Resounding Success
HOUSTON: Sewa International’s annual charity golf tournament was held on September 7th in honor of 9/11, marking its fifth successful year at the picturesque Wildcat Golf Club in Houston. Anup Bhasin, Joint Coordinator of Sewa International’s Houston Chapter, warmly welcomed the players and guests. The ceremonial tee-off was led by Judge Christian Becerra, presiding judge […]
Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup Drive by DSNDP in Collaboration with TxDOT at Needville
NEEDVILLE — Volunteers from the Texas chapter of Dr. Shri. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP), a global non-profit organization, came together for a successful . This cleanliness drive by DSNDP drew #volunteers at Ford Bend County who collected 7 big size bags of trash between FM 361/FM 1994 upto Seiler Rd resulting in collection of around […]
Guru Krupa Foundation: A Pillar of Strength for Ekal Vidyalaya’s Mission
In the heart of India’s most remote villages, where access to education and resources is scarce, a powerful force is at work—Ekal Vidyalaya. Driving this movement is a deep-seated belief in empowerment through literacy and skill development, a mission that has been amplified by the unwavering support of the Guru Krupa Foundation (GKF). Their commitment […]
Club 24 Plus Partners with Houston Food Bank, Raising over $100,000 for Hunger Relief
By Juhi Varma HOUSTON: On July 13—Houston’s own 713 Day, celebrating the city’s iconic area code—Indo-American organization Club 24 Plus marked the occasion with a philanthropic effort, raising more than $100,000 to help combat food insecurity in H-Town. Members of Club 24 Plus gathered at the Houston Food Bank’s 308,000-square-foot facility on Portwall Street to […]
Indo-American Charity Foundation Launches Emergency Flood Relief Fundraising for Texas Hill Country
HOUSTON: The Texas Hill Country was hit by devastating floods over the July 4th weekend, the floodwater may have receded but death toll has risen beyond 130, search continues for more than 160 unaccounted people and economic damage is estimated to be $22 billion. In response to this crisis, IACF has partnered with local organizations […]
Urgent Appeal from Sewa International : Texas Hill Country Flood Relief
HOUSTON: Sewa International has reached out following the devastating flash floods in the Texas Hill Country – waters rising to 29 feet in minutes that left entire communities drowned in grief and uncertainty. Sewa International immediately mobilized over 100 volunteers from San Antonio, Houston, Austin, and Dallas are on the ground, distributing emergency supplies, comforting […]
Sewa Gala in Dallas Raises Funds, Awareness for Humanitarian Projects
DALLAS: Sewa International, a leading Hindu faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to humanitarian and community service, successfully held its groundbreaking fundraising gala in Dallas on May 18. The event brought together community leaders, generous donors, supporters, dedicated volunteers to raise vital funds for Sewa International’s diverse projects. The evening commenced with Master of Ceremonies Vandana Sirotiya […]
Shabana Azmi Appeals to the Indian Diaspora to Support CRY & Children’s Issues
HOUSTON: CRY America’s 2025 Gala series was held across 6 cities with legendary actress Shabana Azmi appealing to the guests to do “our duty as a society to support organizations like CRY that work at the grassroots with projects that make transformative changes in the lives of children”. The evenings were an amalgam of generosity […]
Pratham 2025 Gala Celebrates 30 Years of Transforming Lives
HOUSTON: The highly anticipated Pratham Houston Gala returned on Friday, April 25, marking the celebration of Pratham’s 30th anniversary. This year’s gala, themed “Together We Learn, Together We Thrive,” brought together Houston’s Indian-American community and supporters to honor three decades of transforming education for millions of children, youth, and women in underserved communities in India. […]
Silver Heart Care (SHC) Hosts Its 5th Annual 5K/10K Charity Run
SUGAR LAND: On March 23, the trails of Sugar Land Memorial Park were filled with energy, excitement, and purpose as Silver Heart Care (SHC) hosted its 5th annual 5K/10K Charity Run. This event, which brought together participants from all over the Houston-Sugar Land area, raised funds to support SHC’s Wheels of Wellness initiative, which provides […]
Houston Iftar 2025 Showcases Unity, Interfaith Harmony, and Leadership
HOUSTON: America’s largest Houston Iftar 2025 showcased unity, interfaith harmony, and leadership. The event brought together over 2,000 attendees, including diplomats, government officials, faith leaders, and business executives, reinforcing its role as a beacon of peace, coexistence, and mutual understanding. Held at the Bayou City Event Center in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office and Sister […]
New President Uma Dama Discusses Ekal Houston and Expanding Donor Engagement
By Juhi Varma HOUSTON: Nonprofit Ekal’s success in educating and empowering underprivileged children in India wouldn’t be possible without its committed leaders. Uma Dama, who became president of Ekal’s Houston chapter in October 2024, spoke with us about the organization and its current and upcoming initiatives. Inspired by Ekal’s mission, Uma ji joined the organization […]
Club 24 Visits Indian Doctors Clinic
HOUSTON: On Saturday, March 1st “Club24 Plus” Members visited IDCC Clinic located inside the GSH event center. This visit was organized by Club24 Founding Member Ashok Garg, also on the IDCC Board. The objective of the event was to spread awareness in the community that “Primary Care” and “EYE Care” services are available to […]
Silver Heart Care: A Youthful Pact to Provide Care for Older Generations
By Jawahar Malhotra SUGAR LAND: It started off with a conversation between Raghav Singh and his dad Sanjay on the driveway of their house. It was 2020 and COVID had just started spreading all over the nation and Raghav came up with an idea to take care of older people who were unable to get around. […]
Indo American Charity Foundation’s 36 Years of Altruistic Charitableness Still Continuing!
HOUSTON: For over 36 years IACF (Indo-American Charity Foundation) has appealed to the philanthropic spirit of the Indo American community in Houston to address needs in the areas of Education, Family, General Welfare and Healthcare in the metro Houston area. “We live here, We give here” is their motto, and they have a focused mission […]
Disha USA’s Third Annual Diwali Gala & Fundraiser with 500 Attendees
Honoring Civic Engagement and Community Spirit HOUSTON: Disha USA held its 3rd Annual Diwali Gala and fundraiser in Houston, drawing over 500 attendees, including approximately 50 elected officials from Greater Houston’s Harris, Fort Bend, and Brazoria counties. The event brought together Republican and Democratic leaders alike in celebration of Diwali, highlighting the unity within the […]
Interfaith Ministries Honors Devinder & Sushma Mahajan
HOUSTON: Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston once again filled the Hilton Americas ballroom with close to 600 supporters for its 2024 Tapestry Gala with the theme of “A Better Tomorrow Starts Today”. The event raised close to $700,000 to support IM’s commitment to another half-century of facilitating dialogue and collaboration within Houston’s diverse community by […]
Muhammad Saeed Sheikh Receives Prestigious “One World Award 2024” from Sister Cities of Houston
HOUSTON: Prominent Community organizer and recognized Business Leader, Muhammad Saeed Sheikh received the “One World Award 2024” from Sister Cities of Houston and becomes the first South Asian Pakistani American nominated for this prestigious recognition on his international impact, exceptional leadership, and outstanding contributions to Houston’s international spirit. Muhammad Saeed Sheikh is a distinguished community […]
Sewa’s 4th Annual Charity Golf Event Triumphs with Resounding Success
HOUSTON: Sewa International’s annual charity golf event, held in remembrance of 9/11, celebrated its fourth year at the scenic Clear Creek Golf Course in Houston. Anup Bhasin, Joint Coordinator of Sewa International Houston, warmly welcomed the golfers and guests, introducing Dan Davis, the Mayor of Manvel, one of the youngest mayors in the country. Mayor […]
