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 […]
BAPS Charities Respond to Hurricane Beryl Relief Efforts
HOUSTON: On July 8, Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Texas coast as a Category 1 hurricane, bringing wind gusts of up to 90 mph and heavy rainfall. The storm caused significant damage, including widespread power outages throughout the Houston area, leaving millions of residents without electricity.Right: BAPS Charities delivers a hot meal to the […]
Sewa International Steps in to Help Hurricane Beryl Victims in Texas
HOUSTON: With phones ringing every minute, Sewa International volunteers have responded to calls for help across Houston as Hurricane Beryl’s vast impact is felt. Beryl, that made landfall on the Texas coast on July 8, has killed eight, affected two million people, and caused an estimated 3.3 billion in damages. In the latest food drive […]
HC4A 12th Annual School Supplies Packing Event in Austin
AUSTIN: Central Texas schools struggle with funding, often leaving kids without essential supplies for success. School supplies are crucial not just for education, but for fostering equality and organization among students. Each year, HC4A steps up to meet this need, ensuring thousands of Texas school children start their school year right. However, with new families […]
Ekal ki Shaam: A Night of Music and Empowerment for Rural India
HOUSTON: The Ekal Houston chapter brought an exclusive live fund-raising event – EKAL Ki Shaam – to Indian and Mashup music lovers in the Houston Metro area. The audience was entertained by an energetic band and delicious dinner on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The Houston team shared Ekal-inspired successes in India, including women empowerment, organic […]
CRY’s 20th Year Gala Celebrates Supporters for Shaping Children’s Destinies
HOUSTON: 2024 marks CRY, Child Rights and You America’s 20th year of ensuring children’s rights to a happy, healthy & educated life. CRY America held 5 galas in April which raised over 1.5 million dollars. Our CRY Gala in Houston on April 21 at the Marriott Sugar Land was an evening of reflection & celebration […]
Sewa International Meets for 18th National Conference
SCHAUMBERG, IL – May 14, 2024: Sewa International USA, the Hindu faith-based non-profit organization, held its 18th National Conference at IndiaHub in Schaumburg, IL, on May 4 and 5. The conference brought together over 140 volunteers, including Sewa’s directors, advisory board members, executive team leaders, chapter presidents, coordinators, and other functionaries. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and […]
Share Your Musical Talent to Calm Shelter Animals: Join the Wild Tunes Club this Summer
HOUSTON: Kids and adults looking for a creative outlet this summer can share their musical talents by joining the Wild Tunes Club. This group of talented musicians volunteers at local shelters to play soothing melodies for animals awaiting their forever homes. An 11-year-old Houston boy named Yuvi Agarwal launched Wild Tunes, a non-profit organization dedicated […]
Indo-American Charity Foundation Kicks Off Year with Vibrant Walk-a-Thon Event Supporting the Indian Doctors’ Charity Clinic
HOUSTON: For over 35 years, the Indo-American Charity Foundation (IACF) has been a pillar of support for the underserved community of Greater Houston, serving in various areas such as education, family, general welfare and healthcare. The foundation celebrated the beginning of its annual philanthropic efforts with a successful 5K Walk-a-Thon event with the motto “We […]
BAPS Charities Hosts Annual “In the Joy of Others: Walk-Run”
HOUSTON: On April 7, 2024, BAPS Charities hosted its annual “In the Joy of Others: Walk- Run” in Houston, TX to support The Walk brought together local community members to take steps together and engage in a form of selfless service to raise awareness for our local school districts, our public servants, and our […]
