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 […]
CRY Gala to Thank Supporters for Shaping Children’s Destinies
HOUSTON: April 8, 2024 marks CRY, Child Rights and You America’s 20th year of ensuring children’s rights to a happy, healthy & educated life. Join us for an evening of reflection & celebration as we express our gratitude to our community of supporters from Houston, share our achievements & unveil our future goals at our […]
Pratham Gala Inspires Community to Support Education for Underserved in India
HOUSTON: The highly anticipated Pratham Houston Gala was held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 this year. The event brought together the city’s Indian-American community to raise awareness and funding for the charity’s learning programs for children and young people in under-served communities in India. There were performances by contestants of Indian Idol- Mohammad Danish and […]
A Great Opportunity for NRIs to Get Involved in India’s development
By Bhamy V. Shenoy I want to share a great opportunity but simple way to get involved in fighting corruption and poverty in India, a cherished goal of all of us. You can achieve this from the comforts of the house. This is based on my experience of working with two NGOs – one in […]
Young Hearts, Big Impact: Punjabi School of GSSWH Kids Rally Together to Serve at Local Food Bank
A Lesson in Compassion and Community Engagement HOUSTON: In a heartening demonstration of empathy and community spirit, a group of enthusiastic school kids from Gurudwara Sahib of Southwest Houston (GSSWH) actively volunteered their time at the Houston Food Bank, proving that age is no barrier when it comes to making a positive impact on the […]
Sewa Houston Hosts Vibrant, Successful Annual Fundraising Gala
HOUSTON: The Houston Chapter of Sewa International celebrated its annual gala on December 10th, highlighting its achievements and raising funds for various humanitarian projects. The event, named “H.E.L.P. 2023” (Help Every Life Prosper), concluded the year embodied in Selfless Service to the local community. The Gala held at the GSH event center was sold-out and […]
“I Am For Heroes” to Celebrate Veterans Day with Free Indian Cuisine Meals for Veterans
HOUSTON: The Indian Community of Greater Houston thanks all our brave veterans for their service. This Veterans Day, Nov. 11th, I Am For Heroes have joined hands with the Houston Indian American Restaurateurs Association to offer a Free Meal to All US Veterans at the following participating Indian Restaurants across Greater Houston. Alings Chinese Bistro: […]
EGMH Hosts 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
KATY: It was a gorgeous afternoon for the 2nd annual Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston charity golf tournament on Monday, October 9th at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy, Texas. 20 teams/80 players participated in this fun-filled team scramble format tournament. Registration started at 11:00 AM with contestants preparing afterwards at the driving range and then […]
Sewa International Raising Funds for Israeli Victims & Families
HOUSTON: Sewa International expresses deep concern for the people affected by the recent terrorist attacks in Israel. Our philosophy, grounded in the age-old Hindu traditions, promotes the well-being of all and the sanctity of life. We stand in solidarity with the innocent victims of these attacks and offer our thoughts and prayers to grieving families. […]
IACF Gala Goes “Casino Night” to Raise Funds for Local Charities
By Jawahar Malhotra STAFFORD, TX: It was a case of deja-vu as the Indo American Charity Foundation once again turned to a format for its 36th Annual Gala, which had worked well for it in the past. Who, after all, could turn down a Casino Night, especially if was tagged as a “Play to Win, […]
Upma & Mukulesh Shah Host Dinner with Chef Sanjeev Kapoor for Akshaya Patra
HOUSTON: Upma and Mukulesh Shah hosted an evening fundraiser benefiting the Akshaya Patra Foundation at their residence in Sugar Land on September 8, 2023. The event was graced by the presence of the renowned Celebrity Chef, Sanjeev Kapoor. The Shahs’ home was brimming with invited guests, including leaders from the Akshaya Patra Houston Chapter, AP’s […]
Morocco Earthquake Relief by Houston Community through AFDR
HOUSTON: A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Sept. 8, killing more than 2,800 people, injuring 6,000+, and 50,000+ homes destroyed making thousands homeless. The Alliance for Disaster Relief (AFDR) immediately established on ground Relief efforts with implementing partner Helping Hands for Relief and Development (HHRD) to provide emergency relief to support the affected communities. Two […]
