The Kugen family from South Africa organised a treat for the kids in a home and needy families in conjunction with the Deepavali festive season recently.
A very good morning from a warm, sunny Johannesburg. I hope you and everyone at AVM are doing very well.
The family and I did some feeding at a Children’s Home over last weekend in anticipation of deepavali. Together with some friends we also delivered deepavali food hampers to 54 needy families.
This is only the beginning and I have been overwhelmed by the support and interest our efforts have received. It was beyond my expectation. Initially Kugen and I set out to reach out and do this by ourselves, however once people had heard of it they were calling to participate and contribute. Many people were disappointed that they had found out too late and had missed the opportunity. I snatched the moment to advise that there would definitely be other opportunities. With more interest and more people involvement we can reach further and wider.
Our efforts to spare a thought, to share and bring some relief to the needy before deepavali was successful. It was certainly a result of Agathiyar’s blessings and support which I am immensely grateful for.
15 October 2017
Deepavali Hampers
As a team of approximately 10; we set off on Sunday morning to deliver deepavali hampers to people in need, at one of Johannesburg’s northern suburbs. The hampers consisted of regular food items, such as rice, tea bags, etc. and given that deepavali was approaching; some delicious biscuits were included. 54 families were provided with these hampers. Many of the people we encountered were elderly and sick but were found caring for others without having the means to do so. One struggling family had recently taken in two disabled siblings after their parent’s recent death. A cancer patient with little precious time living at a temple. A warm, friendly 90-year-old mother, living alone with many cats, struggling to get around with the help of a walker. An elderly lady who has lost her husband two weeks ago. Several other struggling, destitute families and individuals. It was also wonderful to see that some able families in that community had taken in destitute people and have provided them with a place to stay and food, either within their homes or on their property.
16 October 2017
Children’s Home Feeding
My family, including my young nieces and nephews, spent last Saturday night under the stars, sharing dinner with approximately 90 children, aged between 1 and 17 years, at a Children’s Home in Midrand, Johannesburg.
Dinner was a hot hearty meal, with a cool salad, a juice and a delicious serving of ice cream.
The kids were warm, friendly and very inviting. They enjoyed their meal and literally sang their appreciation and gratitude afterwards. We had a wonderful evening under the stars with these amazing stars.
Meanwhile Thedal Ulla Thenikalaai (TUT) and AVM served food last evening at the Vallalar Sathya Gnana Tirusabai in Guduvancheri.
