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June 1stth 2007 |
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About this Newsletter ... |
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Your decision to be a part of SOFKIN means a lot to us. You take the time and effort to contribute and therefore should receive updates on our progress. The SOFKIN Newsletter is meant to serve this purpose. To start with, the SOFKIN Newsletter will be sent out quarterly. Each issue will contain updates, upcoming events, recaps on any events which took place and a message from SOFKIN. We hope the idea is received well and please feel free to email any suggestions or comments to contact@sofkin.org. | |
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Message from SOFKIN Youth Group ... |
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“ He who wishes to secure the good of others, has already secured his own.” ~ Confucius It's been a few weeks since the tragedy at Virginia Tech, and though the controversy surrounding the handling of the situation has died down of late, it is crucial that we do not forget about this event. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims, and also to the family of the shooter. Times like these, in the aftermath of such sadness, are those in which we are reminded of the values we hold dear: Service, Onus, Family, Kindness, Integrity, and Nurture. Mainly because, by spreading these values to the children of the world, we can prevent tragedies like this from ever happening. As parts of our own communities, we have to provide one another the service of a support system, to help catch those who have fallen and give them the assistance to get back on track, and to prevent people from falling in the first place. We have the onus of making sure that all parts of our communities work in harmony, and to help people fit into productive roles in the community. We have to be good to our families, and as a community, we must be the guiding force for people who don't have family. We have an obligation to show all of our neighbors the kindness we would like to be shown, no matter who they are and what situations they might be in. We have to have integrity, and take care of strangers as we take care of those dear to us, because we would want the same were the circumstances reversed. And we have to nurture and love our children, so that, as they grow up, they lead happy lives and develop into well-adjusted adults to pass on these values to their own children. As much these shootings hurt us as a community, as a nation, as people, this is the time when we embrace our community. In the wake of this kind of crisis, we are reminded of how important a strong community is, and it causes us to recommit ourselves to preserving and furthering this sense of unity. ~Cara Murray - Member, SYG NJ | |
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" Thanks for your generous contributions ! " You helped SOFKIN to fund: Continue to support 'SADA BAHAAR' home for children of Maher, Pune India. Hearing Impaired units for two needy kids of Sevasamajam, Hyderabad India. ~ Thank you |
SOFKIN Talent Show & Fundraiser Recap... |
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would like to thank everyone for attending the SOFKIN Talent Show and
Fundraiser event on Feb 10th 2007. Special thanks to the guests of honor
Mr. Kris Kolluri, Mr. Upendra Chivukula, Ms. Linda Greeenstein and Mr.
Ketan Gandhi for taking time from their busy schedules to grace this occasion.
We are very fortunate to have our friends Vedicsoft Solutions, Mutex Systems, PamTen and Udipi restaurant, who always came forward to sponsor SOFKIN's events. This event wouldn't have been possible without their support. Their sponsorship helped minimizing the expenses allowing us to divert every dollar that is raised towards funding SOFKIN's projects. All our volunteers, with their timely assistance and willingness to help in every possible way madethis event a grand success! The participants from Family Karate Center, Indianica Academy, Tickled Pink from SB school, Tansen Haridas Music Academy, Kromatic Royaly, Koshar Band and Parties With Petals, made this evening colorful and entertaining with their wonderful performances. Last but not the least, the SOFKIN Youth Group demonstrated their committment towards SOFKIN values through their dedicated and enthusiastic participation in this event. Thanks to Home News Tribune, Indianera, Sentinel and TV Asia for the media coverage. We are confident that we will be able to achieve SOFKIN goals with your continued support and encouragement. "You will find, as you look back on your life, that the moments stand out
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What is SYG NJ? SOFKIN Youth Group is a team of motivated students in New Jersey with a common goal to aid less fortunate kids in the world by promoting SOFKIN’s mission in the global community. |
SOFKIN Highlights... |
| The registration of SOFKIN branch in India has been completed with FCRA approval for receiving foreign contributions. SOFKIN home for underprivileged children is currently being established in Hyderabd, India by end of August this year. Please contact us for more details if you are interested in sponsoring a child! SOFKIN management and Youth Group will be conducting a charity even in June to distribute toys and games to the kids of an orphanage in New Jersey. SOFKIN Youth Group NJ will be visiting SOFKIN homes in India in the month of August. The Youth Group will be offering volunteer services via teaching, cooking and training special skills to the kids. SOFKIN's next fundraiser planning is under way! Watch for more updates! | |
| Website Updates... | |
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Member Registration is improved. Please register as SOFKIN member TODAY if you have not already! Project listing has been updated! !! Thank You !! |
