Our Work
Compassion in action
Each initiative is a small act of the same mission — meeting people in need, with dignity, wherever they are. More stories to come.
Everyday Essentials, Close to Home
Closer to home, our community organized a donation drive for Loaves & Fishes Community Services — stocking the shelves with pantry staples, nutritious canned goods, and the personal-care essentials that SNAP benefits cannot cover.
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Sponsoring a Child’s Education
Narayani sponsored the education of two young students for a full academic year at Gadadhar Sishu Vikas Kendra, a non-formal school run by the Ramakrishna Math in Kolkata.
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A Diwali of Warmth for New Arrivals
During Diwali, the festival of lights, our community gathered warm food, blankets, and clothing for Venezuelan families arriving in Chicago as winter set in — and delivered it to La Casa Norte.
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A Wedding to Remember in Uniyana
When a young woman in a Himalayan village was to be married, monks from the Kalishila Ashram set out to honor her late father’s lifetime of service. Our community funded a celebration to last a lifetime.
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Seva for the Children near Kalishila
In a Himalayan village near the Kalishila ashram, we carried out a day of seva — selfless service — providing food and warm clothing to the local children.
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