Objective: JAINA has very limited
sources of revenue and therefore must depend upon the generosity
of its members for financial support. It has experienced financial
difficulties off and on in the past but the time has come to address
this ongoing problem once for all and make JAINA a powerful force.
World Community Services (WCS) of Federation of Jain Associations
in North America (JAINA) has launched "Katrina Victim's
Relief Fund" to raise the fund to help the victims of the worst
natural disaster in AmericaSouth.
As followers of "Jiv Daya" and "Ahimsa" it is our moral obligation
to respond to this cause and help these victims. We can't bring
back the dead but let us help millions fighting for survival.
Your contribution will make a remarkable difference in the lives
of these unfortunate people. Previously with your support we have
raised over $200,000 for Tsunami Victims, $650,000 for Gujarat Earthquake, $100,000 for Latur
Earthquake Fund, more than $70,000 for Kutch Cyclone Relief Fund
and then for the Turkey earthquake Fund, Orissa and Kosovo. Again,
we request your generous help for this humane cause.
Please Consider Donating to World Community Services (WCS) of
Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA)
We recognize that many different organizations
have started such a fund drive and you may wonder why you should
send your donations through JAINA. Here JAINA's past record
should help you decide:
** JAINA does not charge any administrative cost to the relief
fund. Every penny donated to the fund will go towards relief
effort. JAINA will not hand over the funds to a government agency.
In fact JAINA volunteers will add their presence, experience
and effort to the fund as it is delivered to the affected area.
** Funds collected by JAINA will be spent in completely non-violent
manner keeping in mind Jain way. For example, our money will
not be spent on replacing fishing boat or serving meals with
meat. Our efforts will be directed in helping build a school
or a hospital or housing.
JAINA has already requested Presidents and Directors of all
the 67 centers in the US and Canada to collect the funds and
forward to JAINA so we can carryout a meaningful relief project.
Remember: Together Each Achieves More.
We request you to send your tax deductible (USA) contribution
via online or by mail payable to "JAINA - Katrina Relief Fund" on
receipt of this appeal and mail to:
Prakash Mehta, 2960 Mother Well Ct, Oak Hill, VA 20171
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