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16 MARCH 17, 2023

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Donates

$25,000 for Earthquake Relief in Türkiye

OUR BUREAU
Robbinsville, NJ

n response to the devastating
earthquakes in Türkiye, the BAPS
IShri Swaminarayan Mandir in
Robbinsville, New Jersey organized
a special prayer assembly on Febru-
ary 25, 2023, for those affected by the
humanitarian crisis. The community
members at BAPS offered support
for the people of Türkiye through
prayer and a generous donation of
$25,000 through its humanitarian re-
lief arm, BAPS Charities, to the Em-
brace Relief Foundation.
As hundreds of thousands are
fleeing the disaster zones and being
displaced from their homes, Em- The BAPS fund-raising event for the victims of earthquake
brace Relief Foundation has been
continuously responding to the es-
sential needs of those affected. The
donation will aid relief efforts in
three key areas: food distribution,
housing assistance, and emergency
supply distribution. At the core of
Embrace Relief’s mission is deliver-
ing sustainable solutions to achieve
immediate and lasting improvements
in situations of humanitarian emer-
gency.
The CEO of Embrace Relief
Foundation, Osman Dulgeroglu, ex-
pressed gratitude towards BAPS for
organizing the event and for their
generous donation. “I am truly over-
whelmed by your generosity and can-
not express how I feel about your un- A special prayer was performed for the victims
wavering support during this difficult
time. Thank you for your support. It g Black Olives, 1.5 Kg Pasta, 380 gr. values. Its 3,300 international centers
will bring hope and comfort to many Food packets being distributed to those Jam, 750 gr. Salt, 1 lt, Olive Oil, 1 kg support these character-building ac-
who have lost everything.” Members affected by the tremors Instant Soup, 500 gr. Black Tea, 1 kg tivities.
from Turkish Cultural Center, New fruit juice, Biscuits and Chocolates.” BAPS Charities is a global char-
Jersey, and Central Jersey Commu- itarian crisis in Ukraine. The BAPS Swaminarayan Sans- ity active in nine countries across
nity Center were also present to take An update email from the CEO tha (BAPS) is a worldwide spiritual five continents. Volunteers drive its
part in the event. of Embrace Relief Foundation, Os- and humanitarian efforts, dedicating a portion of their
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan man Dulgeroglu on Feb 27, 2023 organization that is dedicated lives in selfless service of others, both
Mandir in Robbinsville, New Jersey, mentioned the following: “We have to community service and harmony. in their local neighborhoods as well
is a community dedicated to support- started to distribute food packag- Under the guidance and leadership as globally. Working in five key ar-
ing those in need. Through various es today for the earthquake victims of His Holiness Mahant Swami Ma- eas, BAPS Charities aims to express
charitable programs, the organiza- in Hatay. We have delivered 30 Lb haraj, BAPS strives to care for the a spirit of selfless service through
tion strives to improve the lives of food packages to 250 families. Each world by caring for societies, families, Health Awareness, Educational Ser-
people around the world. In 2022, Package has; 2 kg Rice, 2 kg Wheat and individuals. Motivated by Hindu vices, Humanitarian Relief, Environ-
volunteers from the community were Grains, 1 kg Lentil, 1 kg Beans, 1 principles, BAPS endeavors to de- mental Protection & Preservation,
also involved in aiding in the human- kg Sugar, 630 gr. Tomato Paste, 500 velop individuals and instill cultural and Community Empowerment.

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