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Maharashtra Covid Relief Fund campaign in association with BMM

As all our near and dear ones back home in Maharashtra and the rest of India are affected by the second wave of Covid virus and are struggling to get hospital beds, oxygen and necessary equipment for personal protection; Maharashtra Foundation, in association with Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal, appeal to all the donors in the North America to support by generously donating to this special fund. The first round of funds as described in the banner are already being distributed to the three organizations:

1. Dr. Hedgewar Hospital, Aurangabad
2. Halo Medical Foundation, Osmanabad
3. Dindayal Bahuuddeshiya Prasarak Mandal, Yavatmal

We are getting numerous requests for additional help and we will continue to support them as the funds become available. We can do this together! We will identify the organizations working at grass root level that are in need and all of you can support as you have done in case of every calamity on our motherland!

Maharashtra Foundation donates Covid-19 relief funds to Dr. Ambedkar Sheti Vikas Va Sanshodhan Sanstha (ASVSS)

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There are many full time social workers in Maharashtra, serving the poor and needy. Covid 19 has turned the whole world upside down. These social workers are on the forefront in this fight too. While this crisis continues without an end in sight, we need to take care of these workers and their families in their time of need.

ASVSS has identified 75 full time social activists in Maharashtra.  They will be given financial assistance of Rs. 5000 per month for 3 months to help them through this crisis. With your help, Maharashtra Foundation will be able to serve these selfless individuals who give so much to society.

Maharashtra Foundation has donated US$ 14,000.

Maharashtra Foundation donates Covid-19 relief funds to Annapurna Mahila Mandal / Pariwar

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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Maharashtra has been hit the hardest. We have selected Annapurna Parivar – a group of 6 NGOs that provide microcredit and other services like daycare in the slums of Mumbai and Pune. They have a well-established food distribution system to reach people in low income areas.

Annapurna has worked out a relief strategy that includes food packets at Rs. 1,000 per packet. These packets include grains, salt, oil, and masala and will last an average family for 15 days. The Maharashtra Foundation has funded 500 food packets, for a total of $6,765.

While this will help mitigate the short-term suffering in the area, the situation is dire, and they will need continued support.

As the world was looking forward to a new year, we were challenged by the most devastating pandemic of our times; Covid 19 caused by the novel coronavirus Sars -Cov-2.

This virus not only put our most vulnerable population at risk but it also challenged the overall support structure of our socioeconomic wellbeing.

Within the US, New York and New Jersey were the most affected states. The governments of both states were struggling to keep up with the spread of the disease and also ensuring that the affected patients received the care and attention they deserved. All frontline workers and health care providers were struggling to keep up with the pandemic.

Dedicated to social and economic causes, Maharashtra Foundation decided to raise funds through a Covid-19 relief drive in association with Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal (BMM). The board of MF also decided to donate $10,000 to the NYC Mayor’s emergency Relief Fund and $7,000 to NJ based Relief Fund.

As the demand for help is still very high in terms of funds, support to food banks and PPE, please continue to help to this cause.

Maharashtra Foundation COVID-19 USA Relief Fund

Maharashtra Foundation is actively engaged with Local and National USA organizations to arrange relief for first responders, healthcare workers, seniors and all those who are affected by this pandemic and in desperate need for help.

Maharashtra Foundation has committed $20,000 for this cause, but more is needed. We appeal to you to do your part. Join us in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, we can play an important role in addressing this emergency.

Maharashtra Foundation COVID-19 India Relief Fund

There is a surge of requests coming from India. Maharashtra Foundation is actively engaged with various NGO’s in India to see where help is needed the most.

We have committed $15,000 to this cause but more is needed. We appeal to do your part. Join us in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, we can play an important role in addressing this emergency.

Brihan Maharashtra Mandal of North America (BMM) is partnering with Maharashtra Foundation in both of these efforts.