The Initiative
From Mahashiva Ratri (Feb 26) to Rama Jayanti (Apr 06) join our commUnity in supporting our society.
TOGETHER WE NOURISH, TOGETHER WE FLOURISH
Contemplation
giving Effort
40 days of feeling your INFINITE NATURE guided by Shri Vivek 5.30a – 6.00a ET
- LIVE on ZOOM with names displayed and cameras on!
- Receive daily audio recording
- Requested donation of $108 to charity
Collection
giving Time
540 seekers collecting 20.25 pounds of nourishment for local food banks
- Identify a local food bank of your choice
- Set aside non-perishable food
- Calculate/ Track the weight (in pounds) of the food before drop-off
- Drop off the collection at your local food bank or participating Chinmaya Mission Centers.
Contribution
giving Resources
Supporting the mission of food justice through building sustainable food systems in an underserved community
Provide your support to Food Strong in their efforts to using fresh foods as a tool to educate, empower, and cultivate health throughout Northeast Ohio
Current Status as of March 27, 2025:
List of Participating Chinmaya Centers & Ambassadors
| No | Participating CM Center | Ambassador |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niagara | Kalpesh Desai |
| 2 | Cleveland | Deepa Sriram / Archana Krishnan |
| 3 | Boston | Sapna Rao |
| 4 | Toronto | Yatin Dullabh |
| 5 | Chicago | – |
| 6 | London, ON | – |
| 7 | Raleigh | Sharmila Sridharan |
| 8 | Portland | – |
| 9 | Connecticut (includes Orange, Stamford, etc.) | Srikanth Vasudevan |
| 10 | Washington DC | Maryland – Neha Mehta Virginia – Anuradha Pajjur |
| 11 | Texas (includes Austin, Dallas, Houston, College Station, etc.) | Prema P |
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