PROJECTS

RECENT PROJECTS

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Ukrainian Congress Committee of America

On April 21, 2022 Aarti Foundation, Inc. donated $3,000 to the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) Long Island Chapter to support Ukraine relief efforts.

Long Island Cares Food Bank

On November 7th, together, we purchased and delivered a ½ ton of food to the Long Island Cares Food Bank in Hauppauge, NY.  The food was distributed to local food banks across Suffolk County.  This was our first event with LI Cares.

Food Bank NYC

Another event took place in Brooklyn on November 20th, in partnership again with Food Bank NYC.  A  group of 15 pediatricians package and distribute food at a makeshift food bank, coordinated by the NYC Department of Education and the NYCDOMHH.

American Academy of Pediatrics

On December 4, 2021, Aarti Foundation, Inc. and the American Academy of Pediatrics New York Chapter 2 provided joint funding to purchase new, unwrapped toys for the "Toys For Tots" drive to provide holiday gifts to children in need.

Nassau County EXECUTIVE, Arnold Drucker

Aarti Foundation, Inc. was awarded a citation by Nassau County Legislator, Arnold Drucker for being a community partner in the Toys for Tots Drive and for serving underprivileged communities in New York and abroad.

Nassau County EXECUTIVE, Laura Curran

Anika Tolat was honored on Indian American Night by Nassau County Legislature Laura Curran on July 11, 2021 for her community service in helping COVID-19 affected families in New York (donating food to shelters and PPE to hospitals) and for raising $8,481 on behalf of Aarti Foundation, Inc. to provide COVID-19 relief during the second wave in India.

ON-GOING PROJECTS

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Matrudham Charitable Eye Hospital

Each year Aarti Foundation sponsors a free eye camp at Matrudham Charitable Eye Hospital in Ahmedabad, India.  This past year, 390 patients underwent eye surgery thanks to funding from Aarti.  Complimentary glasses, eye exams, and medications were also given.

SANSKAR TIRTH

The mission of Sanskar Tirth (in Ajol) is to help young women develop self-confidence and independence through education and vocational training.  Aarti Foundation was proud to sponsor 30 students this past year.

NIRAMAYA

Niramaya Health Foundation in Mumbai, India is a non-profit organization committed to ensuring a disease-free childhood, with a focus on preventing anemia and related malnutrition in children ages 2 to 10.  Aarti Foundation has been a proud supporter for the past several years.

AIDS Combat International

AIDS Combat International (ACI) in Mumbai, India improves the quality of life of HIV-infected widows and children by reducing social stigma and discrimination through large awareness programs.  Nayanam (a subdivision of ACI) supports routine screening for eye surgeries.  ACI donated over 1,000 PPE kits to physicians and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PAST PROJECTS

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2020 - 2021

Matrudham Charitable Eye Hospital

Matrudham Charitable Eye Hospital in Ahmedabad, India prepared meals and fed families affected by COVID-19.  Aarti Foundation donated funds to support their efforts.

Sanskar Tirth

The mission of Sanskar Tirth (in Ajol) is to help young women develop self-confidence and independence through education and vocational training.  Each year Aarti Foundation sponsors girls and nursing students for education and provides equipment for women’s upliftment (e.g.,sewing machines, computers).

Niramaya Health Foundation

Niramaya Health Foundation in Mumbai, India is a non-profit organization committed to ensuring a disease-free childhood, with a focus on preventing anemia and related malnutrition in children and pregnant women.  Through Aarti Foundation’s donations over the past 10 years, Niramaya Health Foundation has been able to support 15,000 malnourished children.

AIDS Combat International (ACI)

AIDS Combat International (ACI) in Mumbai, India improves the quality of life of HIV-infected widows and children by reducing social stigma and discrimination through large awareness programs.  Nayanam (a subdivision of ACI) supports routine screening for eye surgeries.  ACI has worked tirelessly to provide medications, groceries, and educational support to COVID-19 patients and their families.  Aarti Foundation, Inc. has supported ACI’s projects for over 10 years.

Covid Relief

One of the many objectives of Sanskruti Foundation is support relief projects in India.  Aarti Foundation donated funds to deliver food kits to families affected by COVID-19 in Porbandar, India.

The Interfaith Nutrition Network

The Interfaith Nutrition Network is a homeless shelter in Hempstead, NY.  For the past 15 years, Aarti Foundation, Inc. has been donating food items around the holidays so that economically disadvantaged families can enjoy a hot meal (December 2020).

American Academy of Pediatrics

In December of 2020, New York Chapter 2 of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Aarti Foundation, Inc. provided joint funding to purchase and deliver toys to children in need during the holiday season.

Senior Community Center of the Vaishnav Temple of New York

Aarti Foundation was a grand sponsor for the reopening of the Senior Community Center  of the Vaishnav Temple of New York (VTNY) sports club.  This is to support the social well-being and activities of senior citizens.

2019 - 2020

Midnight Run

In December of 2019, Aarti Foundation donated funds to Midnight Run, an outreach that provides food and clothing to the homeless in Manhattan.

American Academy of Pediatrics

New York Chapter 2 of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Aarti Foundation provided joint funding to impact food insecurity across the regions of Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian American Cultural Association of Westchester

Aarti Foundation partnered with Indian American Cultural Association of Westchester (IACAW) to deliver personal protective equipment (PPE) to White Plains Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, and St. John’s Riverside Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian American Forum

In May of 2020, Aarti Foundation partnered with Indian American Forum to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to health care workers at Parker Jewish Institute in New Hyde Park, NY during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Interfaith Nutrition Network

One of the many objectives of Sanskruti Foundation is support relief projects in India.  Aarti Foundation donated funds to deliver food kits to families affected by COVID-19 in Porbandar, India.

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