Guest guest Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Om Sai Ram! Baba Going For Alms Annadaan Service or Narayan Seva Annadaan or food giving has been recommended as a means of charity since ancient times. Baba also said, “ Sitting in this masjid (Dwarkamai) I shall never speak untruth. Take pity on me like this: first give bread to the hungry and than eat yourself. Note this well” Shri Sai Satcharita Shri Sainath also further said, “Know for certain that he who feeds the hungry, really serves Me with food. Regard this as an axiom truth.” … Shri Sai Satcharita Keeping that tradition alive, Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan, Canada (Toronto) has been performing annadaan service by participating in Charitable food drive since 2005. The support group and volunteer at Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan, Canada (Toronto) is now pleased to start “Provide a Meal Program” starting 2008 to help a Centre in Toronto, striving to promote and protect human dignity by serving people struggling with homelessness and poverty. Services are offered in a spirit of trust, acceptance and respect. The Centre serves anyone in need, without charge or distinction. Today, the Centre receives 600 to 800 visits from needy people every day. People turn to the Centre for meals, clothing, medical care, shelter, showers and supportive programs. Sevices and Program: The Centre Provides • over night shelter and a hot breakfast to 91 homeless men; • hot, nutritious meals twice daily to anyone in need (average 750 meals and snacks per day, more than 260,000 meals and snacks annually); • a daily drop-in that offers referrals, snacks, a clothing room and access to showers (150 drop-in visitors; an estimated 200 pieces of clothing distributed daily); • daily medical clinic operated by a staff nurse & partner organizations. The DARE (Drug & Alcohol Recovery Enrichment) Program offers counselling and support for homeless men before and after substance abuse treatment. The Resettlement Program offers crisis intervention and individualized support for homeless individuals who want to improve their lives. The Program offers assistance with finding housing, work, etc., as well as specialized services for refugees. The Program also provides follow-up support and eviction-prevention for clients who have found housing. The Pastoral Care Program offers counselling and support to meet the spiritual needs of clients, volunteers and staff. How You Can Help: Our very humble request, please join in this holy cause and receive Baba’s Blessings. This our first very small step towards the objective of uniting all Shirdi Sai Devotees and Humanity at large as one Forum on One Platform – The EARTH…as One Piety under One Umbrella – The SKY. As Baba always said – “ ALLAHA MALIK – GOD IS SUPREME” There are many ways to help the homeless. Organizing Provide - A - Meal program. • volunteer at the Centre. If you are 15 or older, you can join a serving (In the near Future)team, make beds or staff the drop-in or clothing room (In the Future) • organize a drive at work or school for items on the Wish List. • organize a fundraising event like a car wash, a bazaar or a dressdown day and contribute the proceeds to help the homeless. You can also donate: • any of the items on the Wish List below; • surplus prepared food from events; • surplus inventory (food, men’s used or new clothing). For moe information call (416) 294-4804 Wish List: fresh fruit and vegetables sugar pillows blankets bath towels disposable razors toothbrushes toothpaste soap shampoo shaving cream tissues band-aids cough lozenges fresh and frozen meat powdered milk instant and ground coffee teabags canned fish and meat soups and stews powdered fruit juice powdered soup bases (chicken and beef) hot chocolate cooking spices & salt ketchup cold breakfast cereals rice and pasta lip balm vitamins Tylenol Men’s Garments only cotton and work socks hats, gloves and scarves underwear shirts and t-shirts sweaters and sweatshirts running shoes, size 8 and up boots, size 8 and up jeans or other pants (30"- 38") wind-breakers winter jackets "May His Infinite Consciousness And Grace Shine Upon All Humble Efforts To Pay Homage To His Resplendent Life and Teachings" For Info: Ph: 416-294-4804 *Email: saileela99 Website: www.shirdisainath.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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