SAN JOSE, CA: Despite winter chill, more than 300 guests attended WomenNow TV’s maiden Christmas charity ball, on December 15 at Silver Creek Country Club, San Jose. “Funds raised at the charity ball will support Bay Area Charities such as Jeena, One Million Lights, Sahaita, The Grateful Garment Project, Maitri, 1000Mothers Org and Aga Khan Foundation”, said Ena Sarkar, CEO and Founder of WomenNowTV.
This Charity Ball was an exquisite and classy program lined up to support some select few Bay Area charities with unique programs and causes. Throughout the year WomenNow featured several charities and learnt a great deal about the phenomenal work they do to help the underprivileged across the world.
Many of them need to build more awareness and generate funds. All these charities work towards causes of underprivileged people. Through this Charity Ball they hope to provide them a platform to reach out to people who can help them, says Uma Asthana of WomenNow TV.
Here’s is a glimpse of organizations supported in this Charity Ball:
Jeena is a self-help group of parents founded in April 2000, dedicated to improving the quality of life of parents and children with developmental disorders. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life of parents and children with development disability by providing non-medical support, and opportunities for training and information, to parents and professionals while keeping in mind the cultural nuances.
One Million Lights works to improve the daily lives of children and adults by providing clean and healthy lighting. They distribute safe, rechargeable solar lights around the world, replacing dangerous and polluting kerosene lamps.
Sahaita is a non-profit organization committed to educating, supporting and uplifting the underprivileged members of society. This is accomplished through healthcare initiatives, education sponsorships, vocational training and affiliated partner non-profit organizations.
The Grateful Garment Project is a non-profit organization whose entire mission is to assist in the process of returning dignity to victims of sexual violence. They ensure all victims of sexual assault go home with proper clothing and are provided with items they require to reduce further trauma.
Maitri provides compassionate residential care to men and women in need of hospice or 24-hour care and cultivates the deepest respect and love for life among its residents and caregivers. The six components of Maitri’s model residential care program for people living with AIDS are Nursing & attendant care, Comfortable accommodations, Food & nutrition, Social work case management, Resident activities and Volunteer programs.
1000 Mothers to Prevent Violence is a grassroots nonprofit organization devoted to serving families who have been directly impacted by violence. “1000 Mothers to Prevent Violence” endeavors to provide a continuum of care for the entire family, in particular the grieving parent who must continue to provide for surviving children.
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) focuses on a small number of specific development problems by forming intellectual and financial partnerships with organizations sharing its objectives. They work to improve the welfare and prospects of people in the developing world, particularly in Asia and Africa, without regard to faith, origin or gender.
Ena Sarkar, Founder of WomenNow TV, thanked her team, volunteers and people who have come forward to help for such a special cause. She said WomenNow TV will continue to work with these organizations and support their cause.
Vidya Sethuraman
India Post News Service
