Fresno: Sikhi-Seva for the Houseless-Cinema

A message from our Fresno Sevadars:

Definition: Seva means service. In Sikhism, seva refers to selfless service for altruistic purposes on behalf of, and for the betterment of a Community.  Sikhs have a tradition of seva. A sevadar is one who performs seva through philanthropic, voluntary, selfless, service.  Seva is a means to promote humility and demote egoism which is a basic concept of the Sikh religion and is one of three fundamental principles of Sikhism

Now that another Thanksgiving has come and gone, we can all say that we are thankful for many things: A warm house, food on our tables, and the clothes on our backs and a loving family. But what about the people who are not as fortunate to have these things? Together we will partake in selfless service or Seva raising money to purchase food, and collecting clothes to then distribute them to the less fortunate. In hopes that our small helping hand will help them through the winter.

So far we have collected $100 PLEASE help us raise money. Though we are all strapped for cash, we HAVE a community to turn too, so ask your family, friends and loved ones for donations. As Sikhs, let’s do something that is in part REQUIRED of one, to help not the poor or someone “LESS” than us but those equals who have had a rough life.

If you can’t donate money now, please donate your valuable time. It’s a ONE day event and maybe it will inspire new younger generation of Sikh to acknowledge and take actions against the severe crisis in our own backyards.

According to the Washington Post 43.5 percent of Fresno’s poor live in extremely poor neighborhoods (where more than 40 percent of the residents live below the federal poverty line — $17,600 a year for a family of four).

Now with the recession, you can count on more young and homeless on the streets of Fresno. STAND UP Singhs/Kaurs!

Items you can donate:

• Tooth Brush
• Tooth Paste
• Dental Floss
• Bandaids
• Underwear
• Neosporin
• Cortisone Cream
• Cotton Swabs
• Listerine
• Deodorant
• Nail Clippers
• Baby Wipes
• Thick Socks
• Batteries
• Feminine hygiene products
• Blankets
• Sweaters/Sweats

Invite your friends please and forward the message, together, we are the movement.

Please fill out the following registration form if you wish to volunteer and it will also give you the option to help with donations: