BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Donates $25K for Turkey Quake Relief

Robbinsville, new JeRsey: In response to the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville, New Jersey organized a special prayer assembly on February 25, 2023, for those affected by the humanitarian crisis.

The community members at BAPS offered support for the people of Türkiye through prayer and a generous donation of $25,000 through its humanitarian relief arm, BAPS Charities, to the Embrace Relief Foundation.

As hundreds of thousands are fleeing the disaster zones and being displaced from their homes, Embrace Relief Foundation has been continuously responding to the essential needs of those affected.

The donation will aid relief efforts in three key areas: food distribution, housing assistance, and emergency supply distribution. At the core of Embrace Relief’s mission is delivering sustainable solutions to achieve immediate and lasting improvements in situations of humanitarian emergency.

The CEO of Embrace Relief Foundation, Osman Dulgeroglu, expressed gratitude towards BAPS for organizing the event and for their generous donation. “I am truly overwhelmed by your generosity and cannot express how I feel about your unwavering support during this difficult time. Thank you for your support. It will bring hope and comfort to many who have lost everything.” Members from Turkish Cultural Center, New Jersey, and Central Jersey Community Center were also present to take part in the event.

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville, New Jer- sey, is a community dedicated to supporting those in need. Through various charitable programs, the organization strives to improve the lives of people around the world.

In 2022, volunteers from the community were also involved in aiding in the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

To learn more about the charitable and spiritual programs and initiatives of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan in Robbinsville, please visit their website at www.baps. org/robbinsville

An update email from the CEO of Embrace Relief Foundation, Osman Dulgeroglu on Feb 27, 2023 mentioned the following: “We have started to distribute food packages today for the earthquake victims in Hatay.”

We have delivered 30 Lb food packages to 250 families. Each Package has; 2 kg Rice, 2 kgWheat Grains, 1 kg Lentil, 1 kg Beans, 1 kg Sugar, 630 gr. Tomato Paste, 500 g Black Olives, 1.5 Kg Pasta, 380 gr. Jam, 750 gr. Salt, 1 lt, Olive Oil, 1 kg Instant Soup, 500 gr. Black Tea, 1 kg fruit juice, Biscuits and Chocolates.”

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Comprised of the Company’s international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with KTRK Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

KTRK Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Houston: ‘Waking Up Free: India’s Journey’ premieres at the Miller Outdoor Theater on March 31, 2023, at 8 pm, as part of Miller’s 100th season and in the 75th year of India’s Independence.

A brand new recipient of National Endowment for the Arts funding, Silambam Houston is proud to present this 90-minute thematic presentation in Bharatanatyam that tells the stories of India’s freedom struggle, and celebrates her heroes, through the dynamic kaleidoscope of dance and the emotive range of classical Indian music.

This original production takes the audience on India’s journey to freedom and beyond: from the oppression of the British Raj, to the remarkable stories of the nonviolent resistance, led by the heroes of India’s freedom struggle, and carried through with patriotic fervor by the people of the country, to the hope and optimism of present-day India.

Conceptualized and directed by Lavanya Rajagopalan, the production features choreography by award-winning dancer/ choreographer Priya Murle (from Chennai India). The stirring original music score is composed and directed by Nandini Anand, and performed by senior dancers from the Silambam Houston Dance Company and Shri Silam- bam Academy (Chennai).

This performance is made possible by a grant from the Miller Theater Advisory Board. Silambam Houston programming is supported by funding from the

National Endowment for the Arts, the Texas Commission on the Arts, the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, the BIPOC Arts Network and Fund, and Dance Source Houston

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