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In addition to teaching yoga and empowering women, the New York-based Krishna Foundation yesterday donated over 200 bags of groceries, clothing, shoes, toys, books and other necessities to those in need.
Its Founder and President, Sandy Sooknanan, said that the charity is one that was set up specifically to help Guyanese.
Persons collecting their bags from members of the foundation at a residence in Little Diamond
She explained that the bags for those who have been identified by members of the foundation were packed accordingly.
“When we meet someone, we see their needs, and so we pack the bags appropriately. This ensures that they get enough of what they need”.
The foundation also has its widow fund. This is set up to assist widows and or single mothers in doing repairs to their homes, as well as providing training for them to take up a trade.
“When we teach them a trade, we make contact with persons who will sponsor them. Like if we teach them sewing, we will find someone to buy that person a sewing machine,” Sooknanan said.
The programme is an annual one that has been going on for seven years. It was registered in the United States four years ago.
Its members are to return in a few months with even more items to donate.
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