1.  Hindu Mandir Executive Conference Sept 11-13, 2009 1 Ashraya: Bhutanese Empowerment Project A Seva Project of VHP of America

2.  Hindu Mandir Executive Conference Sept 11-13, 2009 2 Background 150K world wide, 60000 in America 2500 in Atlanta 5 agencies –Catholic Charities –IRC (international Rescue Committee) –Lutheran Services –World Relief –RRISA (Refugee Resettlement & Immigration Services of Atlanta) Funding for 3 months

3.  Hindu Mandir Executive Conference Sept 11-13, 2009 3 NEEDS Immediate Needs Basic necessities: –Clothing, gift cards –Blankets –Food Books for children (including Hindi books) Religious: –Photos, Samigri Transportation –to mandir, –hospital, –grocery stores.. Long Term Needs Create an emergency fund Donate NOW! Children's schools Lodging after 3 months –Working with Motels Jobs -- Skills inventory - resume English language skills Work with Govt agencies and Charitable organizations to secure funds and job placement Transportation - mobility - Driving skills

4.  Hindu Mandir Executive Conference Sept 11-13, 2009 4 Mandirs Can Help In So Many Ways Provide for Mandir Visits: Transportation Donate: to the emergency fund Coordinate: Clothing, Food Drives, Heath fairs, Satsangs, Job Fairs. Volunteer time: Big brother/Big sister. Provide rides, transportation. People who can teach driving are also needed. Adopt a family: work with one or more families; take them shopping, to doctor's appointments and be generally supportive of their needs. Tutoring: We need teachers or others willing to teach adults and children, English, Math, Science and Chemistry. Family counseling: Help provide support and guidance to families. Mentoring: for youth.

5.  Hindu Mandir Executive Conference Sept 11-13, 2009 5 Contact VHP of America: Ashraya Yogesh J. Naik, Director Seva in USA 8313 Seagull Ln. Pearland, TX 77584 281-485-8256. National Contacts: Sneha Mehta, 770-394-1353 snehajimehta@gmail.com snehajimehta@gmail.com Chandresh Mamlatdar mamlatdarc@yahoo.commamlatdarc@yahoo.com Sudershan Khurana 770-977-5519 kusum30068@yahoo.comkusum30068@yahoo.com Renu Gupta513-860-1151 nishved@yahoo.comnishved@yahoo.com