Purpose: To provide an update on the ICCC Charity & Philanthropy Program.
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- COVID-19 PANDEMIC CRISIS IN INDIA – An Appeal to Indo-Canadians to Donate Generously
The Indo-Canadian Community Centre is thankful to the Ottawa community for supporting the “ICCC COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis in India – An Appeal to Indo-Canadians to Donate Generously” and generously donating for this urgently needed Humanitarian cause.
- ICCC has collected over $14,000 directly to-date for sending to EKAL Canada, as mentioned in its earlier Communique #26. The first installment of $10,000 to EKAL has already been transferred.
- The severe 2nd wave Covid-19 crisis in India, impacting many in Ottawa’s Indo-Canadian community in numerous ways, has raised donations from ICCC life members, its associates, and others in Ottawa.
ICCC is pleased to share with you the following information available to date, solely with an objective that you may reach out to your contacts and encourage additional donations for the Covid-19 crisis in India:
– Rupees 500,000 cheque and over $20,000 donated via EKAL
– Over $5500 donated via Red Cross
– Other significant amounts donated via Sewa, Toronto and numerous other charities mentioned in Communique #26.
Donations in Indian rupees have also been made by many in our community to charities including Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sewa Dal, New Delhi (assisting in cremation of Covid infected bodies – see http://www.sbsfoundation.org/. Only rupees donation accepted) and various other individually known charities providing much needed services during this crisis in India.
‘Giving Back to the Community’ is a cherished value of our rich Indian heritage. The Indo-Canadian Community Centre is committed to campaigning for the COVID-19 Relief Funds. We must all rise to give generously to ‘HELP HUMANITY’ against the ‘WRATH of CORONA’. The need for funds is urgent and ICCC kindly appeals to all for continuing with their generous donations to help our brethren so that they can effectively deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in India.
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- ICCC – Social Network of Women (SNOW): International Women’s Year – Annual Fund-Raising Campaign
ICCC SNOW has raised over $4850 this year for its annual fund-raising event. These donations are for Interval House, Ottawa.
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- ICCC – University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Research Institute (uOBMRI) Collaboration:
ICCC is continuing its ongoing collaboration with uOBMRI, and will match a generous donation to uOBMRI, via ICCC, of $10,000 by one of its life members. You are kindly requested to register for the uOMBRI virtual “Tea Time with the Docs” event on May 28th at 2:00 pm. This educational fundraising event, moderated by CTV Ottawa’s Leanne Cusack, is an opportunity to meet some of Canada’s most inspiring international leaders in brain disease research, learn strategies to enhance cognition, and discover the POWER of your brain. The presentations include:
- Maximizing Your Brain Power to Prevent Dementia (Click here)
- Understanding Your Cognitive Power and Multiple Sclerosis (Click here)
- The Power of Optimizing Activity to Maximise Concussion Treatment (Click here)
- How Exercise Powers the Muscle and the Brain (Click here)
- The Power to Prevent and Treat Stroke (Click here)
To date ICCC has raised $6,000 towards its matching donation of $10,000. Please donate generously for this worthy cause via e-transfer to treasurer@icccottawa.org. Additional information on this ICCC initiative is available on the website: icccottawa.org (Charity & Philanthropy Program).
Please note that the above event is in addition to the ongoing “Brain Health Project” under the ICCC Seniors Program.
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Please note that all donations received by ICCC are always sent in full amount (100%) to the specified charities. Further, in compliance with its policy, ICCC does not collect/channel donations for religious and political purposes.
Finally, ICCC will greatly appreciate knowing your donations information, on a strictly confidential basis (please send an email to: charityandphilanthropy@icccottawa.org).
We are thankful to those who have already started sharing their donations information with ICCC. The planned publication by ICCC of an “Annual Report – Donations by the Indo-Canadian Community of Ottawa” will greatly enhance the community profile in the Ottawa mainstream.
Please contact the undersigned or visit our website at https://icccottawa.org for further details.
Thank you for your cooperation. Please Stay Safe & Healthy.
