There is also a substantial amount that is spent on rent ($2,500/year) and this over the years could instead be spent in improving the condition of the children and their education.

The present rented accomodation is suitable for the children at the orphanage and Asha is trying to work with them towards this goal. The total funding requirement is around $80,000.(40 lacs)

Feb 05: Two years after we started the efforts towards the building we have now been able to raise all the funds required.

1. What are the different efforts made to raise funds?
2. What is the status of the building project?
3. Where can I find more detailed documentation of the building?
4. How can I help?

Asha volunteers have made various big and small efforts to raise these funds:

• Feb 2005 Contribution from Anita and Sanjeev to match their friends contributions - $5,300
• 13th Feb 2005, Anita completes the Freescale marathon. Ongoing Fundraiser - $5,300
• 31st Jan 2005, Sanjeev completes the 3M-half marathon.Pictures
• Oct 2004, Sanjeev and Anita start training to run a marathon for Seva Chakkara Building
• June-Oct 2004, Seva Chakkara Chittis - $5,300
• May 2004, Asha-MHV approves funding for building - $10,000
• April 2004, Asha-NYCNJ approves funding for building - $10,000
• Mar 2004, Donation by Emilie Roy Corey - $10,000
• Feb 2004, Donation by Sasikala R, Chennai - Rs.23,000
• Mar 2003-Feb 2004, General donations towards the project - $1,946
• Nov 2003, Funds from Car Donation by Naveen Daniel - $1,400
• Nov 2003, APAMSA at Mount Sinai School of Medicine joins pennydrive - $511
• Oct 2003, Asha Run 2003 in Central Park- 26th Oct, read a summary of the event - $4,498
• Oct 2003, contributed $1,000 towards the pennydrive.
• Sep 2003, Walkathon in Yorktown Heights- $1,431
• Aug 2003, Morgan Stanley Cricket Tournament - $100
• July 2003, Booth at Festival of Indian Culture - $100
• July 2003, Penny Drive started for Seva Chakkara - $1,300
• June 2003, Booth at FETNA - $125
• May 2003, Anita and Sanjeev's Wedding Donations - $2,400
• April 2003, Project approved by Asha-NYCNJ for partial funding - $10,000
• March 2003, Proposed for Work-An-Hour 2003 - $0

The total funds raised by Asha:
$70,711
The orphanage has also raised around $10,000 locally.
Together we have been able to raise the funds required and are now working on the paperwork for the building.

Please follow this link for the proposal, a FAQ that answers questions raised by Asha volunteers from different chapters and detailed building documentation.

You can help in many ways:

• a tax-deductable donation towards the building program. Since we are a zero-overhead organization, 100% of the donations go to Seva Chakkara. You can also check if your company matches donations to Asha which doubles your donation.

  Participate in the projects fundraising events like the penny drive. To get information on upcoming and ongoing events please mail Sanjeev Ranganathan .

  Forward the project proposal pdf format, word to your company HR or Foundations you know and keep the custodian in the loop.

  Publicize the project and ask people you know to make a donation for the project.

  Learn more about the project and present it at local gatherings.

  Any other way you can think of :-).