Blanket Drive 2015 -Thank you for making it possible!
Dear Community and Volunteers
When the winter holidays come, chill in the air in mix with Christmas carols; we all couldn’t help it but feel the holiday embrace upon us. It is the best time to cherish with family, loved ones and to share a few laughs, great meals and presence. However, while we enjoy the holiday festivity, winter time is the hardest for many people, especially those without a home. Skipping meals becomes more than a habit, but bone-chilling nights on empty stomach can be even more devastating.
Since its inception, Community Seva has taken great measures to help those in need and no other time is more crucial than the Winter months. Blanket drives are deployed at the beginning of the season; they then can be distributed at local shelters throughout the Bay Area along with a hot bowl of soup. A blanket might not seem much, but it can save a life.
This Winter marks another milestone for Community Seva; up to date, over 700 new blankets have been distributed –a crucial step in helping someone keep warm during cold winter nights. In addition to our weekly Sevas, we added over 400 meals during each winter months which will be distributed at temporary winter shelters –these temporary shelters are not equipped with a kitchen.
We have received amazing feedbacks and gratitude from these shelters after our blanket drives; what about the people we helped? Their reaction and appreciation while hugging onto each blanket we gave was priceless. That was all the strength we need to continue making a difference in our community, no matter how minute it might seem.
We could not have been able to carry out our mission if it weren’t for the tremendous support coming from our donors, volunteers and cooperation from local shelters. We are so grateful for your support and again, we thank you for “Serving the community selflessly and without boundary.”
Sincerely!
Thomas Le
-Board Member
Before and After picture at the Veteran Shelter: New pillow, bed-linen and Blanket.
