During the fall of 2021, heavy rainfall in British Columbia flooded farms, marooning farmers and homeowners, and drowning thousands of animals. In this dire situation, SSSIO volunteers raised funds for local food banks and delivered food and supplies to those affected by the natural disaster….
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To express gratitude to healthcare workers, the Ladies’ wing of the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Cooksville individually wrapped and delivered 200 eggless, nut-free cupcakes on April 17, 2021 to SickKids, a hospital for children affiliated with the University of Toronto. The volunteers were happy…
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The Pregnancy Center in Toronto, Ontario supports families for pregnancy and parenting. The Center experienced a dramatic increase in demand for their Care Closet that provides families with hygiene products and supplies during the pandemic. On June 1, 2021, 60 SSSIO volunteers from the Sri…
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Although the events during 2020 were unprecedented, the Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) students of the Sri Sathya Sai Center Toronto-York persevered and carried forth their programs. The SSE ‘Christmas Drop’ program was designed to celebrate the children’s continued participation and included a surprise visit from…
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On December 20, 2020, the Sri Sathya Sai Centre of Ontario hosted a regional Toy and Food Drive to support local disadvantaged communities. Volunteers donated 200 toys which gave sparks of joy to the children who received them. In addition, the Food Drive supported indigent…
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On December 28, 2020, volunteers from the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Ontario donated five sewing machines to support underprivileged women in Jaffna, Sri Lanka – which were in addition to seven sewing machines previously donated. Volunteers from the Manthikai Sri Sathya Sai Center in…
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On October 3, 2020, 60 volunteers from the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Brampton/Mississauga delivered about 1,400 kgs of non-perishable food, 40 boxes of baby diapers and wipes, and 15 crates of water bottles to the Battered Women’s Shelter in Brampton, and the Service Food…
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On September 26, 2020, 22 volunteers, including SSE children from the Sri Sathya Sai Centre of Toronto-York participated in a tree planting event, organized by the City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation Department at the Humber Arboretum. The volunteers planted 65 native trees and…
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On June 25, 2020, more than 30 SSIO volunteers from the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Mississauga organized two food-drives to serve the needy during the Covid-19 pandemic. The volunteers collected and delivered non-perishable food items to various local food banks. In addition, they participated…
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On June 14, 2020, the SSIO team delivered over 650 pounds of food to the impoverished community of Malvern, near Toronto. On June 15, 2020, the volunteers delivered nearly 7,500 pounds of food to The Daily Bread Food Bank, an organization that supports all registered…
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