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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Each year, the Walk for Values team in Canada organizes an annual food drive and a service activity along with the walk. Despite the postponement of the event due to the pandemic this year, the team continued with the food drive, and found creative ways…
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During the coronavirus pandemic, many community service centers were unable to help the homeless due to government restrictions. One such center is Sanctuary Toronto, Canada, which provides temporary housing, food, clothing, and basic health services to the homeless. Five Young Adults, along with 41 volunteers…
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The success of making 1,445 masks during April 2020 prompted the Ladies Wing of the Sathya Sai Centre of Cooksville to donate more masks in May 2020. The Young Adults created a form to collect information about fabric requirements for masks and potential suppliers. The…
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