The Jaya Charitable Foundation

12/31/2022

We couldn’t let the holiday season end without a big appreciation shout-out to all the volunteers who adopted a family member for Christmas!
With their help and generosity, 5 families (32 total adults, teens, kids) got Santa’d and believe in the goodness of people. Most of these families were either laid off work due to a disability or accident, single mothers, or have a long-term illness that puts a big financial strain on them.
It was an honor to partner with Kimber Bishop-Yanke and Kids Empowered again!

THANK YOU to our dear elves who took the time and effort to go shopping and beautifully wrap the presents. And thank you to our Santa Akshay for delivering them during the blizzard!
🎁Dhara, Nita, Nivita Bhalla Beri, Anjana, Anju M, Anju S, Sonal Makim, Arti Madhavan, Nishi Kikani, Sonali, Stacey, Vini, Ami, Neeta Sheth, Sangita, Nipa, Mira, Rupali Kohli Bedi, Shruti, Meenu, Ranjana, and Raksha!

12/16/2022

Looking for help! If you are able to take a little time, please could you help out these families in need?
All of these families are facing major hardships and are unable to provide anything for the holdiays. Many of the wish lists are basic items like clothing and coats and shoes.
If you’re interested, please click on the sign-up genius and choose a family member. Buy as much as you are able. Make it fun! You will be the light and hope of their holidays!
Thank you🙏🏼

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Hope you enjoy the process and know that you are their Santa - they wouldn't have Christmas without you!! So have fun shopping!! Please feel free to spend as much as you are able. They will appreciate anything they receive.....

04/01/2021

Update: All Easter basket needs have been filled!! Thank you to all the generous volunteers that stepped forward with such short notice! 🐣

Southeast MI:
Volunteers needed to create Easter Baskets for local families in need. Anyone able to help would be greatly appreciated!!
You would adopt a family and make an Easter basket for them filled with some candy, toys, pencils, stickers, etc. This would be a wonderful opportunity as a family outreach activity!

Delivery is to areas like Royal Oak, Southfield, Commerce, Warren, and Holly.
Baskets need to be delivered by this Saturday, April 3rd.
Please let us know if you can help!!
Thank you🧡💜

12/21/2020

HELP NEEDED - Auburn Hills, MI:
Looking for a volunteer to coordinate a few Christmas cheer things for a mom of 6 kids who is isolating in a hotel room because she and 5 of the kids have covid. The other child is with grandma.

Volunteer would talk directly with the mom to work out Christmas dinner, maybe cookies/milk to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve, and a small Christmas tree.

Looking for donations of:
•small Christmas tree with lights and ornaments
•volunteer to cover cost of Christmas dinner
•cookies/milk to leave out for Santa

Please message us ASAP if you can help!
🎄Thank you🎄

08/19/2020

URGENT!! We are still in need of:
200 big erasers
100 packs of loose leaf paper
100 single-subject notebooks (college ruled)
100 single-subject notebooks (wide-ruled)

We need these items by TUESDAY, AUG 25th so we can organize/put together.

Please consider donating - it will be greatly appreciated by the students receiving these kits!

THANK YOU in advance and THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated generously to this cause

Venmo:

08/18/2020

Basic schools supplies are in need for Detroit students!
We are partnering with Ford Resource and Engagement Center - they will supply 300+ backpacks and we would love to be able to fill them with these basic supplies.
Please consider donating the school supplies below or making a monetary donation towards the purchase of the supplies. Every bit helps!!!
Collection deadline is SUNDAY, AUG 23rd as we plan on distributing the "Gear Up for the School Year" kits on Monday the 24th.

THANK YOU in advance! Feel free to share this post and get the word out!

Venmo:
EMail: [email protected]

Here is what we need to fill 300 backpacks:
Notebooks - 1,500
Pencils - 300 packs of 12
Pens - 300 packs of 4
Pencil Sharpeners - 600
Big Erasers - 600
Glue Sticks - 600
Pencil Pouch/Holder - 300
Folders - 900
Loose-leaf paper - 600 packets

08/07/2020

Can you spare just 1-2 hours? Please consider helping this tireless group of volunteers.

Urgent need:
12 drivers needed to deliver food and support this Saturday (tomorrow)!

Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b48aaa628a13-pontiac

Between 9:00-11:00 to pick up and
deliver mainly to Pontiac area.

We will schedule you in the time slot you have been driving. If you are new please make sure you are signed up at www.mycovidresponse.org/octaskforce so we can send you addresses through the database. We will let you konw your time slot. Thank you everyone for your committment to the most vul...

08/02/2020

Thank you to Angie Schmucker for donating ALL these stuffed animals!! The kids in Pontiac were so happy to get a special cuddly surprise with their food delivery this week🧡
Kimber Bishop-Yanke and her crew - still hard at work every Saturday morning delivering meal boxes door-to-door💜

Please reach out if you can help in any way - donations or meal delivery.

For the month of August we will focus on school supplies for the children:
Spiral notebooks
Binders
Folders
Pencils & sharpeners
Erasers
Rulers

Thank you in advance!