Thank You for Making India Home’s 15th Annual Gala A Great Success!
Dear India Home Family,
We wanted to express our gratitude for your incredible support during our 15th
Annual Gala. This year, we set out with an ambitious goal of raising $125,000 to
further our mission of serving our beloved senior community, and we are thrilled
to announce that we have not only met but exceeded this goal, "raising a
remarkable $129,385.83!"
We couldn't have done it without each and every one of you - our cherished attendees and dedicated community supporters. Your presence and generosity transformed our Gala into an unforgettable and impactful event. We're delighted to share this incredible news and our heartfelt thanks with you.
Our Mission
India Home is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of and empowering the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean senior immigrant community in New York City through culturally competent services. At India Home’s centers, our seniors find community and resources through a diverse range of programs and activities. Our programs include congregate meals, creative aging programs, case management programs (e.g. assistance with citizenship, benefits access, service referrals, etc.), and educational talks on health, nutrition, financial safeguards and elder law.
What we do
At India Home’s centers, our seniors find community through a diverse range of
programs and activities, from educational talks on health and nutrition,
financial safeguards and elder law, to trips to museums and parks and
advocating for themselves at City Hall. Our seniors sing, do garba, take yoga
and art classes. They celebrate July 4th, Diwali, Eid and a host of other
festivals. They love dancing- whether it is to Bollywood music or traditional
folk songs. Our programs, which are run out of existing senior center
facilities and faith-based places, encourage active participation and social
interaction.
Our senior centers
Jamaica
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday 8:00am-12:00pm at:
Desi Senior Center
8537 168th St, Jamaica, NY 11432
Ozone Park
Tuesdays 10:00am – 2:00pm at:
Shree Sundar Gopal Mandir
97-53 104th St, Ozone Park, NY 11416
Flushing
Wednesdays 10:00am – 2:00pm at:
Hindu Center
45-52 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355
They have given all their life to their children and the community…it’s time to give back
Dr. Vasundhara Kalasapudi, Executive Director
I am all the way from Bangladesh, I didn’t really have any friends. Now, I have people to talk to.
Mahmuda Khatun
Senior
India Home makes it easier for members to face the pandemic through their various programs such as lunch packets 3 days a week for those seniors who need it most, and supplies of groceries, etc. when outside movement has been much restricted for seniors.
Harunur Bhuyan
Senior
The pandemic itself is a tough time but I am not feeling as if anything negative is happening, as I’m really really busy participating in India Home activities. I’m even more busy than I was before!
Shamsun Nahar
Senior
The friendliness of all the people here is very important to me. It is something that I enjoy very much.
India Home is our second home. We eagerly await for Mondays and when we meet, it is joy, fun and learning.
When I came to this country I was lost and lonely…India Home brings smiles and happiness on our faces.
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Read MoreBecome a Proud Volunteer
We are always looking for help at our centers and offices. Whether you have a special skill you would like to share with the seniors or would like to help out on projects at our offices, or just spend time with the seniors, the opportunities are endless! Shoot us an email and we will make it happen!
