Sikhcess™ Volunteers Distribute More Than 42,000 Meals in a Single Night in Worldwide Campaign to 'Feed the Homeless'
Global effort surpasses expectations with more than 120,000 meals distributed to-date; preparations for additional campaigns already actively underway.
Washington, DC, March 09, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Sikhcess, a community-service organization dedicated to promoting the basic Sikh principles of public service and equality, today announced that volunteers around the world successfully surpassed internal estimates and distributed more than 42,000 meals to the homeless and needy last Saturday, March 1st, the largest-ever initiative undertaken by the non-profit organization.
"We owe the success of this campaign to the outpouring of support we've received from numerous Sikh Gurudwaras (temples), food donors, and volunteers. Above all, in keeping with the Sikh spirit of inclusion of all regardless of religion or color, I'm most grateful for the efforts our volunteers have made to reach out to groups outside the Sikh community to solicit the support of Christian churches and active participation of followers of all faiths, including Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, and others," stated Mr. Amit Singh, Executive Director of Sikhcess.
"I'm proud to announce that all of our volunteers have worked hard to collectively make this campaign a resounding success." On Saturday, March 1st, thousands of Sikhcess volunteers rallied the generous assistance of donors and supporters with coordinated efforts in 30 cities throughout four continents, delivering much-needed meals to tens of thousands of homeless and displaced persons on countless street-corners and shelters in:
United States: Albuquerque, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Des Moines, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco/Oakland, San Jose, Seattle, Washington D.C.
Canada: Toronto, Vancouver
Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth
United Kingdom: Birmingham
Singapore
Malaysia: Kuala Lampur
Already, Sikhcess volunteers are working towards additional 'Feed the Homeless' campaigns in Houston, Texas (USA) on March 9, Toronto, Ontario (Canada) on March 8 and 15, and Nevis (Caribbean) on March 15.
Please visit www.Sikhcess.com to learn more about how you can make a difference by volunteering and/or donating to future campaigns.
About Sikhcess 'Feed the Homeless' Campaign:
The Sikhcess 'Feed the Homeless' campaign works to address homeless hunger by taking 'Langar' (Free Community Kitchen) to those on the streets. To-date, the campaign has delivered more than 120,000 individual food packages to the homeless and needy in four continents across the globe.
The Sikh institution of Langar was started by the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak. It is the only free kitchen of its kind in the world, collectively serving millions around the globe each year, regardless of gender, social standing, caste, color, religious affiliation, or beliefs. Through this ideal of equality, the tradition of Langar expresses the ethics of sharing, community, inclusiveness, and oneness of all humankind.
Global and local inquiries for donations of food and supplies for distribution to the homeless should be directed to Donations@Sikhcess.com or to Mr. Amit Singh at 248-990-1245.
Contact: Naydja Bell
Media@Sikhcess.com
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"We owe the success of this campaign to the outpouring of support we've received from numerous Sikh Gurudwaras (temples), food donors, and volunteers. Above all, in keeping with the Sikh spirit of inclusion of all regardless of religion or color, I'm most grateful for the efforts our volunteers have made to reach out to groups outside the Sikh community to solicit the support of Christian churches and active participation of followers of all faiths, including Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, and others," stated Mr. Amit Singh, Executive Director of Sikhcess.
"I'm proud to announce that all of our volunteers have worked hard to collectively make this campaign a resounding success." On Saturday, March 1st, thousands of Sikhcess volunteers rallied the generous assistance of donors and supporters with coordinated efforts in 30 cities throughout four continents, delivering much-needed meals to tens of thousands of homeless and displaced persons on countless street-corners and shelters in:
United States: Albuquerque, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Des Moines, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco/Oakland, San Jose, Seattle, Washington D.C.
Canada: Toronto, Vancouver
Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth
United Kingdom: Birmingham
Singapore
Malaysia: Kuala Lampur
Already, Sikhcess volunteers are working towards additional 'Feed the Homeless' campaigns in Houston, Texas (USA) on March 9, Toronto, Ontario (Canada) on March 8 and 15, and Nevis (Caribbean) on March 15.
Please visit www.Sikhcess.com to learn more about how you can make a difference by volunteering and/or donating to future campaigns.
About Sikhcess 'Feed the Homeless' Campaign:
The Sikhcess 'Feed the Homeless' campaign works to address homeless hunger by taking 'Langar' (Free Community Kitchen) to those on the streets. To-date, the campaign has delivered more than 120,000 individual food packages to the homeless and needy in four continents across the globe.
The Sikh institution of Langar was started by the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak. It is the only free kitchen of its kind in the world, collectively serving millions around the globe each year, regardless of gender, social standing, caste, color, religious affiliation, or beliefs. Through this ideal of equality, the tradition of Langar expresses the ethics of sharing, community, inclusiveness, and oneness of all humankind.
Global and local inquiries for donations of food and supplies for distribution to the homeless should be directed to Donations@Sikhcess.com or to Mr. Amit Singh at 248-990-1245.
Contact: Naydja Bell
Media@Sikhcess.com
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