The phenomenal women of SEVA Center for Humanity hand knitted scarves and hats for veterans and law enforcement personnel to keep them warm during the cold days ahead. In addition these women collected and purchased hygiene products to be distributed to the community in need.
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On November 15, 2022, SEVA hosted one of its largest events of the year.
“Donation to juvenile female (Feminine products) probationers and male” list includes (Body was, Mesh loofahs, Always Maxi pads different size, carefree panty liners, Disposable feminine wipes, Facial towelettes, Tampons various sizes (Super, super plus slender), Deodorant (spray and roll-on antiperspirant), Hair Brushes etc. “Donation of lap blankets to wounded veterans, Hat & scarfs for Cancer patients and to individuals from law enforcement departments”
Event program was started with sharing of information to members by Humana Representative Poonam (Pam) Singh. Since 1961, Humana has been committed to helping people live healthy and happy. Reps shared how their approach is simple as it offers personalized care from people who care, listens to their members and creates solutions to help them reach the best version of themselves. Signs of being deeply invested in towns and cities across the country, supporting and improving the community.
President Shashi Malik gave recap on all past events conducted during the year. To name but a few (a) Diwali sponsorship of all food for the Town of Hempstead where talent and culture from the entire South Asian community was showcased, (b) The recent Domestic Violence Advocacy Training Program held on November 12 & 13 by Sujata Warrier, PhD, Chief Strategy Officer at Battered Women’s Justice Project, and (c) Hundreds of backpacks donated in the Summer to the Nassau County Juvenile Detention Center.
Key in Seva’ work was training 12 members to help victims of domestic violence and abuse. A domestic violence victim advocate is a professional who provides vital support to victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence includes physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological abuse inflicted by a spouse, intimate partner, or cohabitant. A story was shared by President Malik on how the program was able to offer assistance to a woman who ran away to her home in Pakistan for fear of her life.
Like past events, this event also presented donations to the Nassau County Juvenile Detention Center for their female offenders, delivery of boxes of feminine products. In attendance were two representatives and they expressed their gratitude for Seva’s kindness and caring atmosphere.
President acknowledged the service of its members and presented each with flowers and words of gratitude for their invaluable service. The true symbol of a leader!
While the presentation was going on, members of the NYPD, and District Attorney (DA) office all gathered. On hearing of the Domestic Violence Training Advocacy Program by Seva, Officer Joy and District Attorney’s Office representatives shared some of the resources and information available for partnering with Seva. The Suffolk District Attorney’s office hosts, supports, and attends community events throughout the year in order to provide an important presence to the community, making community members aware that we are here to listen and to help work with them to unite the community against violence. Nicole Bissessar, PhD
