Penang,
3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public visited The Ramakrishna
Ashrama to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various
commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in
executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone to give
back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need. The
event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology
Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, &
Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel & Tours Sdn.
Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.
The
Ramakrishna Ashrama (Orphanage), Penang is a charitable organization founded in
1938 under the inspiration and guidance of His Holiness Swami Bhaswarananda
Maharaj who was then stationed at The Ramakrishna Mission, Singapore. Apart
from spiritual activities, the Ashrama runs an orphanage, catering for both
boys and girls with ages ranging from 6 to 20 years old. The orphanage admits needy
orphaned children who are poor and need the help from the society to assist them
with basic needs and education. The children in the home are given proper
education and are well cared for so that they will grow up to be useful
citizens. Besides education, the girls learn traditional dancing, cooking and
housekeeping. Children excelling well academically are encouraged to pursue
higher education.
How
to help The Ramakrishna Ashrama?
1. Sponsoring a Child Program
The estimated cost to support a child at Ramakrishna Ashrama RM1,500
per annum. The breakdown cost is as follows.
Education: RM500
Food: RM600
Maintenance: RM300
Miscellaneous: RM100
2. Donation
Donation to The Ramakrishna can be done only via CIMB Cares (www.cimbclicks.com.my)
Orphan
Admission: http://theramakrishnapg.org/2009/02/22/orphan-admission/
A
child with either no parents or with a single parent who supports the child can
be admitted to the Ashrama under the following circumstances:
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He/She is from age 6 and above.
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The parent or relatives has no means of
supporting the child.
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The child has been mistreated or abused.
(Referred by the Jabatan Kebajikan Negeri or community
leaders)
Other
Information:
The
Ramakrishna Ashrama
No
37, Jalan Scotland, 10450 Pulau Pinang
Tel:
04-2270869
Fax:
04-2278921
Email:
ramkorp@hotmail.com
Website:
http://theramakrishnapg.org/
Indeed for a good cause! Well done, fellow bloggers!
ReplyDeleteYea. Hope that there are more charity events can be hosted for bloggers.
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