AYUDH Minnesota Bake Sale Charity Drive
AYUDH Minnesota, the movement's youth group, organized a bake sale that raised $400 for the AYUDH relief drive. In December, members also prepared 69 sandwiches and pasta for residents of the Simpson Shelter in Minneapolis.
Green Friends Farm
Green Friends Farm continues to participate regularly in the San Ramon Farmer's Market.
Valentine's Cards by Toronto Satsang
The Toronto Satsang invited youth and the young at heart to its annual Valentine's card-making initiative, hoping to craft more than 70 handmade cards to brighten the day of residents at the Bennett Centre.
Donating to the YWCA Grocery Card Program
For several years, Amma Vancouver volunteers took part in the YWCA's Presents of Peace program. Since the pandemic, and with support from Amma Canada, they now donate $1,500 to the YWCA Grocery Gift Card Program to purchase 60 gift cards of $25 each — a timely help as food banks struggle to meet demand. Volunteers presented the check to Stephanie McKnight, the YWCA's Program Director, on December 12.
Victoria Satsang Donates on Behalf of Amma Canada
On December 24, the Victoria Satsang donated funds on behalf of Amma Canada to two charities where its members regularly volunteer: the Red Cedar Cafe, which prepares pay-what-you-can meals for families in need, and Our Place Society, a homeless-shelter organization that provides meals, counseling, housing and household necessities across its five Victoria offices.
