Celebrating Amma’s Birthday: A Gift of Love to Children in Need
August 26, 2025 — Toronto, Canada
Supporting children in need in honour of Amma's birthday
As we prepare to celebrate the sacred occasion of our beloved Amma’s Birthday, let us remember Amma's timeless message: “Our hands should be used to serve others". In Amma’s spirit, let us humbly reach out with love to children who are in need: children who long for compassion, care, and hope. This year, AYUDH Toronto is supporting Halton Women’s Place, a shelter that provides a safe haven for women who have suffered mental, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse, along with their dependent children. As the back-to-school season begins, many families at the shelter will be deeply grateful for any support we can offer. Together, we can help their children step into the school year with dignity and confidence.
Items Needed:
Back-to-School Supplies for Children:
- Insulated lunch bags
- Scientific/graphing calculators
- Protractor kits
- Paints/paint pens
- Markers/pencil crayons
- Colouring books (children & youth)
- Kids thermos containers
Items Needed for Babies:
- Strollers (double, infant & toddler)
- Potty seats
- Baby soap/shampoo
- Diaper cream
- Baby monitors with cameras
Important Note: All items must be NEW to ensure safety and dignity for the children and families at the shelter.
Collection Timeline & Location:
If possible, please bring your donations on or before September 6 to the Amma Canada Centre, 9158 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown, so that they may be blessed by Dayamritananda Swamiji during Amma's Birthday Satsang and offered as Amma’s love to the children, making it even more special. Donations will continue to be collected until the end of September or early October for those who need more time.
E-transfer Donations
If you wish to contribute financially, even a small gift can make a big difference. Those who would like to e-transfer their donation kindly send it to: athirapallath10@gmail.com
By joining hands in Amma’s spirit of service, every little act of giving becomes an act of healing. Together, let us make Amma’s Birthday a true celebration of Her compassion, by holding these children close in our prayers and actions.