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ORGANIZATIONS

                           Hindu Community and Cultural Center







           Humanity”.  In  the  past  years,  several  social   services  for devotees  upon  request  Prayer or
           programs were successfully executed on different    Puja for critically ill upon request Establishment
           occasions. These activities range from assisting    of a Dedicated Fund for charitable organizations
           needy people and supporting student education       overseas Infrastructure  related projects for
           activities to providing relief for victims of natural   common use such as bus shelter
           disasters.

                                                               COVID-19 RESPONSE HIGHLIGHTS
           GUIDING PRINCIPLES                                  Serving  the  community  at  large  by  making  a
           HCCC will strive to meet the needs of the           difference in the lives of needy people is one of
           worldwide  community irrespective of religion,      the important functions of the HCCC. We believe
           race,  and cultural identity depending  upon        in  the  principle  of  “Serving  God  by  Serving
           available funds, on a priority and needed basis.    Humanity”. We have assisted needy people.



           HIGHLIGHTS                                          STATISTICS
           Provide  grants  to  non-profit  organizations  --
           local and international;  Community outreach;       Provided  Groceries  --  700  pounds  of  rice,
           programs for senior citizens; Free medical advice;   beans, canned food to  250+ families in
           Scholarships to high school students in Livermore   Livermore  School  District  and  Alameda  County
           School Dsitrict                                     Provided    2000   water    bottles  to   Open
                                                               Heart  Kitchen  which  serves  free  meals

           MAJOR PROJECTS                                      to seniors  and  needy  in Tri Valley  Area
           Food programs  for  the  needy Distribution of      HCCC partnered with Sewa International, Bay
           clothing, blankets, and toys in India and the US    Area Chapter, in the Community Food Drive
           Activities at Senior Centers Honoring  seniors
           Support  to  other  non-profit  organizations
           dedicated  to human  services  Health  advisory
           and  Education  Center  on  HCCC  premises
           Health  classes on yoga and meditation  Health
           drives such as blood donation and bone marrow
           Donation  of learning  material  to schools
           and  libraries  such  as  computers  and  books
           Scholarships  for gifted but needy students
           in India and the US Donations  to victims of
           natural disasters anywhere in the world Funeral










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