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ORGANIZATIONS

Jain Samaj of Charlotte

GUIDING PRINCIPLES : Jainism is based on five principles: Ahisma (nonviolence), Satya (truth),
Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (celibacy), Aparigraha (detachment
from material things).

HIGHLIGHTS : * Jain Samaj of Charlotte runs pathshala for children. There is
also a library and Swadhaya group where adults read spiritual
books and discuss about karma philosophy, and Jain philosophy.
* Jain Samaj is also very active in volunteering at numerous social events
that help the society.”

NUMBER OF CHAPTERS : Jain Samaj is spread all across US.

MAJOR PROJECTS : * Old clothes and blankets drive
* Shelter for Battered Women & Children (Contribution of cash/goods)
* Hindu Center Events Coordination
* Festival of India, Charlotte
* Indian Association of Charlotte
* Sewa Group (mask making, helpline)
* Trees Charlotte (planting trees, tree give away)

IMPORTANCE OF DHARMIC Together we can achieve more that what we can achieve as individual

NETWORK FOR HUMANITY : organizations. We believe in betterment of all souls.

COVID-19 RESPONSE * Jain Samaj participated with Sewa to make masks, and are part of Sewa
HIGHLIGHTS : helpline.
* Jain Samaj is also involved in numerous art projects like painting bus-
stops, and School Rocks with messages to thank first responders. “

INSPIRING STORY : In January 2020, we started a drive within our community to collect money
to buy essential suppies for Shelter for Battered Women and Children.
Within a short span of time we collected $395 and donated essential items
from a list of items that they shared with us. The group was so happy to
receive the items from us.

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