In Hyderabad, as Diwali approaches, many households engage in their annual cleaning ritual, which often results in the removal of clutter from their homes. However, instead of discarding these items, groups and individuals in the city have been collecting them and donating them to those in need. For example, a group of seven women in Sainikpuri and Vayupuri have been organizing an annual ‘Charity Jumble Sale’ since 2016. This group accepts a wide range of items including utensils, ornaments, shoes, electronics, and clothes in good condition, sorts, cleans, irons, and sanitizes them, and then holds a Sunday sale in the first week of the month where items can be bought for affordable rates. The proceeds from the sale are distributed to various orphanages, old age homes, medical expenses, and educational needs of deserving students. Similarly, the Bring a Smile Foundation, a non-profit organization with over 500 volunteers worldwide, has been collecting and donating items for 11 years. Their donation drive on November 4 has 12 convenient drop-off stations across the city where people can contribute various items such as clothes, toys, books, school supplies, utensils, footwear, and household goods. All donated items should be in good condition, and the proceeds of the drives will go towards the NGO ‘Goonj’ to help those in need across India.
Charity Jumble Sale in Sainikpuri and Vayupuri
A group of seven women in Sainikpuri and Vayupuri have been organizing an annual ‘Charity Jumble Sale’ since 2016. These women accept various items including utensils, ornaments, shoes, electronics, and clothes in good condition. They sort, clean, iron, and sanitize the items before organizing a Sunday sale in the first week of the month. High-end items are also sold on an online platform. The proceeds from the sale are distributed to various orphanages, old age homes, medical expenses, and educational needs of deserving students.
Bring a Smile Foundation’s Donation Drive
The non-profit organization Bring a Smile Foundation has been collecting and donating items for 11 years. Their donation drive is scheduled for November 4 and has 12 convenient drop-off stations across the city. Items such as clothes, toys, books, school supplies, utensils, footwear, and household goods are accepted. All donated items should be in good condition. The proceeds of the drives will go towards the NGO ‘Goonj’. The collaboration with Goonj ensures that the contributions of the foundation reach the hands of those who need them across the country.
FAQ
What items are accepted at the donation drives?
Items such as clothes, toys, books, school supplies, utensils, footwear, and household goods are accepted. All donated items should be in good condition.
Where do the proceeds from the sale and donation drive go?
The proceeds from the sale and donation drives are distributed to various organizations and causes, such as orphanages, old age homes, medical expenses, and educational needs of deserving students.
Conclusion
As Diwali approaches, different groups and individuals in Hyderabad have been collecting items in good condition from the annual cleaning ritual and donating them to those in need. These efforts help people declutter their homes while providing necessary items to those less fortunate. The proceeds from the donation drives are distributed to various organizations and causes, such as orphanages, old age homes, medical expenses, and educational needs of deserving students. These initiatives are making a significant impact in the lives of those in need and provide an opportunity for the community to come together and support each other.