Showing posts with label social justice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label social justice. Show all posts


Local Non-Profit Aims to Tackle Food Insecurity in Upcoming Draft

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) -- An upcoming local nonprofit initiative seeks to create an impact during the NFL Draft by salvaging surplus food that would otherwise be discarded and channeling these resources toward aiding individuals in the region who are facing difficulties securing their next meal.

If "Rooted In" Inc. has a single aim when the NFL Draft kicks off on April 24, it is to ensure that nobody worries about where their next meal will come from.

"We aim for visitors to comprehend the issue of food insecurity affecting individuals in Wisconsin when tourists come here. This understanding might inspire them to return to their own communities and take action towards addressing this problem," explained Selena Darrow, the Executive Director and Founder of Rooted In Incorporated.

On Draft day, this not-for-profit group will organize their Local Lineup: Draft Day Food Fest within the premises of the Bellin Health Titletown Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Clinic’s parking area.

You'll discover 10 local food craftsmen along with five food trucks, all set up so that any leftover provisions not utilized by the Green Bay Packers daily during the Draft can be distributed as planned. Any excess food collected at the event will be donated to community organizations and placed inside communal refrigerators for those in need.

Jeanette Knill, who volunteers, mentions that this type of work gives you the feeling of genuinely making a difference.

"As a volunteer, it gives me a sense of fulfillment knowing that I'm making a difference in someone's life, and simultaneously assures them that members of our community genuinely care about their well-being. Hopefully, once they're no longer facing such challenges, they will also choose to contribute," stated Knill.

A phase in somebody's life that Selena Darrow knows well.

I spent two decades as a single mother and depended on social service programs to assist me in becoming self-sufficient so that I could contribute to my community," stated Darrow. "People turn to food pantries out of necessity. Nobody chooses to rely on these services.

Almost two years since it began, this organization has contributed more than 14,000 pounds of food to various communities across Brown County.



ICBF Celebrates Handover Ceremony for 2025-2026 MC

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On Sunday, March 23, the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), which operates as an umbrella organization affiliated with the Embassy of India in Qatar, organized a ceremony at the ICC Ashoka Hall to hand over responsibilities to its new Management Committee (MC) for 2025-2026. This occasion signified the formal shift in leadership roles, honoring the efforts of previous members while also introducing those recently appointed to executive positions.

The inauguration was honored by Eish Singhal, the first secretary at the Indian Embassy and also the coordinator for ICBF, attending as the keynote speaker. Among those in attendance were A P Manikandan, president of the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC); E P Abdul Rahman, president of the Indian Sports Centre (ISC); and Thaha Mohammed, president of the Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC).

A number of past ICBF presidents such as Ziad Usman, Davis Edakalthur, N V Kader, and David John, alongside Dr Abdul Samad, who heads the ISC Advisory Council, and several members from the management committee, advisory council, and prominent community figures were present at the gathering.

The event started with a welcoming remarks from the departing General Secretary K V Boban, succeeded by the presidential address presented by ICBF President Shanavas Bava.

The main guest honored the departing management committee officers and advisory council members for their committed service. On behalf of the outgoing group, S A M Basheer, who heads the advisory council, conveyed his thanks and recognized their efforts in aiding the Indian community in Qatar.

The event marked the launch of the updated advisory council, where the chief guest officially welcomed K S Prasad as the new chairperson alongside members Nilambari Savardekar, Sadeesh Vilavil, Jawed Ahmed, and Zareena Ahad.

Speaking to those present, K S Prasad reiterated the council’s dedication to bolstering ICBF’s programs and sustaining its purpose of serving the community.

The recently inaugurated ICBF Management Committee for the 2025–2026 period was presented and greeted by Eish Singhal. This executive board comprises President Shanavas Bava, Vice President Rasheed Ahamed, General Secretary Deepak Shetty, Secretary Jafar Thayyil, Chief Financial Officer Nirmala Guru, Director of the Legal Department Khaja Nizamuddin, Supervisor of Labour & Fisherfolk Wellbeing Shankar Goud, Lead of Consular Affairs Amarvir Singh, Coordinator of Community Welfare & Insurance Program Mani Bharathi, Manager of Medical Camps & Ashraya Mini Siby, and Overseer of Repatriation and Youth Development Irfan Ansari.

During a ceremonial event, K V Boban formally transferred the documentation to the incoming General Secretary Deepak Shetty, marking the smooth handover of duties.

During his thank you speech, Deepak Shetty conveyed his appreciation to the Indian Embassy, former members, and the whole community for their support and contributions.

He further emphasized the ongoing backing. The newly formed committee affirmed its dedication to promoting welfare programs, aiding the Indian diaspora, and enhancing ICBF’s engagement activities.

The transfer ceremony signaled the start of a fresh era for ICBF, strengthening its commitment to serving the Indian population in Qatar. Under the guidance of a committed leadership group, the organization will proceed with its charitable, welfare, and support initiatives, guaranteeing a robust system of aid for Indians living in the nation.

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