Sandwich Drive
One evening while watching a show about life and its travails the Youth boys collectively came to the realization that poverty is an epidemic that can be cured.Love is the answer, however the Youth, perplexed by this abstract yet simple concept found that the pain in their heart urged them to do something about it.
The youth combed over numerous ways to help the homeless and were inspired by the Lord's own efforts and Love of Grama Seva. Service with love and a smile. Empowered with this new burst of energy the Youth chose to reach out to the homeless people of downtown Toronto and began to prepare and deliver nutritious vegetarian meals
Every Friday prior to delivery the boys meet and prepare the meals. Then on Saturday the youth load an SUV full of meals and head downtown. They travel on foot targeting areas that are most under-served. These include major streets such as Sherbourne, Church, Jarvis, Queen, King, Dundas, Gerard and Young Street. Furthermore, specific locations are targeted, including areas such around the Eatons Centre and Nathan Phillips Square. If there are any sandwiches left over the Youth then go to the Salvation Army shelters and donate the rest.This experience has allowed the youths to not only give back to the community, by serving those that need aid the most, but also mature and grow as individuals. It has taught the boys the importance of selfless service and Service with Love and a Smile.
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Healthy Mind - Healthy Body
The youth utilized basketball as the vessel to teach critical leadership and team building skills to children from grade 4-6.(at the Sathya Sai School). The children were also taught the importance of having a healthy mind and body. The importance of excercise and it's role in maintaining good health was emphasized.These life skills and values were taught in a fun non-invasive manner through instructions, discipline and repetition.
This is a 8 week program. Initially the children are taught the basic skills of basketball, such as defense, jump shooting, dribbling, rebounding. These skill sessions are followed up by full court games, which gives the children an opportunity to apply the skills they have been taught and have practiced. Scores are tabulated with emphasis on discipline, respect and sportsmanship. This 12 week program beginning in mid November and ending in mid January will be capped off with a tournament where the children can show their parents and well-wishers all the skills they have learned.