Educate and Shelter Children in Red Light District

Dear Supporters,

There is nothing like new clothes to make children feel special. Every day the children receive nutritious meals and snacks into the evening but days when children are given new garments are worthy of recognition. In the photo of the children doing yoga, they are wearing their new clothes and delighted to have such love and support.

Those of you who support the shelter, particularly monthly, are the behind-the-scenes heroes who provide the funds for Urmi Basu, the Director, and her dedicated staff to provide excellent care. So often those who are privileged don't realize how fortunate they are when new clothes help them feel loved and supported. The children in the shelters are educated and prove to themselves that they can do anything they set their minds to do.

The children you support in the shelter continue to be supported. We are excited and incredibly proud of six students from New Light Kolkata who completed the first level of education by clearing their secondary school exams. It might not seem like a big deal for most students but when one comes from families where most adults are either totally illiterate or have barely crossed the threshold of primary school, this means the entire world is open to them. 

Thank you for being there with your support and encouragement. We are very grateful for the unconditional love that you bring to the students by believing in them.  

Thank you!

Dear Supporter,

Our most precious assets are truly the children. You may have your own children and you know how much you care for them and their future. They are the lucky ones with a loving home and family. The children at New Light have families but they are not always the best role models.

Because of Urmi Basu the Director of New Light, there are role models abound. Urmi attracts the finest people who want to help and do so much for the program. As much as people do, there is always so much more that can be done so we thank you for your ongoing assistance in donating to New Light Shelter. The food is always nutritious and plentiful and the kindness is palpable when you walk into the shelter and see children playing. 

If you would like to volunteer there, let us know. It's great to see firsthand how your donations help children. 

I feel so grateful for the opportunity to serve such an important program since the children are the future of India.  

Thank you,

Shana Greene and Kara Harvin