Deepavali Cheer
Inner Wheel Club of Subang Selangor
15 October 2022
IWCSS spread Deepavali cheer to 20 deserving and needy families in Desa Ria on the 15th of October. Each family received a food kit worth 100 RM, and Mydin vouchers worth 200 RM to help them celebrate the festive season. For IWCSS this has always been an annual event. It has been the norm for Club members to identify financially disadvantaged families and to ensure that the donations during Deepavali went to deserving people. Club member Shoba and her friend Viji had done some social work with this community in Desa Ria near Sunway, and it was her initiative that convinced the club that this year’s contribution should be directed to them.
Puan Thana, a retired Tamil school teacher who kept in touch with students and parents in the area helped compile the list of 20 deserving families.
Rotary Club of Utara Subang Jaya joined hands with IWCSS to raise the funds needed for this project. IWCSS is thankful for their generous contribution of 3000 RM. Their president, Datuk Dr Subramaniam and six Rotarians attended the cheer along with nine IWCSS members.
Club members also collected new and pre loved ethnic wear for the families. A sumptuous tea party was hosted to usher in Deepavali. IWCSS looks forward to doing more collaborative projects with Rotary Club of Utara Subang Jaya
Rajani Vidyasagar