Starting a HELP club/ chapter

HELP Chapters lead -- Dr. Sunitha Polepalle Makam

Students can start a HELP club/ chapter in their school. If that's too difficult, then they can do it in their community. They should invite all their friends to join. They would be the leaders of their chapter. They can do any activities that they wish. Only restriction is that every penny donated must be given to HELP Foundation. No many can be used for their activities. Best not to take cash. Take checks made out to HELP Foundation or Gofundme with HELP Foundation as recipient. For large donations, check is best to avoid transactions fees. An adult must supervise and be accountable for the financial aspect. Any amount can raised and no amount is too small---idea is for our kids to do service.

They can make a trip to the ashrams in India but every child must be accompanied by a parent who will supervise. Many ashrams are in remote areas and it's easy to fall sick. HELP Foundation doesn't have the resources to supervise or take responsibility.

Great way to build leadership skills and provide meaningful service for the children in India. Fundraising is best as the ashrams in India have everything available but always need funds so they can do more for the children and take on more kids.

Youth have creative ways to raise funds. Youth can give lessons on any talent they have. Over the years kids have given tennis lessons and raised money for the Foundation. Chess lessons, music lessons, dance lessons etc.
For those who want to tutor to raise money for HELP Foundation. Here are some tips:

  1. Set a price per hour that you would like to charge for you tutoring session.
  2. Set up a GoFundMe link with HELP Foundation as the recipient.
  3. Make a flyer and publicize amongst your friends and social media.
  4. Have the student pay in the GoFundMe link prior to each session and then start tutoring. Since this a charity, they have the option to put 0 for the GoFundMe tip.

Gather some friends & decide how you want to fundraise and spread awareness.