Date: Sept. 16th, 2008

As Hurricane Ike passed through four southern states, it left the devastating destruction. The storm as large as the state of Texas left its affect from Louisiana to Texas. The hurricane killed 34 in US and several thousands were evacuated and taking shelter.

Sewa International USA extends its sympathy to victims of Hurricane Ike and condolences to those whose family member lost life. Sewa International USA Houston chapter is working with various organizations to provide relief to people living in shelters in Houston. And hope to actively support relief activity. Particularly we are concerned about the International students dislocated due to loss of power and access to food.

Sewa International USA is providing hot meal to students and others in need and participating in further relief activities with local and federal emergency relief efforts. Sewa International along with other organizations already started serving hot meal. Volunteers are also providing assistance in filling FEMA and other forms for government assistance. Sewa International USA will continue to mobilize volunteers to participate relief efforts.

Sewa International USA had actively participated in relief activities during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. During Hurricane Katrina, Sewa International volunteers provided daily toiletry kit while teenage volunteers worked to make the kit. Sewa International volunteers also provided food at FEMA centers and neighborhood churches to effected people.

About Sewa International USA:

Sewa USA is a Non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization with International presence. Sewa International partner NGOs has over 25 years of experience and has the capability to develop volunteers from the local population. Sewa International USA helps victims regardless of caste, class, creed, color or religion. Sewa International USA funds project in the area of health care, education, women empowerment, environment and disaster relief and rehabilitation in India, USA, Caribbean countries and South America.
 
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