Saturday, December 15, 2007

Couple of links of purpose

1. Two doctoral students from India, Chandrasekhar Reddy Komma and Kiran Kumar Allam, at the Louisiana state University were killed recently during a home invasion. To aid the affected families in this time of need, there are some foundations set up where you could donate any money you would like to. Please pass along this information to friends and others that might be interested in helping out.
Komma and Allam Support Fund

The LSU Foundation has established a support fund for the family members of Chandrasekhar Reddy Komma and Kiran Kumar Allam.

To contribute online:

  • Visit our online giving page here.
  • Fill out the requested information on the page. On the drop-down menu that reads "For the Benefit of:" select "Komma and Allam Support Fund."

To give by mail or in person:

  • Please make checks payable to "LSU Foundation." In the memo line of your check, write "Komma and Allam Support Fund."
  • Mailing Address:

    LSU Foundation
    3838 W. Lakeshore Dr.
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
2. Ashraya Initiative for Children (AIC) is a home for street kids operated mainly by a group of dedicated college students from around the globe, located in Pune, India. They have a AIC holiday Cards campaign to raise money towards a permanent house for the facility in Pune. Please take a look and contribute to the effort if you can.