THE CHILDREN EXTEND THEIR GRATITUDE AND BEST WISHES (2016)

NEW CLOTHES TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR (DEC 2016)
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we were able to sponsor new clothes that were distributed by our VP to the children. A special thanks to Lori and Jim who have contributed substantially to make this New Year special for less fortunate children!

 CELEBRATING XMAS WITH DINNER AND DESSERT​ (DEC 2016)
Christmas cheer was spread to the children through provision of dinner, dessert and clothes. This was only made possible through the generosity of our donors at People to People Foundation.

THIRD ANNUAL FUNDRAISER LUNCH AND SILENT AUCTION AT CASTLEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB - MARCH 2015
Another very successful fundraiser. The HIV and underprivileged girls in India thank you for making a difference in their lives!
Thanks once again to all our family, friends, Board Members, volunteers, donors of silent auction and raffle gifts, for all your contributions which resulted in our 4th annual fundraiser being the best ever. We appreciate your being a big part of the People to People family.

 RECIPIENT OF THE RUBY AWARD FROM SOROPTIMISTS INTERNATIONAL- 2014
Our founder, Lori Murphy, was awarded the prestigious Ruby award from Soroptimist International for her efforts in spreading awareness and catering to the needs of HIV infected women and children. Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

 ANOTHER FUND RAISER HELD AT THE HOME OF BOARD MEMBER SIMA YAZDANI - NOVEMBER 2014
Board Member Sima Yazdani hosted a very successful fundraiser at her home on Sunday. A wonderful Persian lunch cooked by Sima was followed with a violin concert by Rachel Mundaden.

A GENEROUS DONATION FROM THE SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE AT CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF PLEASANTON(CCOP) - NOVEMBER 2014 

In addition to the $10,000 received from Vacation Bible School, People to People has received $1,000 from the Catholic Community of Pleasanton's Social Justice Committee! Thank you CCOP!

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF PLEASANTON(CCOP) VBS - JUNE 2014
Co-founders, Jim and Lori Murphy, visit the Vacation Bible school at CCOP, and spread awareness about the mission of People to People Foundation. The Vacation Bible school generously donated $10,000 to help fund the projects sponsored by People to People Foundation.

SECOND ANNUAL FUNDRAISER LUNCH AND SILENT AUCTION - APRIL 2014
Second annual fundraiser and silent auction in April was huge success with 110 attendees. This year's proceeds will be used to supply nutritional food for the 105 HIV infected orphans in Bangalore, India. Thanks to everyone volunteered, attended and supported our mission! It was held at Coco Cabana restaurant in Dublin, Ca with Mayor Tim Sbranti as our emcee!

GENEROUS DONATION OF $200 RECEIVED FROM PHI EPSILON PHI SORORITY, EPILSON CHAPTER, PLEASANTON - 2013

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People to People also received a wonderful donation from the Phi Epsilon Phi Sorority, EpsilonChapter, Pleasanton.

RECIPIENT OF $500 GRANT FROM THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF PLEASANTON - 2013

Co-founders, Jim and Lori Murphy have been named as Social Justice Advocate award recipients from the Catholic Community of Pleasanton. This award is given to members of the community whose work serve as an example of Social Justice action which parishioners can follow. The Award included a $500 grant to People to People Foundation.

A REVIEW OF THE CAMPUS DURING A VISIT BY OUR VICE PRESIDENT - DEC. 2013

Mid-day snacks being served
While visiting the orphanage, our VP was pleased to see that the children were well-looked after and cared for. It was amazing to see the children so well-behaved - they drew up chairs and sat in an organized manner, while they were served mid-day snacks of sumptuous milk and biscuits.

Initiatives taken to make the orphanage self-sufficient
Various measures have been taken to make the orphanage self-sufficient. The gardens have been planted with banana trees, and various herbs like ginger and tapioca. There is sufficient supply of milk from the cows that are owned by the Sisters of DSS. A new addition is an ambulance, which was donated by some other organization.

The halls are decked with Xmas decor to celebrate the Holiday season!
Christmas is the time to be jolly! And the Sisters of DSS have left no stone unturned to bring the festivities to the children. A tour of the campus demonstrates the efforts that were taken to spruce the orphanage with Xmas decors.

GENEROUS DONATION RECEIVED FROM THE HINDU COMMUNITY, LIVERMORE

A generous grant of $1000 was received from the Hindu community via the Livermore temple. Special thanks must be extended to our grant writer Rishi Chowdhury, for helping us be recipients of this award once again!

GENEROUS DONATION RECEIVED FROM PHI EPSILON PHI SORORITY, PLEASANTON

People to People received a generous donation from the Phi Epsilon Phi Sorority, Epsilon Chapter, Pleasanton


DATE:  JANUARY 16, 2013
Phi Epsilon Phi Epsilon Chapter
Pleasanton,
CA 94588

AMOUNT: $200.00
SIGNED BY: Jean Godwin, Treasurer

FOUNDERS NAMED AS RECIPIENTS OF THE SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE AWARD - JUNE 2013

Co-founders Jim and Lori Murphy have been named as Social Justice Advocate award recipients from the Catholic Community of Pleasanton.  This award is given to members of the community whose work serve as an example of Social Justice action which parishioners can follow.  The Award included a $500 grant to People to People Foundation.

FIRST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER LUNCH AND SILENT AUCTION - APRIL 2013
Our first ever fund-raiser was an astounding success! The event was held at Oasis restaurant in Pleasanton, where guests were served with delicious Mediterranean food, while simultaneously entertained with Indian folk dancers. High quality products that were hand-made by Indian artisans were available for purchase during the auction. We thank all our guests, the management at Oasis, our sponsors, and all the people who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, for making this event a success. We were able to raise around $5000 during this event!

GENEROUS DONATION RECEIVED FROM THE DUBLIN SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION - DEC. 2012

Dublin Vice Mayor Don Biddle, President Dan Scannell, incoming President Carol Satterthwaite and members of the Dublin Sister City Association made a generous donation of $1,000 to People to People Foundation.

CHRISTMAS VISIT 2012
During the annual Christmas visit to St. Angela's School, our VP Sneader Sequeira observed recent improvements and changes. Such improvements included the completion of the instillation of new desks and chairs in all  the classrooms, freshly painted murals on the walls, and final touches to the construction of a new roof for the children's play area. In addition to these changes, he also had the privilege to witness a private performance by the children of an Indian cultural dance, Bharatanatyam.

NEW MURALS ADD COLOR AND JOY TO THE SCHOOL HALLWAYS

RECIPIENT OF THE GRANT AWARD FROM LIVERMORE TEMPLE (2012)

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Receiving the award from Mayor of Livermore, John Marchand
On Saturday March 17, 2012, when the Human Services committee of the temple conducted its annual Grant-In-Aid event, our organization was awarded a grant to work directed towards catering for the needs of orphans.  Due credit must be be given to our grant writer, Rishi Chowdhury, who spent countless sleepless hours organizing the information necessary for filing a grant proposal. The award was received on behalf of People To People foundation by our VP, Sneader Sequeira and our Grant Writer, Rishi Chowdhury. This auspicious event was honored by the presence of dignitaries, California Senator Mark Desaulnier, Consul General of India in San Francisco  Mr. N. Parthasarathi, Mayor of Livermore Mr. John Marchand and the Livermore police and fire chief .  Special thanks is also extended towards Livermore temple for their generosity and assistance in reaching out to the under-privileged children.

A SURPRISE VISIT TO  ST ANGELA SCHOOL  BY OUR PRESIDENT, LORI MURPHY
As part of a policy to ensure transparency, good management and proper utilization of funds, our President, Lori Murphy, paid a surprise visit to St Angela School and its surrounding premises in April, 2012. Not only was she able to review the progress of the project on a first hand basis, she was able to interact directly with the kids, and the teachers. What was amazing is that many of these kids are so ambitious and have such luster for life, that some of them were able to acquire 'double promotion' - a concept where kids can progress to a higher standard if they demonstrate promise. Some of the kids have moved on to state level public colleges, but still reside on the premises due to the warmth and care they receive here.  Furthermore, the funding for the trip to visit the orphanage was  self sponsored, i.e. no funds were diverted from People To People foundation.

A VISIT TO THE ORPHANAGE AND ITS ASSOCIATED SCHOOL DURING CHRISTMAS 2011

While on a visit to India, one of our members heard about this orphanage which caters to children afflicted with HIV. Being aware of the stigma associated with this disease, we decided to work with this orphanage to help alleviate the troubles faced by these kids. Here are some snaps taken while on a visit to the orphanage and the school during the month of Christmas.