‘India Home’ gears up for its annual gala

By Aishwarya Singh

India Home, Inc., a leading non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of South Asian seniors, will have its 2024 Gala for SACH (Truth) this fall.

In the presence of chief guests New York City Speaker Adrienne Adams, DJ Rekha and Kamla Motihar, the event will mark a show of support for New York’s South Asian and Indo-Caribbean elder community. The New York State-based Guru Krupa Foundation, a supporter of India Home, will be recognized and honored at the Gala. America’s First Michelin-Starred Indian Chef, Hemant Mathur, will curate a specially crafted menu for the event offering a unique culinary experience.

India Home has been a trusted resource for seniors and their families for over a decade, offering a wide range of support to promote independence, dignity, and well-being. Padmini, a senior who joined India Home two years ago, shares her experience “Since joining India Home, my life has completely changed. They offer yoga classes every day and plenty of opportunities to exercise. There’s a big variety of programs, ranging from cultural to informative. We take every festival and holiday as an opportunity to celebrate.”

Currently fundraising to renovate their space, which will further validate and support the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean elder community. Deputy Director Shaaranya Pillai notes the importance of the South Asian Community Home (SACH), “Our vision for SACH is a state-of-the-art space to centralize and expand the life-affirming programs we provide for South Asian elders. We need our community’s support to bring the vision to fruition, now more than ever.”

The gala will be held on Sunday, October 6th, 2024 at 11 a.m., at Terrace on the Park, Queens, NY. Tickets: purchase at https://onecau.se/indiahome

Guests can support India Home through various opportunities, including naming a dedicated space at the South Asian Community Home (SACH), selecting one of its sponsorship levels, or sponsoring a square foot of the new facility for $500 (two-year giving available), the organizers said, adding that, besides cultural celebration, the day will feature delicious cuisine and a shared commitment to empowering South Asian seniors in the community.

For media inquiries or further information, please contact: gala@indiahome.org or (917) 834-7895.

(Aishwarya Singh is the founder and co-host of South Asia’s first and largest true crime podcast, The Desi Crime Podcast.)