Sikhcess™ Launches ‘Feed the Homeless’ Campaign Across North America in April and May

Chicago, IL, April 30, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Sikhcess™ volunteers from across the United States and Canada have joined forces during the spiritually significant months of April and May to battle homelessness and hunger.

Sikhcess™ is a worldwide community service based organization dedicated to creating positive change by bridging cultural, socioeconomic, and religious divides. Sikhcess™ takes an active approach to public service by creating volunteer opportunities with the goal of enhancing quality of life for all humankind. During the months of April and May, the Organization is undertaking a continent-wide initiative to feed the homeless in celebration of Vaisakhi.

Vaisakhi, an annual celebration in April, is an ancient harvest festival that started in the Indus Valley which holds special religious significance for Sikhs. Millions of visitors make pilgrimage to gurdwaras, Sikh places of worship, to offer prayer and selfless service in the spirit of helping others. Parades and processions occur throughout the month to celebrate this auspicious holiday, where in 1699, the Sikhs were given a clear identity and a code of conduct to live by.

Mr. Neal Singh Ahluwalia, the National Coordinator for Sikhcess’ United States operations, explained the significance of the holiday, “Guru Gobind Singh, the last living Sikh Guru, blessed us with an incredibly advanced and progressive value set.” Mr. Ahluwalia continued, “He encouraged the world’s people to become ‘Khalsa’, or free themselves of anger, greed, attachment, and ego, and to live with purposeful action by elevating themselves as a humanity through diligence, spirituality, and service.” Sikhcess embraces this concept, as it welcomes people of all races, religions, cultures, and backgrounds to participate in its campaigns.

Through the months of April and May, Sikhcess volunteers will collect food donations and prepare a delicious and nutritious ‘Langar’, or ‘Free Community Kitchen’, in the form of individually prepared food packages to distribute to the homeless and needy. The massive effort is taking place in cities across North America, including Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, Detroit, Vancouver, Sacramento, Des Moines, Washington D.C., and others.

The Sikh institution of 'Langar' was started by the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak. It is the only free kitchen of its kind in the world, collectively serving millions around the globe each year, regardless of gender, social standing, caste, color, religious affiliation, or beliefs. Through this ideal of equality, the tradition of 'Langar' expresses the ethics of sharing, community, inclusiveness, and oneness of all humankind.

Working to address homeless hunger, Sikhcess™ has taken 'Langar', or the 'Free Community Kitchen', to those on the streets. To date, Sikhcess™ has completed its worldwide 'Feed the Homeless' campaign with great success, providing over 150,000 meals to the needy across the globe. Volunteers in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates have participated in this, and other campaigns designed to help where it’s needed most. Sikhcess has provided basic-needs hygiene packages, blankets and jackets, and food to the homeless and impoverished.

“2009 is going to be a very exciting year for Sikhcess,” stated Mr. Amit Singh, Executive Director of the organization. “From our humble beginning in 2007, we have evolved - starting with just a few people with the intent to make a difference, into a highly-organized, extremely effective community-service based organization.” He continued, “Every day, we strive for excellence, as demonstrated by our ambitious Management Teams. Our Operations Team is increasing our global presence, creating efficiencies, and developing new leaders. Our Development Team is researching areas where we can be most impactful and finding sources for new project deployment. Our Communications Team is tapping into new forms of social media to gain a wider volunteer base and more community-based support. Most of all, however, the credit goes to our City Executives and Volunteers on the ground. Without their efforts, none of this would be possible. It is through their drive and determination that we are able to progress and accomplish more in helping serve those who need it most every day."

Inquiries for donations of food and supplies for distribution to the homeless should be directed to Info@Sikhcess.Org or to Mr. Amit Singh at +1 248 990 1245.

About Sikhcess™

Sikhcess™ is a worldwide community service based organization dedicated to creating positive change by bridging cultural, socioeconomic, and religious divide. Sikhcess™ takes an active approach to public service by creating volunteer opportunities with the goal of enhancing quality of life for all humankind.

Sikhcess™ accomplishes this through a variety of program offerings, including the 'Feed the Homeless', 'Bundles of Warmth', 'Packages of Love', 'Community Cleanup' and 'Gifts of Life' campaigns.

The 'Feed the Homeless' campaign began in January 2007 in Vancouver, Canada. The campaign's initial goal was to distribute 15,000 food packages to Vancouver's homeless population within 12 months. Since then, efforts have been replicated and enhanced in dozens of other cities from around the world, including Toronto, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Dubai, Kuala Lampur, Melbourne, Sydney, London, and others.

Every month, the homeless and needy receive thousands of food packages generously donated by the Sikhcess city teams and supporters. In exchange, Sikhcess™ volunteers receive countless hugs, smiles and a heart-felt "thank you", many times over. Sikhcess™ thanks all those who contribute to the 'Feed the Homeless' campaign with their charitable support of time, effort, food, and kitchen facilities.

Inquiries for donations of food and supplies to the homeless should be directed to Info@Sikhcess.Org or to Mr. Amit Singh at + 1 248 990 1245.

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