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32 Giving Guide 2022 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com We host classical musical concerts and dance programs to introduce cultures and traditions of India to our local community. We plan to host inspirational speeches that feature well-known, respected speakers. We will host fundraising dinners with renowned and distinguished leaders from different professions. We encourage individuals and businesses to sponsor, donate and participate in these events. For more information, call 508-641-8441 or email satya@thegurutax.com JoyGuru Humanitarian Services 1. Raise $1 million by 2023. 2. Build or acquire a property to establish the JOYGURU HUMANITARIAN CENTER in Worcester. 3.Expand eye camps, offering free eye care services and surgeries to people who are underprivileged and have visual impairments locally and in Third World countries around the globe. 4.Offer free food services to local homeless and hungry people in Worcester and in other communities. Partner with and contribute to local organizations attempting to eradicate hunger. 5.Eradicate homelessness in the local community by partnering with the City of Worcester to provide education and foster independence. 6.Empower more women and girls by offering free self- defense classes at the JOYGURU HUMANITARIAN CENTER and at local schools and organizations. 7.Support and empower disadvantaged children by inspiring them to realize their potential to do good in the community and make a difference; award scholarships; provide schools with supplies and the tools they need to better serve students; encourage good citizenship and entrepreneurship; and help children fulfill their inner passion. 8. Plan to drive from Worcester to Los Angeles and back carrying a mission and theme of doing "Coast to Coast Charity by Wheel." Our goal is to stop at centers for the visually impaired, refugee centers, food pantries, and schools where underprivileged students are educated. Supporting these organizations financially will be the mission. Dr. Satya B. Mitra, President and Founder Mrs. Supriya (Sheema) Mitra, Treasurer and Founder MISSION STATEMENT SERVICE AREA: We serve individuals who are disadvantaged, primarily in the City of Worcester, at community churches, public schools and homeless shelters. We also sponsor and organize eye-camps and cataract surgeries for needy people in Third World countries; local volunteers are welcome to travel and participate in the project. JoyGuru Humanitarian Services focuses on: Serving and treating people with visual impairments who cannot afford care; Helping combat poverty by providing food, clothing, medicine and education; Empowering girls and women through self-defense programs and education; Discovering the inner potential of underprivileged children in the community by opening a "School of Good Citizenship;" Teaching classes on managing personal finances and public speaking for underprivileged children in the community. Ultimately our mission includes establishing the "JOYGURU HUMANITARIAN CENTER" in Worcester, MA. This facility will include an eye clinic, food distribution center for the homeless and those less fortunate, and classroom facilities where self-defense classes and other educational services will be provided. Family Contribution 30-40% and Private Donors 60-70% TOP FUNDING SOURCES Krista Piazza, Worcester Advisors, Vice President, Worcester, MA Ronald Fraser, Avidia Bank, Vice President, Hudson, MA Abiskar Mitra, Major League Soccer, Vice President, Business Affairs, New York, NY Alingon Mitra, Professional Stand-Up Comedian, New York, NY Supriya (Sheema) Mitra, The Guru Tax & Fin. Svc. Inc. Client services, Worcester, MA Satya B. Mitra, The Guru Tax & Financial Services Inc. President & CEO, Worcester, MA JoyGuru Humanitarian Services 446 Main Street, 16th Floor Worcester, MA 01608 Phone: 508-641-8441 www.joyguru.org Annual revenues: Approximately $154,967 Year founded: 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FUTURE GOALS We encourage individuals and businesses to consider volunteering their time and services to JOYGURU HUMANITARIAN SERVICES. We offer several volunteer opportunities: • serve food to underprivileged people; • run pro bono self-defense classes; • provide professional services in the health and eye clinic and camps; • manage our social media presence; and • create promotional items and marketing materials for our fundraising events, projects, announcements and news about JOYGURU. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES RESPONDING TO THE CRISIS Travel plans were halted and Eye-Camps were not organized; instead, the foundation gave $50,000 to help buy oxygen cylinders and ventilators for Covid patients in a hospital in Kolkata, India. We donated $30,000 to the City of Worcester during the pandemic and rented space to quarantine homeless people to mitigate the spread of Covid; we also donated $50,000 to the City to help settle Afghani refugees. JoyGuru also offered underprivileged people boxed lunches rather than sit-down meals. Although challenged by Covid, our main missions were accomplished, but in a little different way. We accept donations year-round from Individuals and businesses by credit card or check through our website, www.JoyGuru.org. Donors can donate by PayPal or set up monthly payments. We ask donors to consider naming JOYGURU HUMANITARIAN SERVICES in their legacy and estate planning. A bequest form is available at our website. We are a non-profit charitable 501 (c) (3) organization and donations are deductible if qualified as per the IRS tax code and laws. "This organization has dedicated believers who give back to the community and help underprivileged people; this blends well with the missions of JOYGURU HUMANITARIAN SERVICES INC." FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

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