Old Initiatives
January 2024
ACLU: Their mission ​is to make sure all people throughout the United States are represented equally by the United States Constitution.
Donation: $300
December 2023
23 for 23 Packaging bags with non-perishable products that organizations need for children or adults.
Money Towards Creating Care Bags: Over $150
Who we gave the care bags to: Elim Community Food Pantry
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Thanks to everyone who contributed to our organization, we were able to donate 86 care bags to Elim Community Food Pantry. Elim Community Food Pantry has been dedicated to serving the local community for over a decade. Their mission is to provide food assistance to those who are and in need. They are located in Covina, CA. We are proud to be a part of their mission, For more information, check out their website at https://elimpantry.org/
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November 2023
Room to Read: Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.
Donation: $250
October 2023
UNICEF USA: The ongoing crisis in Gaza and Israel is taking a toll on innocent children who are in desperate need of humanitarian aid. UNICEF is on the ground, working tirelessly to provide essential supplies and assistance to those in need.
Donation: $300
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September 2023
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital’s mission is to research and prevent cancer along with aiding children with cancer. No individual receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food. In addition, no children are denied care for any reason.
Donation: $300
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August 2023
Maui Strong Fund: The Maui strong fund has connections with local nonprofits in Maui. They are able to get funding to local organizations that help with a variety of causes ranging from disaster relief to food insecurity. Their mission is to provide imitate and long-term relief to the families impacted by the Maui wildfires.
Donation: $350
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July 2023
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust was founded in 1977 to protect wildlife in Kenya. This organization’s mission is to protect against poaching, safeguard the natural environment, promote community awareness, protect against unfair treatment of wildlife, provide essential services to animals in need, rescue and take care of elephant and rhino orphans, along with other species so they can enjoy a quality of life in the wild they deserve.
Donation: $500
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June 2023
The Salvation Army: Salvation Army collects various goods in order to benefit its Adult Rehabilitation Centers which offer a fresh start for those battling drug and alcohol addiction, providing them with the support and hope needed to rebuild their lives. In our June book drive we collected books and donated them to a local Salvation Army center.
Donation: 174 Books
May 2023
Doctors Without Borders: Doctors without Borders is a non-profit that provides life-saving care around the world. By providing crucial medical care to people affected by war, civil strife, epidemics, natural disasters, and social marginalization, they improve the lives of many.
Donation: $250
April 2023
ACLU: Their mission ​is to make sure all people throughout the United States are represented equally by the United States Constitution.
Donation: $250
March 2023
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls: They aid underprivileged kids through housing, clothing, and providing them meals. They are located in the West Loop area of Chicago. We are honored to be helping this amazing organization provide for their community.
Donation: $250
February 2023
Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust: Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust rescues, rehabilitates, and releases wildlife harmed by people. They also have a program of community outreach which helps educate many children and their families to how to co-exist with wildlife so no person or animal is harmed.
Donation: $500
January 2023
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust was founded in 1977 to protect wildlife in Kenya. This organization’s mission is to protect against poaching, safeguard the natural environment, promote community awareness, protect against unfair treatment of wildlife, provide essential services to animals in need, rescue and take care of elephant and rhino orphans, along with other species so they can enjoy a quality of life in the wild they deserve. The names of the elephants are, Taabu, Mageno, Nyambeni, Kindani, Shujaa, Sileita, Lodo, Mzinga, Mukutan, Tingai.
Donation: $500
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December 2022
22 for 22: Packaging bags with non-perishable products that organizations need for children or adults.
Money Towards Creating Care Bags: Over $220
Who we gave the care bags to: Bridgeport Rescue Mission
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Thanks to everyone who contributed to our organization, we were able to donate 150 care bags to Bridgeport Rescue Mission. Bridgeport Rescue Mission is a great organization that tries to help those who are homeless and struggling in Coastal Connecticut by providing food, clothing, shelter, and recovery programs to those in need. They are located in Bridgeport Connecticut. We are proud to be a part of their mission, For more information, check out their website at https://bridgeportrescuemission.org/
November 2022
UNICEF USA: The donation will help UNICEF's efforts in the Horn of Africa (Somalia, Kenya, & Ethiopia) to improve access to safe water and help with child immunization.
Donation: 200
October 2022
Doctors without Borders is a non-profit that provides life-saving care around the world. By providing crucial medical care to people affected by war, civil strife, epidemics, natural disasters, and social marginalization, they improve the lives of many.
Donation: $200
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Bridgeport Rescue Mission is a great organization that tries to help those who are homeless and struggling in Coastal CT by providing food, clothing, shelter, and recovery programs to those in need. They are located in Bridgeport, CT.
Donation: $200
September 2022
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital’s mission is to research and prevent cancer along with aiding children with cancer. No individual receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food. In addition, no children are denied care for any reason.
Donation: $250
August 2022
Room to Read: Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.
Donation: $250
July 2022
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust was founded in 1977 to protect wildlife in Kenya. This organization’s mission is to protect against poaching, safeguard the natural environment, promote community awareness, protect against unfair treatment of wildlife, provide essential services to animals in need, rescue and take care of elephant and rhino orphans, along with other species so they can enjoy a quality of life in the wild they deserve. We adopted 10 elephants in July with the help of Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. All elephants are funded for one year.
Donation: $500
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Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust: Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust rescues, rehabilitates, and releases wildlife harmed by people. They also have a program of community outreach which helps educate many children and their families to how to co-exist with wildlife so no person or animal is harmed.
Donation: $200
June 2022
Doctors Without Borders: Doctors without Borders is a non-profit that provides life-saving care around the world. By providing crucial medical care to people affected by war, civil strife, epidemics, natural disasters, and social marginalization, they improve the lives of many.
Donation: $350
May 2022
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls: They aid underprivileged kids through housing, clothing, and providing them meals. They are located in the West Loop area of Chicago. We are honored to be helping this amazing organization provide for their community.
Donation: $250
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Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust: Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust rescues, rehabilitates, and releases wildlife harmed by people. They also have a program of community outreach which helps educate many children and their families to how to co-exist with wildlife so no person or animal is harmed.
Donation: $250
April 2022
Doctors Without Borders: Doctors without Borders is a non-profit that provides life-saving care around the world. By providing crucial medical care to people affected by war, civil strife, epidemics, natural disasters, and social marginalization, they improve the lives of many.
Donation: $600
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ACLU: Their mission ​is to make sure all people throughout the United States are represented equally by the United States Constitution.
Donation: $600​
March 2022
UNICEF USA: Due to the unprecedented invasion of Ukraine, VJD Initiatives has decided to donate to UNICEF to ensure that Ukraine's children have clean water, nutritional foods, health care, and education available to them.
Donation: $400
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Airlink: Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Airlink has been providing relief supplies for refugees in Ukraine along with others affected by crisis around the world. Airlink collaborates with 11 other non-profits to provide for the Ukrainian refugees.
Donation: $400
February 2022
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital’s mission is to research and prevent cancer along with aiding children with cancer. No individual receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food. In addition, no children are denied care for any reason.
Donation: $500
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Room to Read: Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.
Donation: $500
January 2022
ACLU: Their mission ​is to make sure all people throughout the United States are represented equally by the United States Constitution.
Donation: $500
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December 2021
21 for 21: Packaging bags with non-perishable products that organizations need for children or adults.
Money Towards Creating Care Bags: Over $325
Who we gave the care bags to: Bridgeport Rescue Mission and MetroSquash
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Thanks to everyone who contributed to our organization, we were able to donate 150 care bags to Bridgeport Rescue Mission. Bridgeport Rescue Mission is a great organization that tries to help those who are homeless and struggling in Coastal Connecticut by providing food, clothing, shelter, and recovery programs to those in need. They are located in Bridgeport Connecticut. We are proud to be a part of their mission, For more information, check out their website at https://bridgeportrescuemission.org/
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MetroSquash Bags: We were also able to donate 58 care bags to MetroSquash. MetroSquash is a great organization that combines academics and sports in order to help students discover more opportunities and make their mark. They are located on the south side of Chicago. We are proud to be a part of their mission. For more information, check out their website at https://metrosquash.org/.
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November 2021
Doctors Without Borders: Doctors without Borders is a non-profit that provides life-saving care around the world. By providing crucial medical care to people affected by war, civil strife, epidemics, natural disasters, and social marginalization, they improve the lives of many.
Donation: $500
October 2021
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital’s mission is to research and prevent cancer along with aiding children with cancer. No individual receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food. In addition, no children are denied care for any reason.
Donation: $400
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Room to Read: Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.
Donation: $400
September 2021
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls: They aid underprivileged kids through housing, clothing, and providing them meals. They are located in the West Loop area of Chicago. We are honored to be helping this amazing organization provide for their community.
Donation: $400
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Metro Squash: MetroSquash is a great organization that combines academics and sports in order to help students discover more opportunities and make their mark.
Donation: $400
August 2021
Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust: Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust rescues, rehabilitates, and releases wildlife harmed by people. They also have a program of community outreach which helps educate many children and their families to how to co-exist with wildlife so no person or animal is harmed.
Donation: $500
July 2021
ACLU: Their mission ​is to make sure all people throughout the United States are represented equally by the United States Constitution.
Donation: $500
June 2021
Doctors Without Borders: Doctors without Borders is a non-profit that provides life-saving care around the world. By providing crucial medical care to people affected by war, civil strife, epidemics, natural disasters, and social marginalization, they improve the lives of many.
Donation: $500
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Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust was founded in 1977 to protect wildlife in Kenya. This organization’s mission is to protect against poaching, safeguard the natural environment, promote community awareness, protect against unfair treatment of wildlife, provide essential services to animals in need, rescue and take care of elephant and rhino orphans, along with other species so they can enjoy a quality of life in the wild they deserve.
Donation: $500
May 2021
Room to Read: Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.
Donation: $200
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UNICEF USA: Due to the impending COVID-19 crisis in India following a second wave of COVID-19, VJD Initiatives has decided to donate to UNICEF to fund PPE, hygiene supplies and critical care to those who desperately need it.
Donation: $200
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AID India: Due to the impending COVID-19 crisis in India following a second wave of COVID-19, VJD Initiatives has decided to donate to AID India. AID India is an organization that promotes sustainable, equitable, and just development in India. Regarding the COVID crisis in India, AID India has focused its efforts on helping communities during these times by setting up COVID-19 care centers along with providing oxygen, oximeters, ventilators, and COVID-19 testing equipment.
Donation: $200
April 2021
Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust: Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust rescues, rehabilitates, and releases wildlife harmed by people. They also have a program of community outreach which helps educate many children and their families to how to co-exist with wildlife so no person or animal is harmed.
Donation: $300
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Soilders' Angels: They provide aid, comfort, and resources to the military, veterans, and their families.
Donation: 149 pairs of socks worth around $300
March 2021
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls: They aid underprivileged kids through housing, clothing, and providing them meals. They are located in the West Loop area of Chicago. We are honored to be helping this amazing organization provide for their community.
Donation: $150
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ACLU: Their mission ​is to make sure all people throughout the United States are represented equally by the United States Constitution.
Donation: $150
February 2021
ACLU: Their mission ​is to make sure all people throughout the United States are represented equally by the United States Constitution.
Donation: $250
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Room to Read: Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.
Donation: $150
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January 2021
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital’s mission is to research and prevent cancer along with aiding children with cancer. No individual receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food. In addition, no children are denied care for any reason.
Donation: $500
December 2020
MetroSquash
ACLU: Their mission ​is to make sure all people throughout the United States are represented equally by the United States Constitution.
Donation: $350​
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20 for 20: Packaging bags with non-perishable products that organizations need for children or adults.
Money Towards Creating Care Bags: $299.65
Who we gave the care bags to: MetroSquash and Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.
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Thanks to everyone who contributed to our organization, we were able to donate 90 care bags to MetroSquash.
MetroSquash is a great organization that combines academics and sports in order to help students discover more opportunities and make their mark. They are located on the south side of Chicago. We are proud to be a part of their mission. For more information, check out their website at https://metrosquash.org/.
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls: We were also able to donate 60 care bags to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. They aid underprivileged kids through housing, clothing, and providing them meals. They are located in the West Loop area of Chicago. We are honored to be helping this amazing organization provide for their community. For more information about them, check out their website https://www.mercyhome.org/.
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November 2020
Room to Read: Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.
Donation: $150
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Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust: Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust rescues, rehabilitates, and releases wildlife harmed by people. They also have a program of community outreach which helps educate many children and their families to how to co-exist with wildlife so no person or animal is harmed.
Donation: $100
October 2020
Room to Read: Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.
Donation: $900
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Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust: Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust rescues, rehabilitates, and releases wildlife harmed by people. They also have a program of community outreach which helps educate many children and their families to how to co-exist with wildlife so no person or animal is harmed.
Donation: $300