Events
IAGB Community Giving January 2024 – Sankranti Rice Collection
Our Benefactor Choice: Gurdwara Sahib, Westborough, MA
Makar Sankranti marks the onset of the harvest season in India. People harvest rice as a token of gratitude for light, warmth & life on earth. It is a Thanksgiving Day of sorts because it inculcates a sense of gratitude towards the Sun, one of the most significant sources of life on earth.
Drop Off Location:
16 Independence Ln, Ashland MA 01721
5 Jefferson Dr., Lexington, MA 02420
Drop Off between:
Jan. 1 – Jan. 29
Item to collect: Indian RICE (Basmati, Sona Masoori)
Republic Day 2024
Sign Up: https://form.jotform.com/233128702880152
Venue: Burlington High School – 123 Cambridge Street, Burlington Ma 01803
Date: Jan 27th 2024
Time: 4 pm – 7:30 pm
IAGB Seva Diwali
IAGB Community Giving
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give, For, it is in giving that we receive.
This Diwali, IAGB has joined hands with Sewa Diwali and FMP of Billerica Memorial High School, to share the festivity with the less fortunate families in need. Come, let’s donate generously and show that we care.
Items that can be donated:
5lbs Basmati Rice, Oatmeal, Pancake Mix, Pancake syrup, vegetable oil, sugar, flour, lentils, pasta, canned beans, trail mix, dry fruits, coffee, tea, dishwashing soap, bars of soap, toilet paper, tissue boxes, shampoo.
All collections will be given to People Helping People, Burlington.
Drop off location: 59 Pinehurst Ave, Billerica, MA Drop off duration: Oct. 30 – Nov. 30
Veterans Day Parade – Boston
IAGB is proud to join the city of Boston and 300+ marchers as we walk in the coveted Veterans Day parade to honor the veterans! Come walk with us, with your family and friends as proud Indian Americans, to honor the brave for their sacrifices, valor, courage, strength and dedication in protecting our country and preserving the freedom enjoyed by us!
Hope to see you all at the parade!
When – November 4th 2023
Where – 700 Boylston Street, Boston MA – Boston Public Library
Reporting time – 10:45 – 11:00 am
End time – 2 pm at CITY HALL PLAZA
Community Walk against Hate (Acton Boxborough)
October 15th, 2023 - Walk Against Hate
IAGB co-sponsored and participated in the event ‘Walk Against Hate’ organized in the Acton and Boxborough Communities. The New England Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Congregation of Beth Elohim (CBE) were the organizers of the event. The walk started at the Acton Boxborough high school and ended at the Gardner Field in West Acton with a moving song led by the singing duo Trisha and Thara Iyer from the AB high school. It was attended by several community members and IAGB EC who displayed respect, acceptance, empathy, and love towards combating hate, bigotry and prejudice.
Over 500 people came together to denounce hate in all its forms, including racism and hate against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, LGBTQ, Muslim, and Jew communities. It was an amazing gathering addressed by State Senator Jamie Eldridge, Rep. Simon Cataldo, Rep. Dan Sena, Rabbi Braham David – CBE, Rev. Eleanor Terry – Church of the Good Shepherd, Jonah Steinberg – ADL Director, and IAGB President Tanu Pheonix. They all spoke powerfully to end all forms of hate, antisemitism, and bigotry.
