Fort Lauderdale Chapter

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Sunday, October 11

Join us for a spiritually immersive dance musical production that explores the eternal bond between Radha and Krishna through movement, music, narration and visual poetry.

Flute Pravin Godkhindi
DancersShijith Nambiar and Parvathy Menon

Sunday, October 11

4 p.m.

Miramar Cultural Center
2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025

Event starts with chai and snacks, followed by security screening and event seating for Radha dance musical.

Boxed dinner will be distributed following the performance.

Mridangam Vinod Shyam Anoor
Indian Percussion Sai Vamshi

Swami Dayananda Saraswati
AIM for Seva Founder

Education for Every Child

In thousands of rural villages across India, a child’s desire to learn is often met with daily obstacles – long, unsafe journeys, limited resources, and few support systems. All India Movement for Seva was created to change that reality. What began with one woman’s plea for a safe place for her children to stay near school became our founder’s vision of bringing education to the doorsteps of the children of rural India by building hostels near schools. From Swamiji’s vision was born the chatralaya or free student home.

Building Futures, One Child at a Time


A single chatralaya in 2001
has flourished into a far-reaching network of 91 spanning 17 states and 3,000 villages of rural India. These caring homes provide over 4,000 children in grades 4 through 12 each year with access to a formal education, lodging, nutritious meals, clothes and uniforms, academic support, extracurricular opportunities, and health care – all at no cost.

AIM for Seva began establishing its own educational institutions in 2005 – each rooted in value-based learning and strong academics. Today, our eight schools and one college, serving over 5,000 students annually beginning in kindergarten, are nurturing not only academic success but confidence, values and life skills. Our students are empowered to dream bigger and to pursue higher education, meaningful careers, and lives of purpose. At its heart, AIM for Seva ensures that where a child is born does not determine how far they can go.

Our vidyalaya residential school campuses embrace a well-rounded approach to nurturing and educating children in rural India. Dynamic academics, value-based learning, cultural enrichment, life skills, and compassionate care come together to help each child build the confidence, knowledge and character needed to thrive in school and in life.

Each campus comprises a K-12 English-medium school serving 1,500 students, a boys’ hostel and girls’ hostel, each housing 100 children, and staff quarters.

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Udaipur School Elevation

The Impact of Your Support

When you contribute to AIM for Seva, you’re supporting a holistic model of care that reaches children during their most formative years, creating the strongest foundation for lifelong success. You make education accessible, opportunity attainable, and futures full of promise. Your generosity creates a ripple effect – uplifting not just one child, but families and entire communities over time.

20 Million

lives touched
since 2000

3,000

villages reached 
across rural India

10,000

students per year

90% graduation
rate

80% of students

pursue higher education 
or secure employment

10,000

students per year

Dear Donors,

“Be a contributor,” Pujya Sri Dayananda Saraswathi Swamiji’s clarion call to transform the consuming society we live in today. Your contributions through AIM for Seva indeed transform the lives of many needy tribal and rural boys and girls by providing quality free hostels (chatralaya), education, health care, and whatever it takes to fulfill their dreams, whether becoming a cancer researcher, a doctor serving their village, a police officer, or a matron of one of their schools.
 
You have supported this movement through our Fort Lauderdale chapter for the past 12 years. To celebrate your support, we bring exemplary artists to our town for the annual donor appreciation event held in the fall.  A big thank you for your support and donations to  AIM for Seva Fort Lauderdale Chapter.
 
– Vidya and Dr. Ganesan Doraiswamy, AIM for Seva Fort Lauderdale Chapter Coordinators

How the Fort Lauderdale chapter began
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Rishi Iyer Global Youth Leadership Program trip
Meena, grade 12, at Anaikatti girls’ chatralaya sharing her drawing talent with Vidya Ganesan
Vidya and Dr. Ganesan’s visit to Anaikatti girls’ chatralaya
Anaikatti chatralaya visit by Florida patrons Mrs. Ranga and Dr. Parasuraman
Anaikatti chatralaya manager thanks Florida donors

“Your contributions through AIM for Seva indeed transform the lives of many needy tribal and rural boys and girls by providing quality free hostels (chatralaya), education, health care, and whatever it takes to fulfill their dreams.”

– Vidya and Dr. Ganesan Doraiswamy, AIM for Seva Fort Lauderdale Chapter Coordinators

Fort Lauderdale Chapter Coordinators

Dr. Ganesan Doraiswamy

President

954-494-5459

Mr. Rakesh Raina

(Owner, Palace Indian Restaurant)

Vice President

305-978-2377

Mrs. Vidya Ganesan

Secretary

Mrs. Viji Sethuraman

Treasurer

925-216-7557

Mr. Rishi Iyer

Youth Coordinator

561-306-6719

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How You Can Support AIM for Seva

Here are just a few ways your generosity can help, but every gift, large or small, contributes to life-changing outcomes.

Leave a Legacy

Honor a loved one by funding a school or special project in their homeland and dedicating it in their name.

Ways You Can Give to AIM for Seva

There are many options for contributing to AIM for Seva, allowing you to make the best choice for your life and financial goals.

Debit Card, Credit Card or eCheck

Make a one-time contribution – or set up convenient recurring payments for a more significant impact in the lives of our children.

Check

We can accept your personal or business check made payable to AIM for Seva and mailed to: PO Box 639, Saylorsburg, PA 18353.

Bank Draft

Give seamlessly and easily through an ACH or wire transfer. Simply call our office at 570-402-1244 to make the necessary arrangements.

Donor-Advised Charitable Fund

Make your one-time or ongoing contributions to AIM for Seva through your donor-advised charitable fund.

Matching Gift

Check our matching gift company list to see if your employer offers a matching gift program. If your company is not listed, you can inquire as to whether they would consider matching your contribution, allowing your gift to have greater reach and impact.

Stock/Mutual Funds

A gift of long-term appreciated stocks and mutual funds can offer you not only income tax savings but also the advantage of reducing or eliminating capital gains taxes. For stock transfer instructions, please call 570-402-1244.

Qualified Charitable Distribution

For those 70½ or older, a QCD can be made from a traditional IRA free of federal income tax, while receiving a charitable deduction for income tax purposes. Your contribution might also satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.

Charitable Bequest

Consider naming AIM for Seva in your will or living trust. Bequests, which can be a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate, help maintain the long-term financial health of our nonprofit organization.

Interested in Volunteering?

If you’re looking to volunteer your time and talents to touch a child’s life in a more tangible and direct way, please email ftlauderdale@aimforsevausa.org  to learn about volunteer opportunities.