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Monroe Township Raises Over $5,500 for India COVID-19 Relief

Funds raised will support Sewa International’s ongoing ‘Help India Defeat COVID-19’ campaign

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J.  – May 11, 2021 – On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Mayor Dalina in partnership with Sewa International raised over $5,500 in COVID-19 relief funds to help India as the country navigates a second wave of the pandemic.

“I am continually in awe of the sense of community the residents of Monroe Township display,” said Mayor Stephen Dalina.  “My heart goes out to members of the South Asian community as the number of daily cases in India continues to grow. I ask for the continued support of our residents as we collect donations and help India navigate this crisis in any way we can.”

Mayor Dalina would like to thank all the volunteers who dedicated their time to helping generate donations in support of the ‘Help India Defeat COVID-19’ Campaign. For those who still wish to donate, please send checks payable to Sewa International Inc. and mail to Sewa International Inc, PO Box 820867, Houston, TX 77282-0867.

The funds raised will be used to purchase supplies and ensure appropriate medical equipment such as oxygen-concentrators and ventilators are acquired and shipped to hospitals across Bharat. For more information visit Sewa International - Home (sewausa.org).

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All media inquiries may be directed to the Monroe Township’s Public Information Officer Stacey Kennedy at 732-521-4400 or skennedy@monroetwp.com.