Location :- 4pm at Batu Grace Home, Kulim, Kedah.
Report by,
Nithiya Shan.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
DONATING 8 UNITS OF CLOTHES CABINET
Location :- 4pm at Batu Grace Home, Kulim, Kedah.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Food Donation 2011
Chitra Pournami 2010
In 2011, Chitra Pournami falls on the 17th of April (Sunday). Therefore, it was time for Youth Cares annual food donation. This would be our 3rd consecutive year in organising this event. This year, Youth Cares decided to target 1500 people for the food donation. At first we were a little skeptical of reaching our target and risked having leftover but we decided to risk it all, as it was a weekend. A weekend would mean a good turn out. As it was a weekend, many of our donors manage to drop by to give us a hand in the preparations. We gathered under our tent at around 10.30am. This year the tent was put up a day earlier, to secure our spot. We initially arranged for the tent to be nearer to the temple or the Youth Park car park, but most places were taken up by business vendors. *when you see many business stalls, it means GOOD CROWD* At 11.15 am, the food finally arrived. The menu of the day was Tomato Rice, Vegetarian Kurma, Cabbage stir fried,Taukua Sambal,Pudina Chutney & for the sweet tooth, Ladoo! As per last year, even before we managed to unload the food from the caterer’s truck, there was a line forming in the front of the tent. *I suppose the food really must have smelled good*
After unloading the food, all I remember was someone telling me to serve the food. We started serving to the public at around 12pm. Just in time for a good hearty lunch. 
Something extra this year was that our banner made it's debut. It was a good move, as someone came up to one of us to enquire what Youth Cares was all about. At around 2, we were ready to pack up and leave. Yay, we manage serve 1500 people.
In 2011, Chitra Pournami falls on the 17th of April (Sunday). Therefore, it was time for Youth Cares annual food donation. This would be our 3rd consecutive year in organising this event. This year, Youth Cares decided to target 1500 people for the food donation. At first we were a little skeptical of reaching our target and risked having leftover but we decided to risk it all, as it was a weekend. A weekend would mean a good turn out. As it was a weekend, many of our donors manage to drop by to give us a hand in the preparations. We gathered under our tent at around 10.30am. This year the tent was put up a day earlier, to secure our spot. We initially arranged for the tent to be nearer to the temple or the Youth Park car park, but most places were taken up by business vendors. *when you see many business stalls, it means GOOD CROWD* At 11.15 am, the food finally arrived. The menu of the day was Tomato Rice, Vegetarian Kurma, Cabbage stir fried,Taukua Sambal,Pudina Chutney & for the sweet tooth, Ladoo! As per last year, even before we managed to unload the food from the caterer’s truck, there was a line forming in the front of the tent. *I suppose the food really must have smelled good*
After unloading the food, all I remember was someone telling me to serve the food. We started serving to the public at around 12pm. Just in time for a good hearty lunch. Something extra this year was that our banner made it's debut. It was a good move, as someone came up to one of us to enquire what Youth Cares was all about. At around 2, we were ready to pack up and leave. Yay, we manage serve 1500 people. 
A 'BIG THANK YOU'to :
- All those who donated
- Maximuz Mini Mart
- Susmeatha Catering
Till Next Year!!
By,
Swarna
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
BATU GRACE ASHRAM, KULIM, KEDAH.
Mrs. Sakunthala (The Caretaker)
The Prayer Room
The Kindergarten
On the 19th of March 2011, the Youth Cares members once again had their charity visit in combining the month of February and March. They visited Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Batu Grace which is situated in Kulim, Kedah. We left Penang at 9am and arrived at around 11am. Once arrived,we met the caretaker of the home, Ms. Shankeri and Mrs. Sakunthala. We explain to both of them about our charity project. Mrs. Sakunthala was very pleased after listening to us! :)
Fortunately, on the day we visited the home it was one of the children birthday. So we bought a birthday cake to celebrate with them. Preceding the day of our visit was another child's birthday. their names were, Archana, 9 years old and Gayathri, 12 years old. All of them were so happy and excited for the birthday cake since it was a 3kg butter cake fully decorated with colourful icing cream.
After celebrating, we served all of them the delicious cake. *YUMMY*... Later then, Mrs. Sakunthala gave a little explanation about the home that there were 49 kids living in the home. Age from 2 years old to 20 years old. They were actually renting the home. On the same day, some children had gone out to take donations in order to raise funds for the home. Mrs. Sakunthala was briefly telling us that most of the children in the home were abandoned by their parents. Some of them have single parent and some of them were orphans.
She also said few of them were not even Malaysian citizens and they don't have a valid document such as birth certificates, identity card and so on. We were sad to hear that some of the children there had a hard time at the age of 5 to 7 years old.
After Mrs. Sakunthala explain to us about the home, we went for a quick mini tour around the home. The home is actually divided to 4 sections. They are the girls hostel, the meditating/prayer room, the boys hostels and also a kindergarten for the little ones. Every Saturday evening, the kids will have a special prayers conducted by Mrs. Sakunthala's husband.
After going around the home compound, we brought down the dry rations which we bought for them. The rations consists of milk powder,soap powder, bihun, floor cleaners, and many more. They were very thankful for the things we bought as they need those things. One of our member donated some cash for the home too.
At 12.30pm, we took a few group photos with all the children before we leave. Then, we said goodbye to all of them in the home and left to Penang.
Reported by,
Taranee.
Archana and Gayathri's Birthday Celebration.
Friday, January 28, 2011
2011 FIRST MONTH CHARITY EVENT
On the 22nd of January, the YC members had their first month charity for the year 2011! They had their charity event in Persatuan Kebajikan Sinar Ceria which was located in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. We moved from Penang at 2.45pm and reached the home at 3.30pm. The caretaker/the founder of the home, Mrs. Pakiam was actually anxious to meet us. Then, we introduced ourselves to her and explained to her our objective of doing this charity.
That particular day was a day where all the kids would have their free time going out to play games. Unfortunately, on the day we went to the home, all the kids were out for a one day trip holiday. They went to Sunway Lagoon in Kuala Lumpur which was sponsored by one of the donors of the home . Although they were not there, the small children were there, Trisha, Shanmugam and Jega.
As soon as we were there the 3 of them were very generous and loving. We were having a little chit-chat with the kids, then we started to play with kids at the playground in the home itself. The kids were enjoying themselves and so were we.
Later then, Mrs. Pakiam showed us around the home, the home is actually a small terraced house which is combined with another terraced house which a former kindergarten programme contained that now they have housing for the children, office space for administration work, kitchen, and store room. Mrs. Pakiam told us that she was very worried for the kids when they didn't have a home or a shelter for the kids to be secured. Then she had a plan of buying a house for the kids. She didn't care much about the price whereby she gave first priority for the kids. May GOD bless her always!! :)
As we were talking with Mrs. Pakiam, we didn't realise that time has just gone so fast. And so, it was time for us to end the day with saying good bye to the kids and also to Mrs. Pakiam. Before leaving, we gave our donations for the home and also Mrs. Pakiam thanked us for being kind and open hearted for donating for the home.
After that at 5.30pm, we said goodbye to Mrs. Pakiam and the kids in the home and went back home with a wide smile in our face!!! :D
*IMPORTANT NOTE*
The home is actually in need of computers in order for the kids to learn.
Reported by,
-Darshiini-
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
YOUTH CARES AMAZING RACE 2010
On the 19th of December, Sunday, the Youth Cares members had a wonderful and challenging game called the AMAZING RACE ala Youth Cares! The main objective of this race was to create stronger family ties and this race was also a learning experience for all the youths in the family.We got up at 5.00am sharp and left the house at 6.30 am on the dot.
Everybody were told to assemble at a pre-determined venue,Esplanade before 7.15am. After everybody was accounted for, all of us had our morning breakfast which was nasi lemak! Come to think of it, that was rather heavy for an early morning breakfast!!
After that, all the adult participants were called for a short briefing regarding their grouping with a junior and also about the rules and regulations about the race. After the briefing session, the adults were joined by their respective juniors and were told about the route that we were suppose to use during the race and as a guide we were given a map.
We started the race at 7.55am. All groups were grouped by number sequence. But when the race started, groups were not called out by sequence, but they were called out randomly. Every 5 minutes a group will be called out. The time limit that was given to all groups to finish the race was 3 hours. 
Among the activities involved during the race was sketch some prominent buildings in the Penang Heritage enclave, take a bus ride to Weld Quay/jetty (a first for some) & to identify some heritage buildings. Many teams managed to finish the race within an hour! 
After all groups were done with the race, they were treated with nasi lemak again & kaya+planta bun. After that, we submitted our file to the judges to be scrutinised by the judges. The judges' verdict was finally announced after 15 minutes.
Everybody were told to assemble at a pre-determined venue,Esplanade before 7.15am. After everybody was accounted for, all of us had our morning breakfast which was nasi lemak! Come to think of it, that was rather heavy for an early morning breakfast!!
After that, all the adult participants were called for a short briefing regarding their grouping with a junior and also about the rules and regulations about the race. After the briefing session, the adults were joined by their respective juniors and were told about the route that we were suppose to use during the race and as a guide we were given a map.We started the race at 7.55am. All groups were grouped by number sequence. But when the race started, groups were not called out by sequence, but they were called out randomly. Every 5 minutes a group will be called out. The time limit that was given to all groups to finish the race was 3 hours. Among the activities involved during the race was sketch some prominent buildings in the Penang Heritage enclave, take a bus ride to Weld Quay/jetty (a first for some) & to identify some heritage buildings. Many teams managed to finish the race within an hour! After all groups were done with the race, they were treated with nasi lemak again & kaya+planta bun. After that, we submitted our file to the judges to be scrutinised by the judges. The judges' verdict was finally announced after 15 minutes.Even though, most of us were born & bred in Penang, we did make some silly mistakes regarding identifying some buildings. This are the kind of things we tend to take for granted in life. In the end, almost everybody had some sort of body pain but still we managed to go back home with a lifetime of memory.
Report by,
Swarna & team
Report by,
Swarna & team
Sunday, December 19, 2010
FINAL CHARITY 2010
The Youth Cares did their last charity activity for the month of December at Kamakshi Children Home , Kulim, Kedah on the 18th December 2010, Saturday. The Penangites started towards Kulim at 9.45 am. They reached Kulim at about 10.30 am. Without much ado, we departed from Nithiya's house at about 10.45 am and reached the home at 11.00 am sharp.
Kamakshi Children Home was very well maintained by the caretakers. It certainly conveyed a homely and healthy environment for the kids to be there. After a short tour around the home, we sat down to have a little chit-chat with Ms.Kamala. Soon after the kids arrived. They refreshed themselves and sat on the tables to join the chit-chat session with us. Mrs Karuna (Achi) from our side did a very good job on controlling the big crowd of 50 children of ages 8 to 15. So did Ms. Gowri and the others. To get to know the kids a little better, we made the kids stand up and mention their ambitions one by one. The kids were very spontaneous and none of them showed fear to speak in the front of a crowd. 
Then it was time for the kids to have their lunch. So, we bade farewell to the kids. After that, we made our way to the administration office to hand in our donation for the home. Ms Kamala thanked us for the donation and for entertaining the kids for almost an hour. Then we left the home with our hearts filled with satisfaction that we have again accomplished doing a good deed by carving happy moments for the unfortunates to forget their pasts.
May God Bless Them Always....!!
When we reached the home, the caretaker Ms. Kamala told us that the children had gone to the playground as it was a part of their routine on weekends especially on school holidays. But, she offered the kids to come back earlier, as we wanted to spend more time with the kids. While we were waiting for the kids to come back, Ms Kamala brought and showed us around the home.
Kamakshi Children Home was very well maintained by the caretakers. It certainly conveyed a homely and healthy environment for the kids to be there. After a short tour around the home, we sat down to have a little chit-chat with Ms.Kamala. Soon after the kids arrived. They refreshed themselves and sat on the tables to join the chit-chat session with us. Mrs Karuna (Achi) from our side did a very good job on controlling the big crowd of 50 children of ages 8 to 15. So did Ms. Gowri and the others. To get to know the kids a little better, we made the kids stand up and mention their ambitions one by one. The kids were very spontaneous and none of them showed fear to speak in the front of a crowd. Then it was time for the kids to have their lunch. So, we bade farewell to the kids. After that, we made our way to the administration office to hand in our donation for the home. Ms Kamala thanked us for the donation and for entertaining the kids for almost an hour. Then we left the home with our hearts filled with satisfaction that we have again accomplished doing a good deed by carving happy moments for the unfortunates to forget their pasts.May God Bless Them Always....!!
Reported by,
Nithiya Shan.
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