LWSD students and sisters, Vanesha Hari and Varshini Hari co-founded a nonprofit initiative called Joys of Giving which was established to bring hope, opportunity, and resources to those in need.
When COVID-19 struck our community, they saw the need to raise funds to provide food, mental health support, and educational opportunities. They learned that the Lake Washington Schools Foundation would become the perfect fit and have directed $2,000 to support the LWSD community! Funds raised will help support programs such as Balance in Mind, a program that raises awareness about youth mental health and offers resources to help kids grow healthy and resilient; Find Your Fit, a program that helps support students on their college journey; and Pantry Packs, a program that feeds students experiencing food-insecurity.
When COVID-19 struck our community, they saw the need to raise funds to provide food, mental health support, and educational opportunities. They learned that the Lake Washington Schools Foundation would become the perfect fit and have directed $2,000 to support the LWSD community! Funds raised will help support programs such as Balance in Mind, a program that raises awareness about youth mental health and offers resources to help kids grow healthy and resilient; Find Your Fit, a program that helps support students on their college journey; and Pantry Packs, a program that feeds students experiencing food-insecurity.
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These girls strongly believe that in each one of us, there is unlimited potential, unique talent and together have a civic responsibility to lift others up.
This powerful duo has not only raised money for LWSF, they have raised a total of over $12,000 in support of several nonprofits in the area including Seattle Public Schools where they hosted a fundraiser and baked over 800 cookies, raising $4,200 to help underprivileged children. Additionally, since they are passionate about fading the gender disparity in STEM, they have spent 300+ hours mentoring and volunteering with outreach activities geared towards girls and underserved minorities. |
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Recently, Vanesha was nominated by her teacher for the prestigious "Community Service Award" which is only given once a year and was selected out of her entire school! This award was a recognition of exemplary service in the community with the Joys of Giving initiative and her traits of compassion and empathy displayed in school.
Together, they imagine a world that every individual from all walks of life has equal opportunity and can access the profound power of education and technology. They believe in transforming and making an impact where they see the greatest needs with a focus on education equity and underserved communities. Through their non-profit, Joys of Giving, they do just that and more. |
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Thank you Vanesha and Varshini for supporting local students, especially during these challenging and uncertain times. May your story inspire others to be just as caring as you are!
To learn more about their non-profit, Joys of Giving, visit www.joysofgiving.org.
To learn more about their non-profit, Joys of Giving, visit www.joysofgiving.org.
