Our Work – Page 5 – Karuna, which means compassion in Sanskrit, is the heart and soul of Karuna Charities. It is a grass-roots organization that makes a difference in the lives of the needy and disadvantaged in the United States, India, and other countries.

2017: Karuna Members Attended the Universities at Shady Grove’s (USG) 8th Annual Scholarship & Donor Recognition Luncheon

**Amrit Kalotra, Mara Puri, and Rohini Khera.**

2017: Karuna Diwali Gala Pictures

Karuna Charities Community Service-August 25, 2017 At The Embry Rucker Shelter, VA

On Friday, August 25^th, 2017, a group of ladies from Karuna Charities and friends of Karuna served a hot homemade sumptuous meal to nearly 100 appreciative people at a shelter in Virginia. It was a joyful experience.

Meeting With UDC Vice President For Advancement, Mr. Rodney Trapp On August 18, 2017 At Bombay Tandoor Restaurant, Vienna, VA.

Board Members Kanti Singh, Savita Malhotra, Promila Banik, Jasbir Sethi, Amrit Kalotra, Sujata Avasthi, and Ambassador, Sangita Kalotra presenting a check for Karuna’s Endowed Scholarship at UDC to Mr. Rodney Trapp, Vice-President for Advancement.

Montgomery College Scholarship Recognition Luncheon

In 2017, Karuna Charities added $5,000 to the existing Endowment Scholarship.

April 26, 2017: Karuna Charities Serves Indian Meal At Homeless Shelter In Reston

**Amrit Kalotra, President and Sujata Avasthi, Vice President, serving a hot meal.**

Lekha Sreenivasan In Washington

On September 9, 2015 a High Tea was organized at Bombay Tandoor in Vienna, Virginia, for Karuna Charities Founder and Honorary Chairperson, Lekha Sreenivasan.