THE Dharm Shala, Home of Benevolence for All Races, now in its 88th year, is again appealing for financial assistance to continue its humanitarian service to Guyana. People from all walks of life, irrespective of race or religion continue to seek daily help at this institution in Georgetown and Fort Canje, Berbice.

Its doors are open to the destitute, sick, unloved, lonely and others. They would be given something to eat, warm bed to lie in, clean clothes and most of the amenities of civilised living.

The question is always asked, what is the source of funding for this benevolent home? This institution depends entirely on donations from the public, individuals and firms for its existence, which not only involve day to day living, but maintenance of its nine Dharm buildings, electricity and water rates. These last two have bitten off a great portion of the Dharm Shala’s reserve funds painstakingly accumulated over the years.

At this time of the year also, there will be the traditional Christmas luncheon for the poor on Christmas Day and the poor children’s party during the month of December.

We are kindly asking that you continue to support this charity, whose nine buildings are all solely devoted to humanitarian charity, free of any charge to all its beneficiaries.

To quote chapter 25 verses 34 – 40 of St Matthew’s Gospel: I say to you as much as you did it to one of the least of these my Brethren you did it to me (unquote).

Donations can be sent to the Treasurer, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, President or Vice President, c/o Dharm Shala, 140 King Edward Street, Albouystown or Mr Edward Boyer, c/o National Hardware (Guyana) Limited, Water Street, Georgetown.
HARRY RAMSAROOP
Managing Head