{"id":3070,"date":"2021-04-29T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T03:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wishesandblessings.net\/blog\/?p=3070"},"modified":"2021-04-29T09:44:51","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T04:14:51","slug":"the-wishes-and-blessings-covid-relief-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wishesandblessings.net\/blog\/the-wishes-and-blessings-covid-relief-project\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wishes and Blessings Covid Relief Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wishes and Blessings launched the\nCovid Relief Project on Day 1 of the lockdown (25<sup>th<\/sup> March 2020) and\nhas continued to aid the daily wagers, homeless and at-risk families since\nthen. Support was tapered as the need on the ground reduced towards September\n2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Project has been relaunched in\nApril 2021, keeping in mind the dire situation on ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. How is Wishes and Blessings\nmaking a difference?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lakhs of homeless people, daily\nwage labourers and their families across India no longer have the means to\nfulfil even basic needs, and cannot access resources required for medical aid.\nWe aim to share the load with the government and other organizations working on\nthe field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the Wishes and Blessings\nCovid Relief Project, we are covering four verticals:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>\u2022Ration and Hygiene Kits<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>\u2022Medical Supplies<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>\u2022Ambulance Services<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>\u2022Quarantine Facilities<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The ration and hygiene kits will\nbe distributed to destitute families across 4 states:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2022Assam<\/li><li>\u2022Delhi<\/li><li>\u2022Jharkhand<\/li><li>\u2022West Bengal<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We aim to distribute 1,500 kits\non a monthly basis. Each kit costs Rs. 750 and contains:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2022Rice <\/li><li>\u2022Atta<\/li><li>\u2022Pulses<\/li><li>\u2022Oil<\/li><li>\u2022Salt<\/li><li>\u2022Tea <\/li><li>\u2022Sugar<\/li><li>\u2022Soap<\/li><li>\u2022Masks<\/li><li>\u2022Paracetamol<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The medical supplies will be\nprovided to shelters for the homeless across Delhi\/NCR. These essentials\ninclude oximeters, sanitisers, soap, masks etc. We aim to distribute 300 kits,\nwith each kit costing Rs. 1,200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To be launched on the 1st of May 2021, the Wishes and Blessings Ambulances will be operational in South and South West Delhi, providing free of cost transportation to needy Covid+ patients requiring transportation from their residence to the hospital\/treatment facility. The 2 vehicles will be operational 12 hours\/day, 7 days of the week, and are equipped with oxygen cylinders and stretchers. We have received the sponsorships for running 2 ambulances for the month of May 2021, and thus do not require aid for the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Quarantine Facilities will be\nlaunched in the first week of May, and will be providing free of cost stay and\nmeals to needy Covid+ patients until they recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We request you to kindly step forward and help us make this project a success!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. How are we ensuring the\nsafety of all?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We are adhering to the safety\nprotocols as closely as possible. The meals are cooked under strict sanitary conditions\nand the team and volunteers wear safety gear at all times while distributing\naid on the ground. The ambulances will be sanitised on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We are trying to work as\nefficiently and as safely as possible within the limited conditions and space\navailable. Our priority has and always will be the health of our beneficiaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. How can you help?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can help those most affected\nby supporting us in our relief efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You can choose to donate monetarily to Wishes and Blessings via the following methods:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2022Through the donation link <a href=\"https:\/\/wishesandblessings.net\/home\/donate_now\/\">https:\/\/wishesandblessings.net\/home\/donate_now\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2022Through Paytm- <a href=\"https:\/\/paytm.com\/helpinghand\/wishes-blessings\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/paytm.com\/helpinghand\/wishes-blessings<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2022Through NEFT\/Bank Transfer<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wishes and\nBlessings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a\/c 586010166751<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IFSC KKBK0004611<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kotak Mahindra\nBank (Panchshila Park)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Savings Account<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wishes and Blessings is eligible\nto receive PSR as well as CSR donations. All monetary donations will receive\n80G tax exemption receipts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2022You can also choose to be a goodwill ambassador and spread information on our relief efforts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2022If you would like to volunteer during these tumultuous times, you can choose to join the volunteering wing of Wishes and Blessings- Squad for Change. <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/YdvwuoMBX4NeYYNX7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/YdvwuoMBX4NeYYNX7<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. How are you assured that your\nmoney will be used for providing relief?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of our promise to stay\ntrue to our mission of transparency and accountability, all donors are added to\nour Whatsapp group where regular updates are shared. A formal project report\nwith all documentation will be shared towards the end of the project. Please be\nassured that the entirety of your support will be utilised to directly aid\nthose affected by the lockdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><br> You can follow us on social media (@wishesandblessings) to get regular updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wishes and Blessings launched the Covid Relief Project on Day 1 of the lockdown (25th March 2020) and has continued to aid the daily wagers, homeless and at-risk families since then. Support was tapered as the need on the ground reduced towards September 2020. The Project has been relaunched in April 2021, keeping in mind [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3086,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3070","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wishesandblessings.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-04-29-at-09.38.58.jpeg?fit=820%2C360&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/par1hd-Nw","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wishesandblessings.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3070","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wishesandblessings.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wishesandblessings.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wishesandblessings.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wishesandblessings.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3070"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/wishesandblessings.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3070\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3085,"href":"https:\/\/wishesandblessings.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3070\/revisions\/3085"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wishesandblessings.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3086"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wishesandblessings.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3070"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wishesandblessings.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3070"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wishesandblessings.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3070"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}