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Monthly Project Highlight!
Libraries are Temples
A project that enhances the knowledge of students by motivating them to use library facilities via competitions and incite the habit of reading in youngsters.
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Dear Donors and Patrons,
We concluded the Golden Jubilee convention proceedings with a Volunteer appreciation event at Chicago. While we got an opportunity to thank many local volunteers, we sure have missed several of you who made a difference in your own way. Thank you for all the help you offered in whatever way possible. It sure took a village to host the Golden Jubilee celebrations. With the energy the success gave us, we look forward to the next 50 years!
With the new academic year underway, ABC projects have resumed and continue to grow. Your support is crucial in helping slow learners catch up with their peers. we have added three new schools to our growing list of ABC schools and we hope to add more in the future.
We are in the midst of a busy season of fund raisers in terms of walkathons and other events hosted by local chapters. Please join, volunteer and support your local chapter events. Help us spread the word about TNF, its work and impact and invite your friends to join the local chapter events to learn more.
Warm regards,
Veera Venugopal, President, TNF USA
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On August 17th, volunteers from the Chicago, Wisconsin, Detroit, and Northeast Ohio chapters gathered to celebrate the success of TNF50 at a special Volunteer Appreciation event. The evening featured delicious food and live music from local talent, creating a warm and festive atmosphere. Convention and TNF leaders opened the event by expressing their heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers for their hard work and dedication. Each convention team was invited on stage, where members shared unforgettable moments and insights into the planning and execution of the event. Thank you Chicago for a great milestone in TNF's history!
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Top rankers receive Scholarships
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Out of 44 students who passed 10th grade examination with highest ranks, 5 of them received a scholarship of ₹ 20,000 each deposited in a fixed account. These were awarded as part of VTK Memorial Fund Educational and Service Award Scholarship. The top five were chosen based on their academic performance and service records giving back to their community.
In addition, merit scholarships ranging from ₹ 7,000 to ₹ 10,000 were awarded to 10th and 12th grade students who ranked first in Tamil language from Government Boys Higher Secondary School & Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Katpadi.
Several students received many other scholarships to support their college education during the month. Details of these scholarships could be found below.
Congratulations to all the winners!
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Distributions to make their lives better
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As schools re-opened, projects funded by TNF patrons distributed several necessary equipment/material to benefit underprivileged students. Thanks to all the donors who continue to make a difference!
- Supported by TNF New York chapter, 25 desktops and 3 laptops were distributed to 2 schools in Cuddalore and 1 school in Ariyalur districts.
- South Florida chapter launched a pilot project to address "Period Poverty" among rural students where 138 girls attending Government Tribal Residential Higher Secondary School, Arunthumalai, Salem received Feminine Hygiene kits. The kits were distributed by youth member Likita.
- Using the interest received from Dallas convention corpus fund, Talking Braille pens were distributed to visually impaired children to help them read books.
- 12 sets worth ₹ 1,55,760/- were distributed to students from Government Girls Higher Secondary School for the Visually Impaired, Trichy
- 11 sets worth ₹ 1,42,780/- were distributed to students from Government Middle School for the visually impaired, Pudukottai.
- Musical instruments such as Mrithangam, Thavil, Shruthi Box and Keyboard were distributed to students of District Government Music schools at Thoothukudi & Ramanathapuram totaling a value of ₹ 3,15,740/-.
- Hearing aids worth ₹ 17,000/- were distributed to 15 students attending Government Higher Secondary School, Virudhunagar.
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Wayanad Disaster relief - Join hands to help
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The community of Wayanad, Kerala saw a dire impact by severe floods and landslides, causing widespread destruction and leaving many homeless.
TNF USA is launching a fundraising campaign to help the victims of the natural disaster. We need your support and generosity to help with rebuilding efforts.
Together, we can bring hope to the people of Wayanad. Join hands to make a TNF diifference!
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2024 Summer Internship program concludes
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The summer educational and service internship program of 2024 concluded this month. A total of 29 students from across various cities in USA served at different ABC schools. The feedback received thus far is very encouraging and we look forward to all these interns using their experiences to make a difference in their communities & TNF. Congratulations to the 2024 Summer Interns!
| Intern Name |
Institution(s) interned at |
| Aditya Chandran Arvind, Solon, OH |
Government Boys High School, Mogappair East, Chennai |
| Ananya Asokan, Brookfield, WI |
Sathappa Government Higher Secondary School, Nerkuppai, Sivagangai; Centre for Medical Genetics |
| Annapoorani Alagappan, Herndon, VA |
Subramaniyan Chettiar Gurukulam Higher Secondary School, Amaravathipudur, Sivagangai; Centre for Medical Genetics |
| Anoushka Vishwanathan, Waxhaw, NC |
Chennai Higher Secondary School, Alwarpet, Chennai |
| Arjun Venkatakrishnan, Prosper, TX |
Government Boys High School, Mogappair East, Chennai |
| Arulmozhivarman Arivazhagan, St Johns, FL |
Kalyanasundaram Higher Secondary School, Thanjavur |
| Avinesh Saravana, Solon, OH |
Government Boys Higher Secondary School, JariKondalampatti, Salem |
| Deva Keerthana Pandiarajan, Wadsworth, OH |
Centre for Medical Genetics |
| Divya Lourdu Francis Xavier, San Rafael, CA |
Government High School,Keerapalayam, Cuddalore |
| Diya Shakkottai, Austin, TX |
Chennai Higher Secondary School, Alwarpet, Chennai |
| Isha Kannan, Bay Area, CA |
Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Ashok Nagar, Chennai |
| Ishita Mannar, Mayfield Heights, OH |
CSI Anderson Day Girls Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
| Jishnujith Balaji, Fremont, CA |
Centre for Medical Genetics |
| Kaushik Ramanujam, Lewis Center, OH |
Centre for Medical Genetics |
| Lakshanyaa Rajendran Balaji, Cary, NC |
Government Higher Secondary School, Neikarapatty, Salem; Centre for Medical Genetics |
| Lekha Solomon, Weston, FL |
Centre for Medical Genetics |
| Mithran Rajesh, Overland Park, KS |
Government Model Higher Secondary School, Arumbakkam, Chennai; Centre for Medical Genetics |
| Padmavathi Narayanan, Bakersfield, CA |
Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Ashok Nagar, Chennai |
| Purani Muthuvedi, San Jose, CA |
Government Boys High School, Mogappair East, Chennai; Centre for Medical Genetics |
| Rithiha Senthilkumar, Weston, FL |
Government Higher Secondary School, Chettipalayam, Coimbatore; Centre for Medical Genetics |
| Roshan Soundar, Macomb, MI |
Government Higher Secondary School, Konavattam, Vellore |
| Sahana Srinivasan, Pembroke Pines, FL |
Government Higher Secondary School, Vanniconendal, Tirunelveli |
| Samyuktha Selvam, Miami, FL |
Government Model Higher Secondary School, Arumbakkam, Chennai; Centre for Medical Genetics |
| Sarah Mariyan, Livermore, CA |
Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Ashok Nagar, Chennai |
| Shivani Kumar, Austin, TX |
Subramaniyan Chettiar Gurukulam Higher Secondary School, Amaravathipudur, Sivagangai |
| Shveta Sunkar, McLean, VA |
Government Higher Secondary School, Vadasithur, Coimbatore |
| Srinesh Nandhakumar, Solon, OH |
Government Higher Secondary School, Arasangudi, Trichy |
| Surya Balamurugan, Oviedo, FL |
Government Higher Secondary School, Ramanatha-puram (Mannur), Coimbatore |
| Vishnu Sentha, Pleasanton, CA |
Subramaniyan Chettiar Gurukulam Higher Secondary School, Amaravathipudur, Sivagangai |
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Educational Scholarships - August 2024 update
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During the month, 148 students received scholarships totaling an amount of ₹ 10,75,950.
| Description |
# of Beneficiaries |
Scholarship Amount
(in Rupees)
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| TNF Scholarship for orphaned/semi-orphaned children due to COVID-19 pandemic |
19 |
₹ 76,000.00 |
| TNF Scholarship for orphaned/semi-orphaned children due to COVID-19 pandemic - GATS |
12 |
₹ 36,000.00 |
| Gopalakrishnan Memorial Educational Scholarship |
9 |
₹ 27,000.00 |
| VTK Memorial Educational Scholarship |
4 |
₹ 34,000.00 |
| SethuVenu Educational Scholarship |
1 |
₹ 5,000.00 |
| Bharathiyar Arakattalai Educational Scholarship |
2 |
₹ 40,000.00 |
| Thondamuthur Government Boys Higher Secondary School Educational Scholarship |
10 |
₹ 20,000.00 |
| CM Educational Scholarship |
1 |
₹ 10,000.00 |
| Visha Dinesh Memorial Educational Scholarship |
1 |
₹ 43,450.00 |
| Rakkiyappan and Dr Bhuvaneswari Chinnappan Educational Scholarship |
3 |
₹ 15,000.00 |
| P.A.R Palaniswamy Gounder & Mrs. Lakshmi Ammal Memorial Educational Scholarship |
3 |
₹ 15,000.00 |
| Dhana Rengachary Educational Scholarship |
3 |
₹ 70,000.00 |
| Support to Higher Education in rural areas (Madurai) |
1 |
₹ 26,000.00 |
| Support to Government Aided School Educational Scholarship Project (SC Gurukulam) |
14 |
₹ 1,69,500.00 |
| Dr Ramadas Abboy Memorial Educational Scholarship |
22 |
₹ 2,96,000.00 |
| Scholarship Project to single parent students (Mann Vaasanai Corpus Interest) - Mayiladuthurai & Vellore |
43 |
₹ 1,93,000.00 |
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148 |
₹ 10,75,950.00 |
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WI Youth LOVES Empowerment visit
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The "E" in our youth brand Youth LOVES stands for Educate & Empower. WI Youth LOVES members were educated/empowered with a college tour at Madison University. The WI group is off to a great start in bringing our youth together, spend time together to build a bond that will help them grow and serve together!
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North East Ohio Youth Co-lead fundraiser
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The "L" in our youth brand Youth LOVES stands for Lead & Learn. North East Ohio Youth LOVES members learned and demonstrated their leadership skills by taking a lead on several activities during the Walkathon fund raiser hosted on August 25th. Several committees such as Food Logistics, Marketing, Raffles and Walk planning were led by High school volunteers under the guidance of adult volunteers.
The event was attended by 100+ supporters who were geared up to walk first thing in the morning. But, mother nature had different plans. Attendees enjoyed the traditional breakfast and learnt about TNF and activities during the year. Soon after the rains stopped, the enthusiastic attendees walked down the nature trail led by the youth. The youth volunteers hosted plant sale & metal recycling fund raisers during the event.
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Thank you & welcome new members to TNF's 50 year Legacy!
(In honor of each new TNF member, college prep books will be donated to a student in need)
Jaikanth & Kisanthi, Aldie, VA
Mahendran & Preethi, Round Rock, TX
Mahendran & Vijayasamundeeswari, Hermitage, TN
Rajesh & Asha, Parkland, FL
Saravanan & Kiruthiga, Exton, PA
Senthil Kumar & Velvizhi, Liberty Hill, TX
Vasu & Vidya, Pembroke Pines, FL
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Attend & support local chapter events
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Click of the flyer to learn more about the event!
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