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Giving Tuesday!
Giving Tuesday is a special day dedicated to inspiring acts of kindness and generosity. On this day, support the cause you believe in to make a difference to thousands of children across Tamil Nadu. Donate at
https://tnfusa.org/donate/
Some employers offer to match or even double-match your donations on this day.
Make a lasting impact by multiplying your contribution!
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Dear Donors and Patrons,
I hope this message finds you well. As we enter the giving season, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your ongoing support. I invite you to consider making your year-end contributions to a cause we all hold dear. Together, we are lighting the lamp of education for thousands of underprivileged individuals, paving the way for a brighter tomorrow for all.
This year has been truly special as we celebrated 50 remarkable years of our mission. Just a few weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending The Global Economic Summit 2024 and the 11th World Tamils Economic Conference in Kuala Lumpur, where, alongside Siva Moopanar, our TNF50 Convention coordinator, I had the honor of receiving the prestigious Crown Jewel of World Tamils – Institutional Award on behalf of Tamil Nadu Foundation. This award, presented to us in recognition of our contributions to economic and educational development in Tamil Nadu over the last five decades, underscores the impact we’ve made together. I am proud to share that TNF is the first recipient of this esteemed recognition, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Madras Development Society and the World Tamils Economic Foundation for this honor.
As we head into December, there’s much more to look forward to. Many of our chapters will be hosting fundraising events, and I strongly encourage you to participate. Additionally, we’ll be hosting our annual year-end online event (details below) to celebrate and thank all of you for your unwavering support. It’s also a chance for us to show appreciation for our dedicated volunteers. If you plan to host a watch party, please let me know, and I’ll make sure you’re acknowledged during the broadcast.
On December 6th, TNF Chennai will be hosting its annual conference, an opportunity for us to recognize and honor the tireless efforts of our coordinators and teachers who are the backbone of our success. If you're in India, please join us for this special occasion, and feel free to share the event details with your contacts in Tamil Nadu.
Wishing you a joyful and healthy holiday season! Thank you once again for your continued support, which empowers our board members, chapter committees, and volunteers to make a difference.
Warm regards,
Veera Venugopal
President, TNF USA
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The Crown Jewel of World Tamils - Institutional Award was presented to Tamil Nadu Foundation at The Global Economic Summit 2024 & the 11th World Tamils Economic Conference.
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Join us for TNF51 - the Annual Convention on a Cruise to Mexico! Please register ASAP at https://tnfusa.org/2025-convention/.
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A live online event for our patrons
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Join your fellow TNF patrons from the comfort of your home along with your family & friends and show your support to our projects! You can find the links to watch it live on Dec 7th at https://tnfusa.org/2024-year-end-event/. A special thanks to our Dallas chapter for hosting the event.
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Libraries are Temples celebrates Library Week
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Library Week is celebrated during the third week of November each year. TNF uses this time to encourage students in ABC Project Schools to utilize public libraries for competition preparation. As part of this initiative, TNF is organizing Essay Writing and Elocution competitions for students in grades 9 to 12.
A total of 1,537 students from 90 ABC Project Schools participated in the preliminary competitions at the school level. All participants received certificates of participation. The district-level final round is currently underway.
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ABC students visit colleges
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A total of 758 students attending 10th and 12th grades at 7 ABC schools in the districts of Coimbatore, Salem, Tiruvannamalai and Tirupur visited nearby colleges for College Exposure Visit. Organized as part of ABC project, these visits offer students a chance to explore future study options. Many of the students are first-generation learners, and these programs provide valuable insights into educational and career opportunities, helping them understand the scope for employment in the future.
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Corporate Social Responsibility funds TNF projects
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Corporate Donors across India came together to support the TNF Golden Jubilee Local CSR Fund as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. A total of ₹1,15,99,117 was raised to sponsor several projects. Sarathi Public Charitable Trust, contributed ₹12 lakhs, which were used to fund the following projects:
- :Government Higher Secondary School, Idumbavanam, Thiruvarur District - ABC project was initiated.
- Government Higher Secondary School, Bandahalli, Dharmapuri District - ABC project was initiated and Soft skils training was offered to 11th grade students and TNF has received a request from the Headmaster to offer for 10th and 12th grade students, based on the success and feedback of the program.
- District Central Library in Thiruvarur - A total of 173 books worth ₹1 lakh were presented to the District Librarian
- Four deserving students were awarded scholarships worth ₹60,000
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Educational Scholarships - November 2024 update
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During the month, 198 students received scholarships totaling an amount of ₹ 13,53,750/-.
| Description |
# of Beneficiaries |
Scholarship Amount
(in Rupees)
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| Senthil Mahadevan & Uma Senthil Educational Scholarship |
3 |
₹ 60,000.00 |
| Support to Government Aided School Educational Scholarship (SC Gurukulam) |
25 |
₹ 1,25,000.00 |
TNF scholarship for orphaned/semi-orphaned children due to Covid-19
pandemic |
5 |
₹ 75,000.00 |
| Dr. Chandran Memorial Educational scholarship |
5 |
₹ 16,700.00 |
| VTK Memorial Educational Scholarship |
1 |
₹ 10,050.00 |
| Government Vinobha Higher Secondary School, Dhalavaipettai |
18 |
₹ 1,50,000.00 |
| Dhana Rengachary Educational Scholarship |
2 |
₹ 65,000.00 |
| Sivasubramaniam Memorial Scholarship |
1 |
₹ 22,000.00 |
| CM Educational Assistance Scholarship |
1 |
₹ 10,000.00 |
Scholarship project to single parent students (Mann Vaasanai Corpus
Interest) - Ariyalur, Kaniyakumari, Karur, Thiruvannamalai & Tirupur districts |
137 |
₹ 8,20,000.00 |
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198 |
₹ 13,53,750.00 |
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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)
Balamurugan & Uma Maheswari, Doral, FL
Kamalraj & Suganya, Prosper, TX
Prakash & Sangeetha, Doral, FL
Rajaganapathy & Mangalam, Pittsburgh, PA
Subramonia & Priya, Weston, FL
Sundar & Manimegalai, Austin, TX
vignesh & Shruthika, Miami, 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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Click on the image to know more details
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