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Diwali In a Box - Our 2023 SAIVA Fundraiser
This Diwali season show your appreciation to friends, family, colleague, parent, teacher or neighbor by presenting a gift of Love, Light, and Prosperity, the Diwali Box.
See how your donation is helping the community at large.
PLACE ORDER NOW
After payment is received, we will send email to get your pickup location preference
** If you don't receive email in two days, please drop a note to saivacommunications@gmail.com **
PICKUP LOCATIONS
November 6-15: Flexible pickup/drop off available
Please send a note to saivacommunications@gmail.com and we can arrange for pickup/delivery
November 5: East/Central Austin between 10 am - noon
2409 Simond Ave Unit C, Austin, TX 78723
October 31 - Nov 3: Great Hills between 5-7pm
6719 Yaupon Drive, Austin TX 78759
November 2,3: Avery Ranch between 5-7pm
15801 Dink Pearson Ln, Austin, TX 78717
October 31 - Nov 3: Steiner Ranch between 5-7pm
12208 Monclair bend, Austin, TX 78732
October 31-Nov 7: Cedar Park
1905 Parksville Way, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Misc
If any of you want to pick up and distribute to folks in your neighborhood, please send a note to saivacommunications@gmail.com and we can add a pickup point.
Diwali Box items being assembled with love
WHAT IS IN THE BOX?
Mithai and Namkeen
- Laddus
- Mixed nuts - a mix of cashews, almonds, Macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts, pecans
- Chevra - a mixture of poha (rice flakes), roasted split gram dal, peanuts, cashews, coconut flakes, raisins
Handcrafted items by Volunteers
- Diwali cards decorated by volunteers
- Hand painted coasters decorated by volunteers
Other items
- Decorative Garland
- Dhoop Cones
- Sparklers
- Wildflower Seeds
- 40" long lotus wall hanging
** Allergy Warning: Food items contain NUTS & DAIRY **
Help Our Cause
Instead of buying the Diwali Box, you can choose to just donate money.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at saivacommunications@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Please send us an email at: saivacommunications@gmail.com
North Austin
Saturday October 21: The Domain Diwali Event between 1-6pm ( 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin, TX 78758)
East/Central Austin
Sunday October 22: South Austin from 10-2pm (2409 Simond Ave Unit C
Austin, TX 78723)
Great Hills
Tuesday October 24:, Wednesday October 25 Great Hills between 5-7pm: (6719 Yaupon Drive, Austin TX 78759)
Avery Ranch
Wednesday October 25, Thursday October 26: Avery Ranch between 5 -7 pm: (15801 Dink Pearson Ln Austin TX 78717)
Thursday October 26: Avery Ranch between 5 -7 pm: (15801 Dink Pearson Ln Austin TX 78717)
Steiner Ranch
Wednesday October 25, Thursday October 26: Steiner Ranch between 5 -7 pm: ( 12208 Monclair bend, Austin, TX 78732)
Cedar Park
Thursday Oct 13th - Tuesday October 24th: 1905 Parksville Way, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Centennial Plaza, Round Rock, Diwali Event
Saturday Oct 28th - between 3:00 -7:30 p.m. ( 301 W. Bagdad Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664)
1 box for $35 will get you:
A. Mithai and Namkeen
- 1. Laddus
- 2. Mixed nuts - a mix of cashews, almonds, Macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts, pecans
- 3. Chevra - a mixture of poha (rice flakes), roasted split gram dal, peanuts, cashews, coconut flakes, raisins
B. Handcrafted items
- 4. Diwali cards decorated by volunteers
- 5. Hand painted coasters decorated by volunteers
C. Other items
- 6. Decorative Garland
- 7.. Dhoop Cones
- 8. Sparklers
- 9. Wildflower Seeds
- 10. 40" long lotus wall hanging
Allergy Warning: Food items contain NUTS & DAIRY
SAIVA is a Central Texas non profit organization that promotes a sense of wellbeing, belonging and fulfillment for older adults of South Asian heritage through community engagement, partnership building and civic involvement.
Donation for the Diwali in a Box fundraiser will be utilized in helping SAIVA with its activities that helps the older adults combat social isolation, lead a dignified life with independence and choice.
SAIVA events include:
Arts and Crafts
- Making of therapy dolls, baby blankets, hats and mittens for the Dell children's hospital
- Blankets and Christmas cards for the military
- Face masks in 2020
- Art classes done with Keya through zoom
Cooking and Food projects
- Food for Thought- a community activity in the preparation of food for UT students just around exam time
- Cooking with Nani - a cooking demonstration on zoom by seniors and other members of the community
Health and Wellness to promote physical and emotional wellbeing
- Several yoga classes by trained instructors
- Meditation sessions
- Talks by invited guests
Singing programs
- Weekly singing lessons by a trained singer
- Antakshri events for fundraising
Technology
- Weekly technology classes on zoom