Compassion in action

Social Impact

Offering service and bringing joy to underserved sections of society.

Inspired by Shrimad Rajchandraji and guided by Pujya Gurudevshri, Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care (SRLC) USA is the US chapter of a global nonprofit recognized by the UN for its humanitarian efforts. A 501(c)(3) organization, SRLC USA brings holistic care to local communities throughout the US and supports community development projects worldwide.

At the Ashram, we work to bridge SRLC’s national and global mission to the local level.

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“Selfless service is love made visible.”

- Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji

In the Poconos Region

Working alongside the community and building lasting partnerships to support local needs and nurture human connections — through service that strengthens those we serve and those who serve.

Community Initiatives at a Glance

Health & Wellness Events

Free screenings, wellness education, and outreach in partnership with healthcare professionals.

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Educational Support

Back-to-School drives and learning resource distribution for students in need.

Humanitarian Care

Coordinated food drives and meal distribution supporting families across the region.

Community Partnerships

Our initiatives are built through over 30 partnerships with healthcare providers, schools, food banks, churches, and community organizations.

Delivering critical aid and food to support 47,000+ residents across the Poconos.

Equipping 1,000+ students with the tools for academic success through our annual Back-to-School drives.

Strengthening local housing stability by donating furniture and essential building materials for families.

and 25+ additional local partners

Additional Partnerships

St Luke's University Health Network
Angels and Dragonflies
VALOR
SAFE Monroe
The Salvation Army
Jo's Food Pantry
Bushkill Outreach Community Food Pantry
Violette Stand for the Children Home

Across the United States

Across 25+ US cities, SRLC USA supports 400+ community partners through recurring local service initiatives, touching nearly a million lives across the country.

ACTIVE CHAPTERS & LOCATIONS

Atlanta, GA Austin, TX Boston, MA Cherry Hill, NJ Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Edison, NJ Houston, TX Indianapolis, IN Long Island, NY Los Angeles, CA Newark, DE Orlando, FL Parsippany, NJ Philadelphia, PA Phoenix, AZ Princeton, NJ Queens, NY Raleigh, NC Rutherford, NJ San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA Tampa, FL Washington D.C.

Service in Motion

Back-to-School drives deliver supplies directly to students at Title I schools, equipping the youth with the tools they need to start the year strong.

Volunteers prepare and package meals for families in need through hunger relief drives across local communities.

Volunteers of all ages come together for neighborhood clean-up drives, keeping local communities clean and connected.

Local partnerships amplify impact through coordinated outreach and support.

Volunteers extend compassion beyond people, visiting local sanctuaries to feed and care for rescued animals across the region.

Tree plantation events bring the community together to plant and nurture saplings, contributing to a greener, healthier environment.

University Partnerships

Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital is Stanford School of Medicine’s sole India partner for the Mary Duke Biddle Scholarship, providing students with immersive clinical experience.

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Faculty and students from Yale University actively collaborate with our anemia and community outreach programs in rural India.

Co-developed a smartphone tool for anemia and sickle cell disease detection, winning first prize at the National Institute of Health Technology Accelerator Challenge.

Students from the prestigious Kelley School of Business spend several months living in India, interning on the ground, supporting local development projects.

Haas MBA students provide strategic consulting through the International Business Development program, culminating in two weeks of on-the-ground implementation support.

Around the World

8.35M

patients treated through health initiatives

3.28M

students supported through education programs

12.24M

people benefited through humanitarian care

450K

animals aided through animal care

8.9M

lives supported through emergency relief

33M

lives touched

Initiatives Across the Globe

Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital and Research Centre

A 250-bed charitable, multi-specialty hospital in Dharampur with 20+ departments and specialities.

UPCOMING

Shrimad Rajchandra Animal Hospital

Animal sanctuary comprising a 150-ward animal hospital, veterinary college, and animal shelters.

Shrimad Rajchandra Center of Excellence for Women

A state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the holistic development and empowerment of rural women.

Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth
(Science College)

The first science college across 238 villages of South Gujarat, offering various academic degrees, paired with holistic learning and career support.

Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul
(High School)

A progressive secondary and higher-secondary rural school offering holistic education to underserved students.

Mission Africa

Advancing sustainable development across 16 countries in Africa through education, healthcare, women empowerment, water access, and food support.

Our Unique Global Approach

A holistic “10 Care Program” model works across diverse sectors to improve lives and build better futures.

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Health Care

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Health Care

Delivering a world-class hospital and rural medical camps to provide life-changing medical solutions for those lacking access or resources.

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Educational Care

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Educational Care

Empowering underserved children with quality education, unlocking their potential to learn, grow, and lead.

03

Child Care

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Child Care

Nurturing children’s lives through holistic care that nourishes their well-being, development, and happiness.

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Woman Care

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Woman Care

Transforming women’s lives with vocational training, education, and healthcare that fuel independence and opportunity.

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Tribal Care

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Tribal Care

Supporting Indigenous communities in rural India through far-reaching social and economic interventions.

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Community Care

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Community Care

Strengthening local communities through a myriad of projects, such as organ donation campaigns, educational classes, and prisoner upliftment efforts.

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Humanitarian Care

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Humanitarian Care

Bringing hope to those in crisis by distributing essential resources, whenever and wherever they are needed most.

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Animal Care

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Animal Care

Extending compassion and care to injured or abandoned animals through rescue, shelter, and treatment.

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Environmental Care

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Environmental Care

Safeguarding the planet through bold conservation and sustainability efforts, such as tree plantations, water conservation, and alternative energy resources.

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Emergency Relief Care

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Emergency Relief Care

Rapid deployment of aid during floods, earthquakes, pandemics, and more, as well as long-term rehabilitation for affected communities.

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