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Winter Clothes for Homeless and Refugees
January 2020 SABAA collected winter clothes from the community members and donated to homeless and refugees living in the Sacramento area.
2020 COVID-19 Hardship Relief Project for Bangladesh
SABAA and Humanity Beyond Barriers (HBB) collaboratively started the “COVID-19 Hardship Relief” project to help poor people in Tangail, Bogura, and Rajshahi areas of Bangladesh. We raised a total of $4,180 (৳ 3,60,000 taka) for this project to provide essential foods and medicines for one week. We delivered and distributed these essentials to a total of 730 needy families!
2020 Bijoy Dibosh Celebration
December 11, 2020 Bijoy Dibosh brought local, domestic, and international professional artists and performers on the zoom platform. They were from Texas, Georgia, and Bangladesh along with local community guests and audiences to bring the excitement into this virtual event. A few pictures are shared in the photo gallery for your enjoyment.
2020 California COVID-19 Mask Project
SABAA contributed 3,450 Surgical Face Masks to the following Facilities across California
From Left – Farshid Haque, Treasurer, SABAA; Bernedatte Revak, DH Manager; Hafizur Chowdhury, President, SABAA; Zhishan Haque, former Members At-Large, SABAA
DH Methodist Hospital
In September 2020, SABAA donated 500 surgical masks to the DH Methodist Hospital for its acute care, doctors, nurses, and other clients who are in need during this pandemic.
DH Methodist Hospital
7500 Hospital Dr.
Sacramento, California 95823
www.dignityhealth.org/sacramento/locations/methodist-hospital-of-sacramento
From Left Top – Ray IT Director, VOA; Jill Fox, Quality Assurance & Amp; Compliance Director, VOA;
Hafizur Chowdhury, President, SABAA; Rana Billah, Co-Founder, SABAA
Volunteers of America-Northern California and Northern Nevada (VOA)
In September 2020, SABAA donated 400 surgical masks to the Volunteers of America-Northern California and Northern Nevada for its programs including housing, employment services, substance
abuse and recovery services to families, individuals, veterans, seniors, youth, and other clients who are in need during this pandemic.
Volunteers of America-Northern California and Northern Nevada (VOA)
3434 Marconi Avenue
Sacramento, California 95821
www.voa-ncnn.org
From Left – Ryan Chowdhury, Volunteer; Hafizur Chowdhury, President, SABAA; Sandy Stoddard, Manager, HSJ
Hospice of San Joaquin (HSJ)
In September 2020, SABAA donated 400 surgical masks to the Hospice of San Joaquin for its clinical staff to assist their patient visits at the facility or patients, and other clients who are in need during
this pandemic.
Hospice of San Joaquin (HSJ)
3888 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, California 95204
From Left – Tiffany Cruz, Program Manager, SH; Rana Billah, Co-Founder, SABAA; Hafizur Chowdhury, President, SABAA
Summer House Inc. (SH)
In September 2020, SABAA donated 350 surgical masks to the Summer House Inc for adults with developmental disabilities in both in group homes and those that live in their own residences all
throughout woodland and Davis and other clients who are in need during this pandemic.
Summer House Inc. (SH)
206 5th street
Woodland , California 95695
Summerhouseinc.org
From Left – Gia Marcucci, Executive Assistant, Yolo Hospice; Hafizur Chowdhury, President, SABAA;
Farshid Haque, Treasurer, SABAA; Zhishan Haque, former Members At-Large, SABAA
Yolo Hospice
In September 2020, SABAA donated 300 surgical masks to the Yolo Hospice for physicians, nurses, caregivers, volunteers, and patients in Davis area and other clients who are in need during this
pandemic.
Yolo Hospice
1909 Galileo Court, Suite A
Davis, California 95618
www.yolohospice.org
Face Masks Delivered to Exodus Recovery by US Mail Service
Exodus Recovery
In September 2020, SABAA donated 300 surgical masks by mail to the Exodus Recovery for its doctors, nurses, mental health workers, and other clients who are in need during this pandemic.
Exodus Recovery Inc.
4411 E. Kings Canyon Rd.
Fresno, California 93702
www.exodusrecovery.com
Face Masks delivered to Fresno EOC Head Start by US Mail Service
Fresno EOC Head Start
In September 2020, SABAA donated 450 surgical masks by mail for children to the Fresno EOC Head Start for its preschooler education, medical and family services including over 3,000 children within low income families, and other clients who are in need during this pandemic.
Fresno EOC Head Start
1920 Mariposa Mall, Suite 200
Fresno, California 93721
www.FresnoEOC.org
Face Masks delivered to Oakland Healthcare and Wellness Center by US Mail Service
Oakland Healthcare and Wellness Center
In September 2020, SABAA donated 300 surgical masks by mail to the Oakland Healthcare and Wellness center for its skilled nursing and long-term care facility and other clients who are in need during this pandemic.
Oakland Healthcare and Wellness Center
3030 Webster Street
Oakland , California 94609
www.Oaklandhc.com
Face Masks delivered to Magnolia Crossing Assisted Living facility by US Mail Service
Magnolia Crossing Assisted Living
In September 2020 SABAA donated 250 surgical masks by mail to the Magnolia Crossing Assisted Living facility for its elderly people and health care workers, and other clients who are in need during this pandemic.
Magnolia Crossing Assisted Living
32 West Sierra Ave
Clovis, California 93612
Face Masks delivered to Mare Island Home Health facility by US Mail Service
Mare Island Home Healthy Facility
In October 2020 SABAA donated 200 surgical masks by mail to the Mare Island Home Health facility for its elderly people and health care workers, and other clients who are in need during this pandemic.
Mare Island Home Health
1555 Tennessee Street
Vallejo, California 94590
www.mareislandhomehealth.com
Appreciation Letters
2021 Aid Caldor Fire Victims—SABAA & HBB Joint Project
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated as the fire advances, covered over 218,000 acres, and affected more than 50,000 people per Cal Fire reporting. We are proud of our community members for their quick responses and generous donations to assist the El Dorado County fire victims. We are delighted to report that with your sincere collaborations and generous contributions, SABAA raised a total amount of $2,193 for this project while HBB raised a total of $3,325. SABAA and HBB officials met with a few community coordinators of the El Dorado Community Foundation on October 1, 2021, and donated the collected fundings for the Caldor fire victims.
We express our sincere gratitude to everyone for making this project very successful.
2020 Flood Relief Project for Bangladesh
Millions of underprivileged people in rural areas of Bangladesh became the victim of devastating flood which impacted their health, economy, and daily livelihood. To help flood victims of many parts of Bangladesh such as Kurigram, Sirajgonj, Ponchoor, Dinajpur, Gaibandha, Chandpur, and other locations; SABAA delivered and distributed dry food, drinking water, and cash for more than 400 needy families in July.