They say that people’s memory is short-lived. Can those affected forget memories of those
wet days of Dec 2015 too ! Chennai rains
floored many, spared none – levelling many things.
Many parts of the city were so badly affected. Even as it was raining SYMA and many other
associations sprang to action, providing relief in the form of food, clothes,
milk and more importantly moral support.
SYMA volunteers went to many places, all of which have been detailed by
me. We have received donations from many
kind-hearted people, who have been supporting us.
In strategic rehabilitation, we reached out to students
of Chennai High School, Kottur; then it
was a different experience at Urapakkam, where people narrated their tale of
woes – water entry, loss of property, entry of snakes and other creatures in to
houses and more melancholy. Last Sunday, we were at Urapakkam providing more than
200 family packs consisting of 5 kgs of rice; 1 kg of 3
dhall; 1 ltr of Goldwinner oil, many utensils including timber, tamarind,
sugar, soap & detergents; dhoties and sarees [costing around Rs.1850 each]
~ around 80 school bags too were
distributed.
This time,
it was slightly different thought process.
Instead of we going to affected places ~ [there is great difficulty in
identifying those affected and more when it comes to distributing as sometimes,
many others too vie] and it becomes difficult regulating and distributing. An association ‘Tamilnadu Maruthuvar Samuthaya Peravai’ [organisation
for the hair stylists at various parts of the city] had identified their people
at various places affected and through them SYMA issued tokens. Today, at Singarachari Street, we distributed
more than 120 family kits comprising of - kerosene pump stove, 5 kgs of rice; 1 kg of 3
dhall; 1 ltr of Goldwinner oil, many utensils including timber, tamarind,
sugar, soap & detergents; dhoties and sarees [costing around Rs.2350 each]
The distribution was complete in 1 ½ hours in an orderly
manner. SYMA on this occasion, thanks all its donors, well-wishers and
volunteers.
With regards – S. Sampathkumar
Secretary, SYMA. 10th
Jan 2016.
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