:dateline:The Dasvandh Network (DVN) is encouraging donors to give during the second annual Dasvandh Week (November 8th-16th) via online donations (www.dvnetwork.org) or in Gurdwaras throughout the country.
This year�s goal of $80,000 will be achieved not only from power of ten-inspired individuals but also with matching funds from strategic donors within the Sikh community for one-time and recurring donations (limits apply).� This makes the week of November 8th-16th�the most important opportunity to maximize the reach of your donation.
�Dasvandh Week is meant to serve as an annual reminder that we all can and should be giving,� said Manpreet Singh, Treasurer of the Dasvandh Network. �This year, we are calling upon our community to ask themselves, �Can I do more?��
Due the generosity of donors through DVN, Khalsa Food Pantry has been able to support nearly 80 families per week with non-perishable goods and produce. �We were able to acquire two refrigerators for food storage which has helped maximize our distribution of produce,� said Natasha Kaur, Khalsa Care Foundation Sevadaar. �We are humbled and grateful to DVN and to all who have supported us!”
DVN is a not-for-profit, grassroots, crowdfunding platform that allows donors and causes to actively participate in the spirit of Dasvandh�the Sikh practice of contributing one-tenth of a person�s earnings to the common good of the community.� That is why DVN is encouraging donors to give with the power of ten in mind during the week-long fundraising event.
Dasvandh Network is self-funded and doesn’t charge administrative fees. Donations via paper check are sent without any fees to the designated organization/project. To pay 3rd party payment processing providers, there is a 3.5% processing fee for credit/debit card transactions and $0.50 fee for ACH transactions. However, during Dasvandh Week, these processing fees will be waived, so along with the matching funds, 200% of donations will go to causes listed on the platform.
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