Your POSITIVE words always encourage and motivate us to continue to give back more to the world! We are greatful for the words below from all of you!
Hear from our treasured educators/teachers!
I am so proud and am absolutely honored to be your teacher. You are doing remarkable work and are already a tremendous global citizen. I am so happy that you are being recognized for your ongoing efforts. Keep up the great work - I'm excited to see what else you accomplish! - - Bio teacher (RHS)
“Every time I see the Joys of Giving website I am inspired to better myself and do more for others. It is incredible knowing that Vanesha and Varshini are already doing so much good for our community while they are still so young. I cannot wait to see how they positively impact this world! I have no doubt that Joys of Giving is going to inspire their peers to be kind and empathetic, and to put others first. I had the honor of teaching Vanesha during her 8th grade year, and was able to witness her warmth and compassion each day in the classroom. Hopefully I get to have Varshini as a student in the future as well! This world needs more people like these two wonderful young women! -Oliver H (English Teacher – RMS)”
Message: Vanesha and Varshini-
I Love This! Seeing young adults work to make the world around them a better place makes me smile. I am so proud of you and your efforts. I know the next generation is going to be better off because of people like you. -- Chris F. (Math Teacher - RMS)
Wow--congratulations on what you and your sister have accomplished, Vanesha! I am not surprised that you took the initiative to help others in this way! In my class you were always at the ready to help someone else improve their skills with positivity and grace. Congratulations on your very special award for community service and keep up the good work! I watched the segment in today's Touch of Class Live edition, and was gobsmacked that you and your sibling have done so much in such a short time with your campaign. Keep up the good work--and I hope to get the opportunity to work with your sibling soon. Buenas vacaciones y buena suerte en el colegio. (Spanish Teacher - RMS)
Hear from all our lovely community donors and inspirations
Baking Fundraiser 2022
Firstly, you’re doing a brilliant job with this effort :)
We loved the cookies you made! My wife and the kids have been asking me to get a second order.
These are the best cookies and muffins in the galaxy!
FIRST Interview panel for youth as guest speakers October 2022
I truly enjoyed speaking with the two of you. Wishing you much success.
FIRST In-person baking workshop August 2022 (Fundraiser for Asha for education)
Thank you for organizing and bringing together 6 young kids for a wonderful cause! They had an amazing time and learned how to bake some yummy cookies!
Book Fundraiser 2022 for Page Ahead
Page Ahead recently received a note from a student: “Dear donors, thank you so much for the fun books. These books mean a lot to me because they are good for my brain. And I can get smarter. From Lennon”
Thank you for helping to make that happen to other kids in need who don’t have books of their own. But because of your help, kids in our community will receive new books. Thank you so much!
Summer Baking Fundraiser 2021
Thanks for the excellent banana nut muffins! Loved it. Happy to be part of a great cause to contribute to the needy. Proud of the effort you are leading. - Rajan
Thank you for the delicious chocolate chip cookies! The kids loved it and want another order. - Rachita
Virtual Workshops for StemChef by Joys of Giving (Baking and Coding) Aug 2020, Founder of StemChef
I’m Ashie, founder of StemChef and the host of StemChef Kids Day that your daughters participated in yesterday. I wanted to reach out to you to acknowledge how amazing your daughters are!
It is very rare to find the excellence they clearly have in them and the down to earth humility in teenagers these days. The wonderful spirit in which they are working tirelessly for their non-profit for a great cause is truly humbling to see. And I believe parenting and upbringing has a lot to do with that. So I want to give you credit for the wonderful daughters you have raised.
While I’m raising money for the other non-profits that I have partnered with through StemChef, I would personally like to donate to Joys of giving and I’ll be in touch with them about where I can do so.
My very best wishes to you and your daughters,
Ashie
Virtual Workshops FREE (Baking, Coding, Art)! June - August, 2020
I again want to thank you for such an informative session, my son V thoroughly enjoyed it and learned quite a bit in that. He would love to connect back for any questions or get more ideas on different things he can try. He just got introduced to coding and loving every bit of it.
Thanks once again for such a great effort and helping kids learn coding! Would love to support this great work, in whatever way possible.
It was wonderfully organized
I think you girls were so good at what you did. Keep up the good work!
While answering questions, addressing by participant name .include instructions to premeasure and keep ingredients ready. Else can make it a 1 hour 15 minute session.
I have no suggestions, I loved how you went at a steady pace and you explained each and every step which was very helpful.
It was a lot of fun! Just an idea: Giving kids step by step instructions to follow loudly, pausing and asking them to show the progress might help drive more engagement. :)
Everything perfect!
Every thing was awesome!
My daughter enjoyed your cookie session and has already made them twice ... her 70 year old grandfather ( my dad) who is visiting us told her that these cookies are the best he has tasted.. kudos to you guys for the great recipe! We would love to sign up for other stuff you come up with also