In a recent press release the institution said that it depended entirely on donations from the public and business entities for its funding which not only had to meet the living expenses of inmates, but also the maintenance of its nine buildings in addition to the water and electricity rates. The last two in particular, the Dharm Shala said, had absorbed a large portion of the home’s reserve funds, which had been painstakingly accumulated over the years.
At this time of year as well, the institution will provide the traditional Christmas lunch for the poor on Christmas Day, and a party for deprived children on December 11.
The Dharm Shala provides a home for the destitute irrespective of race or religion.
The release said that donations can be sent to the Treasurer, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, President or Vice President, c/o Dharm Shala, 140 King Edward Street, Albouystown or Mr Edward Boyer, c/o National Hardware (Guyana) Limited Water Street, Georgetown.
