Simerjit Kaur, Candidate for Mississauga City Council, Ward 5 rolled up her sleeves and helped volunteers gather and pack donations for victims the Pakistan flood over the weekend.
“We all have a responsibility to help those in need and we have a very strong and successful South Asian community here in Ward 5 that can get together with the larger community to make a difference,” said Kaur. “I commend the organizers of this event for pulling it together so quickly and working hard to get help to the people of Pakistan.”
Kaur donated rice, lentils, juice and laundry soap to the cause and assisted the volunteers with unloading, sorting and packing boxes for shipping to Pakistan.
The event was organized by the Zafar Sultan Memorial Trust and the Pakistani community of Mississauga and Oakville. Mr. Haroon Khan, Mr. Altaf Kapadia, Mr. Taufiq Yusuf and Mr. Raheem Mawani and Asif Aziz were all instrumental in organizing the event. More than 50 volunteers were on hand and many people came by to donate high need items such as powdered milk, water bottles, cooking oil and candles.
“I have known Simerjit for many years and I knew I could count on her to come out and support us,” said key organizer Haroon Khan. “The entire community should support her so she can continue to do more good work for us as Mississauga City Hall.”
The group will continue accepting donations of food items on Saturday September 4 – Sunday September 5, from 11 am – 5 pm at 2855 Derry Road East (one block west or Airport Road in Subway Sandwich complex). They are also looking for volunteers to help pack boxes on Wednesday September 1st and on September 4 & 5th. Those interested in volunteering may call 416-540-8477.
Simerjit Kaur is running in Ward 5 Mississauga. Election Day is October 25. For more information visit. www.simerkaur.com
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