NEW YORK/ TROY, MI (TIP) 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 onetenth 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.

About Dasvandh Network

Dasvandh Network (www.dvnetwork.org) is a 501(c) 3 grassroots online giving platform where donors and organizations can actively participate in the spirit of Dasvandh, or share part of one’s earnings toward the betterment of society. Its mission is to inspire an increase in the level of giving to organizations and charitable projects across North America and to foster the spirit of Dasvandh among Sikhs by providing access and awareness to Sikhirelated causes.