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Location: Sector 12, Behind Bokaro Airport
On a crisp winter afternoon, the Smile For All – Bokaro team transformed Sector 12 into a hub of hope. 20+ beneficiaries from nearby slums received clothes, ration kits, and toffee thanks to the dedication of five volunteers.
Volunteers on Duty
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Asha – Logistics & crowd coordination
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Vidya Sagar – Ration pack & inventory management
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Abhijeet.S – Clothes sorting & quality check
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Shambhavi – Family interaction & feedback recording
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Nisha’s – Guest volunteer, toffee distribution
Step‑by‑Step Execution
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Setup (2:00 PM) – Volunteers erected a modest canopy, laid out tables for clothes, ration bags, and toffee boxes.
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Clothes Donation – Abhijeet.S and Asha handed out warm sweaters, jackets, shirts, jeans, trousers, salwar suits, sarees, and tops collected from local donors. Each item was inspected for cleanliness and usability. Children tried on jackets, instantly lighting up the area.
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Ration Kits – Vidya Sagar supervised packing of aata, rice, oil, and dal per family. Shambhavi guided 20 families to the queue.
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Toffee Surprise – Nisha’s distributed colorful toffee packets to kids, turning the event into a mini‑celebration. Laughter echoed as children shared treats.
Impact
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Warmth – 60+ individuals received winter clothing, reducing cold‑related health risks.
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Food Security – Ration kits supplied essential nutrients for ~2 weeks, easing financial strain.
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Joy – Toffees sparked moments of pure happiness, reinforcing community bonds.
Volunteer Reflections
Asha noted, “Seeing a mother wrap her child in a new sweater reminded me why we do this.” Vidya Sagar added, “The ration bags were heavy, but the gratitude made it effortless.”
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