Promise partners with BIMDA in blanket donation, over 100 delivered to organizations that help the homeless

By Tammy Farmer
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(Jan. 13, 2021) — Homeless organizations from throughout Brevard County recently received a special donation supplied by the Brevard Indo–American Medical and Dental Association (BIMDA) and its national organization, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), in collaboration with Promise Inc.

Staff from Promise in Brevard, along with several Promise residents, hand–delivered more than 100 brand new fleece blankets Jan. 8 to the Brevard Homeless Coalition, Genesis House, Nana’s House, Family Promise of Brevard and the South Brevard Sharing Center to be dispersed among their clientele. With the recent waves of cold weather, the timing could not have been better.

“This was such a great community effort from all parties, and we are thrilled to have been a part of it,” said Jeff Kiel, president and CEO of Promise Inc. “We are excited to partner with BIMDA, as its members seem to truly understand the needs of the community and actively
seek out ways to give back.”

In addition to the blankets, BIMDA presented each organization, including Promise, with a generous monetary donation.

“BIMDA feels very humble to have the opportunity to provide outreach to such amazing organizations,” said Dr. Devin Datta, an orthopedist and spine surgeon who is chairman and president of BIMDA. “Promise in Brevard fills such an important need in Brevard County as do all of these wonderful organizations.”

“BIMDA is truly pleased to collaborate with AAPI and its president, Dr. Sudhakar Jonnalagadda, and Promise in Brevard on this special project,” added Glad Kurian, honorary executive director of BIMDA. “Philanthropy is alive and well in our community, and I am so happy that we can all make a positive contribution to our fellow men.”

Dr. Sue Mitra, board–certified in internal medicine and a longtime board member of BIMDA, shared the sentiments of her associates regarding BIMDA and the timely
community effort.

“Having volunteered my time and leadership at BIMDA for more than 20 years, I am proud to belong to this nonprofit, physician–driven association that has served as a role model in building a strong community, bringing together all local hospitals, physician practices,
doctors, dentists, and allied health professionals to raise funds for worthy charities, while also enhancing continuing medical education, scientific advancements and deeper
understanding between all professionals.”

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Jeff Kiel, CEO of Promise, Inc.; Dr. Sue Mitra, past president of BIMDA; Glad Kurian, Hon. Executive Director of BIMDA; Dr. Devin Datta; Chairman/President of BIMDA; Melissa Vandett, a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern at Genesis House; as well as Madison Van Buskirk and Josh Howard, residents of Promise in Brevard (front); show some of the blankets that the Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental Association (BIMDA) donated Jan. 8 to five homeless organizations in Brevard County.

Promise Facilitates Blanket Donation from BIMDA to Homeless

"Many thanks to Promise in Brevard for helping BIMDA in spearheading this project.  I appreciate the team of Jeff Kiel, President & CEO; Donna Williams, Development & Events Manager; and Tammy Farmer, Marketing & Communications Manager."

- Glad Kurian

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BREVARD COUNTY — Homeless organizations from throughout Brevard County received a special donation last week supplied by the Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental Association (BIMDA) and its national organization, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI); in collaboration with Promise, Inc.

Staff from Promise in Brevard, along with several Promise residents, hand-delivered more than 100 brand new fleece blankets Jan. 8 to the Brevard Homeless Coalition, Genesis House, Nana’s House, Family Promise of Brevard and the South Brevard Sharing Center to be dispersed among their clientele. With the recent waves of cold weather, the timing could not have been better.

“This was such a great community effort from all parties, and we are thrilled to have been a part of it,” said Jeff Kiel, President/CEO of Promise, Inc. “We are excited to partner with BIMDA, as its members seem to truly understand the needs of the community and actively seek out ways to give back.”

In addition to the blankets, BIMDA presented each organization, including Promise, with a generous monetary donation.

“BIMDA feels very humble to have the opportunity to provide outreach to such amazing organizations,” said Dr. Devin Datta, Orthopedist & Spine Surgeon and Chairman/President of BIMDA. “Promise in Brevard fills such an important need in Brevard County as do all of these wonderful organizations.”

“BIMDA is truly pleased to collaborate with AAPI and its president Dr. Sudhakar Jonnalagadda, and Promise in Brevard on this special project,” added Glad Kurian, Hon. Executive Director of BIMDA. “Philanthropy is alive and well in our community, and I am so happy that we can all make a positive contribution to our fellowmen.”

Dr. Sue Mitra, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and a longtime Board Member of BIMDA, shared the sentiments of her associates regarding BIMDA and the timely community effort.

“Having volunteered my time and leadership at BIMDA for more than 20 years, I am proud to belong to this nonprofit, physician-driven association that has served as a role model in building a strong community, bringing together all local hospitals, physician practices, doctors, dentists, and allied health professionals to raise funds for worthy charities, while also enhancing continuing medical education, scientific advancements and deeper understanding between all professionals,” Dr. Mitra said.

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June 8, 2020

Dear Mr. Kurian and members of the Brevard Indo-American Medical & Dental Association,

On behalf of the Steward Health Care Disaster Relief Foundation, please accept my most sincere thanks and appreciation for the support your organization and membership has shown to our newly created 501 ( c) (3) non-profit. You are helping to make a difference in our Florida community for employees of Steward Health Care.

The Steward Health Care Disaster Relief Foundation was designed to aid Steward Health Care employees in the face of natural disaster and certain emergencies. In the past few years, our employees in various regions of the country have been affected by devastating floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornados. They have shown an admirable spirit of resilience throughout. Now, in the face ofCOVID-19, your gifts will make a meaningful difference.

We are proud of the work Steward Health Care does in Florida and grateful Steward providers can be a resource to patients in the communities of Rockledge, Melbourne, and Sebastian. With the creation of the Steward Health Care Disaster Relief Foundation, we are now able to also assist employees in need. The Foundation is a resource we hope to carry forward for a long time to come and be an avenue of support when employees have a demonstrated need.

Thank you for your interest in the Steward Health Care Disaster Relief Foundation. Steward Health Care is proud to have numerous members of BIMDA as part of the health care teams in the region who provide expert and compassionate care. We greatly appreciate your spirit of collaboration and your desire to give back to support the Foundation's mission.

Sincerely,

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President
Steward Health Care Disaster Relief Foundation