Kashipur, December 11th, 2024: As the chill of winter enveloped Kashipur, a warm story of generosity and compassion unfolded at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur. The institute recently concluded its annual Blanket Donation Drive, leaving a lasting impact on the community it served.
The story began with a collective mission: to extend a hand of warmth to those in need. With overwhelming support from students, faculty, and well-wishers, the initiative raised ₹61,280. These contributions brought life to 240 thoughtfully curated care kits, each containing a blanket, a pair of gloves, a cap, and socks – essentials to brave the biting cold.
The drive unfolded in two distinct chapters. On December 8th, the first chapter saw IIM Kashipur students and staff travel to Haldwani, where they were greeted with warm smiles from the elderly residents of Ashray Sewa Samiti and the young faces at BPL Shiksha Prayas Samiti and Sewalay. Each care kit they delivered was more than just an item; it was a gesture of empathy, a token of humanity.
The second chapter, on December 10th, brought the story closer to home. Kits were distributed to underprivileged families in Kashipur and the construction workers who tirelessly support the IIM Kashipur campus. This act of giving resonated deeply, reminding everyone of the shared bonds that tie communities together.
As the drive concluded, the real success lay in the stories created – the shared laughter, the spark of hope in the eyes of recipients, and the reaffirmation of a universal truth: kindness has the power to warm even the coldest of winters.
IIM Kashipur’s Blanket Donation Drive was more than an initiative; it was a celebration of humanity. By reaching out to those in need, the institution reaffirmed its commitment to building a world rooted in empathy and care, one act of kindness at a time.