BC Sikh groups are combining efforts to raise funds to help ease those suffering economic hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic during April, Sikh Heritage month. Virtual Vaisakhi is the name of the initiative. All proceeds raised will go to community initiatives.

“This year, we are asking and inspiring Sikhs and non-Sikhs to collectively open their wallets and hearts to help invoke the Spirit of Vaiskahi to address the most pressing and emerging needs with organizations working with local food banks, seniors outreach, marginalized communities and domestic support services. Let’s celebrate Vaisakhi by helping others. We’re all in this together,” said Jessie Kaur Lehail of Kaur Project/Virtual Vaisakhi.

Currently the collective includes Kaur Project, One Voice Canada, SAF, Khalsa Aid, Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen, SAMHAA, SikhRi, Future is Partnership, Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, SEYVA, S.A.L.M.O.N Project and many others.

 To donate, volunteer or request help, visit the Virtual Vaisakhi’s website  www.virtualvaisakhi.com