A team from the Ruparelia Foundation, led by its head Sheena Ruparelia and including the organisation's founder Jyotsna Ruparelia, wife of Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, alongside other staff members, distributed essential daily-use items to vulnerable residents of the Kilawuli community. This initiative was distinct from other areas where they have provided scholastic materials.
During the event in Kilawuli, the community unveiled a portrait of the late Rajiv Ruparelia, the former head of the Ruparelia Foundation, as a mark of respect and gratitude for his service. This tribute was a poignant remembrance of his contributions, coming just months after his passing in May of this year.
The Ruparelia team distributed a variety of items, including blankets, clothes, bread, sugar, children's toys, and many other goods. Jyotsna Ruparelia, the founder, explained that the outreach was conducted in memory of their son, Rajiv Ruparelia.
Jyotsna Ruparelia, along with her daughter Sheena Ruparelia and Rajiv's daughter Inara Ruparelia, signed the portrait of their beloved family member. The emotional moment underscored their continued remembrance of his life and works, with sentiments expressed about missing him deeply.
Following the tribute to Rajiv, the team shared a celebration cake with the children and interacted warmly with the adults present. The community expressed their gratitude to the Ruparelia family for their big-hearted generosity.
The residents prayed for God's mercy and eternal peace for Rajiv Ruparelia. They highlighted that despite being the child of a billionaire, Rajiv was a man of the people who found joy in interacting with and supporting those living in disadvantaged areas.
Annette Kim, one of the lead organisers for the Ruparelia Foundation, stated that the Kilawuli community has partnered with Dr Sudhir Ruparelia's companies in environmental conservation efforts, particularly in collecting and managing plastic bottles from his businesses for recycling and reuse.
Kim added that the Kilawuli community has many single mothers and vulnerable individuals who struggle to afford basic scholastic requirements while raising children. The foundation's decision to bring them these items, she said, was to support them in a modest but impactful way.
Gisa Brian, the founder of Kilawuli Community, expressed his appreciation to the Ruparelia Foundation. He noted that every year, before the school term begins, they receive various forms of support that help the community celebrate the back-to-school period.
Gisa asked for God's blessings upon the family of Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, praising them for using their wealth to share valuable items with the community nearly every year.
