Every year all Sunday schools of the Philadelphia Area come together for a Joint OVBS. It has also been a tradition during the joint OVBS session to make contributions to a charity of choice.This year however rather than just contributing some money to any charity the Philadelphia area organizers under the leadership of Mrs. Suja Sabu decided to contribute to ICON charity.

There are several reasons that go into making this their favorite charity this year.
1. ICON charity among other things also help build homes for the underprivileged in India (Something similar to Habitat for Humanity in the US).
2. The end result a home is a tangible outcome. Reflecting back it gives a child a satisfaction of having contributed to something useful.
3. ICON charity is also tax deductible in the United States. Receipts will be provided upon request.

Together with the organizers this year the students decided to provide housing for Mr. Shajikumar. Please see the application and some pictures below. The cost of building a single family house was estimated to be $6000.

In the brief OVBS session all the Sunday school students contributed $4000. Given the timeframe this is really commendable. Kudos.

Please note ICON is still accepting contributions. If anyone is interested in helping out build the dream home for Mr. Shajikumar please notify the Pheladelphia area treasurer Vinit Mathew vinnymathew@gmail.com and mail checks payable to ‘ICON Charities’ directly at –

ICON Charities
P O Box 552
Bettendorf, IA – 52722.

We are proud of the strides that Philadelphia Area Sunday School have made over the years.

God Bless you all!

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