Chicago, IL — August 15, 2026: On the historic occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day, the Consulate General of India, Chicago, honored TEAM Aid with a Certificate of Recognition, celebrating eight years of relentless, selfless service to the Indian diaspora across North America.
Presenting the certificate before an audience that rose in applause, Consul General of India, Chicago, Mr. Somnath Ghosh, commended TEAM Aid for its unwavering commitment to providing 24/7 support to families in distress abroad. He noted that TEAM Aid’s efforts have brought relief and dignity to thousands of Indian families over the past eight years, with its work to repatriate the mortal remains of Indians standing out as truly exemplary — a service performed quietly, compassionately, and without hesitation, often in the darkest hours of a family’s life.
“TEAM Aid has become a lifeline for our community,” Consul General Ghosh said, urging every Indian nonprofit organization and the wider diaspora to stand behind TEAM Aid and its thousands of dedicated volunteers serving families across North America. He called on the community to recognize that TEAM Aid’s strength lies not in resources, but in the selfless spirit of ordinary people showing up for strangers in extraordinary need.
This recognition arrives as a proud milestone for TEAM Aid, an all-volunteer organization built on the simple belief that no Indian family, however far from home, should face a crisis alone. From emergency assistance and hospital support to the profoundly difficult work of bringing loved ones home, TEAM Aid’s volunteers have shown, time and again, that compassion knows no borders.
As India marks 80 years of independence, this honor is a tribute not just to TEAM Aid, but to every volunteer who has answered a call for help at any hour, and to a diaspora that continues to look out for its own. TEAM Aid remains committed to expanding its reach and invites individuals, organizations, and well-wishers to join hands in this mission of service.
Together, we stand for every Indian family, everywhere.
