Latest Incidents
Here are some of the latest incidents TEAM Aid volunteer coordinators have provided assistance for.
May 14, 2020 –
Rochester,
New York,
USA
A 24-year-old international student from India went missing on 14/05/2020. He was last spotted at Naggra Falls. In 2021 January or February. His family in India was notified that they found a body on the USA side. As the body was not in an identifiable state, the Medical Examiner sent for a DNA test, and after a long period of waiting, it is matched with the missing student. TEAM Aid is coordinating funeral services.
May 9, 2020 –
Fremont,
CA,
USA
An Non-Resident Indian’s father passed away in India. He wants to travel to India to perform the final rites. Due to Covid situation he could not travel and seeking our assistance. We are coordinating with the consulate to see the possibilities. The consulate is trying at their best capacity.
May 2, 2020 –
Medford,
Massachusetts,
USA
A couple of International students needs accommodation as their dorms were closed and they have not place to live. Because of the Covid-19 situation they can not travel to India either.
April 27, 2020 –
Scarborough,
Maine,
USA
A parent visiting from India, suddenly felt uneasiness in his chest and passed away by the time Emergency Medical Response team arrived their home. TEMA Aid is coordinating the funeral arrangements as there are no flights flying to India.
April 26, 2020 –
Queens,
New York,
USA
Mr. S.S, A 65-year-old passed away after getting infected with Covid-19 virus, which led to a serious lung disease. Devastated family seeking help for the cremation and other support. TEAM Aid and our partner organization Punjabi Chamber of Commerce are working together in assisting his family.Â
April 26, 2020 –
Morris Plains,
New Jersey,
USA
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office’s Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating the deaths of two people, both found just after 7 a.m. Sunday morning, authorities said. A woman was found dead inside an apartment at a high-rise building on Christopher Columbus Drive and a man’s body was pulled from the Hudson River at the foot of Montgomery Street, according to the prosecutor’s office and police radio transmissions.
TEAM Aid is helping the family members of the deceased.
April 25, 2020 –
Mountain House,
California,
USA
Mrs. N.G, A 68-year-old woman, visiting her children in USA suddenly fell and died. The cause of the death is unknown but presumed underlying health conditions. TEAM Aid is assisting her family members in arranging a funeral service.
April 23, 2020 –
Boston,
Massachusetts,
USA
An international student from India, came to USA on a cultural exchange program. She had to leave mid-April but got stuck with the cancellation of flights. She had to vacate her apartment as the landlord could not extend the lease. TEAM Aid providing temporary accommodation and food until flights to India start to fly.
April 21, 2020 –
San Jose,
California,
USA
Mr. Sri, a middle aged person’s sudden demise put Indian community in Bay area into shock. He went to bed on April 19th Sunday night and passed away in sleep. He was sole earner for the family. His death, as sudden as it is created a vacuum for his entire family with grief and financial hardship. Now, friends and family are trying to raise funds to help his family for his funeral and other expenses for the next few months. He survived with his wife and young kids. TEAM Aid is making arrangements for the funeral service and helping their fundraiser.Â
April 20, 2020 –
Dublin,
California,
USA
My Dad has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. My mom passed away 9 years back and my Dad is all by himself in the ICU in Omega Hospital, Hyderabad. Myself and my siblings are US citizens and are unable to go to India. My Dad’s Oncologist is not sure about my Dad’s chances and has indicated to us that my Dad might not have much time. I am reaching out to see if there is any help I could get for me to go to Hyderabad and take care of my Dad for whatever time he has left.