Latest Incidents
Here are some of the latest incidents TEAM Aid volunteer coordinators have provided assistance for.
March 26, 2019 –
Rockville,
Maryland,
USA
A 38-year old software professional passed away in his sleep. He is survived by the wife and two young children. Devastated friends approached us for assistance. TEAM Aid, along with Tamil Sangam of Greater Washington, and FETNA member are diligently assisting the family in transporting Saravanan’s family back to his native place, Chennai, India.
March 15, 2019 –
Ridgewood,
New Jersey,
USA
Mrs. S. Bahl, an 80-year-old woman passed away after hospitalizing for several days. The social worker from the hospital sought TEAM Aid’s assistance. We contacted her family in Delhi, India and coordinated with them, the funeral home and the hospital and made arrangements for a local cremation with Hindu rituals as per the family’s request.Â
February 26, 2019 –
Queens,
New York,
USA
Mr. C. Vincent a 59-year old person was found dead in his apartment in Queens New York. His family approached the Indian consulate for help and TEAM Aid was referred. We have assisted the family arranged a local cremation.
February 21, 2019 –
Falls Church,
Virginia,
USA
Mr. H.S.V, a young software professional found dead after missing for over two months. According to his family, the cause of death is unknown but presumed as a homicide. His family and friends sought the help of TEAM Aid for cremation here or, if possible repatriation to his native village in Haryana state, India. We are helping them at present.
February 19, 2019 –
Pensacola,
Florida,
USA
Mr. Govardhan Reddy Kotha, was shot dead in a gas station. He is a native of Hyderabad, Telangana State and is expected to return to his family just a week before his murder. The police arrested three people connected with this murder and robbery. Mr. Kotha’s family sought TEAM Aid’s help in sending his remains to India. Our national coordinator Sreenivas Jarugula is assisting Mr. Kotha’s family and raising funds to cover the expenses and repatriation.
February 16, 2019 –
Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania,
USA
Mr. Fernandez, a 56-year-old person died with a massive heart attack. His devastated family members sought TEAM Aid’s help. Mr. Fernandes came from a working-class family, hoping to make a better living. But his life ended while he is struggling for finding an opportunity. TEAM Aid with the help of the Indian consulate and NRI community in New York made arrangements to send him back to his family in Mumbai, India. TEAM Aid also making a good portion of the contribution to cover the expenses.Â
January 26, 2019 –
Jacksonville,
Florida,
USA
Mr. S.G, a Non-Resident Indian who has been living in the USA since 1964, passed away with severe illness. His family members sought TEAM Aid’s help in the repatriation of Mr. SG to India for his final rituals. Our coordinators are assisting them in transporting him to his native place Bangalore, India.
January 22, 2019 –
New York,
New York,
USA
Mr. Amit Grover. An elderly man died with a sudden heart attack. The family approached TEAM Aid for assistance in transporting his mortal remains to his native place in Haryana, India. TEAM Aid coordinators helped the family in the best possible way.
January 11, 2019 –
Baltimore,
Maryland,
USA
Mrs. Ankita Verma, 32-year-old woman found, stabbed to death at her home. When the news was broke to her family members in Noida, Haryana, India, they were shocked. The family members sought TEAM Aid for assistance. We coordinated with the family members, the ministry of external affairs, funeral home and made arrangements needed to repatriate her to India. TEAM Aid followed up all the way until she reached her native place Jhansi, Haryana state in India.
January 3, 2019 –
Portland,
Oregon,
USA
Mr. G. Raj, 35-year-old, software professional met a serious automobile accident and was killed. He is survived by the wife and an infant baby. Friends approached TEAM Aid for assistance. Our National and Portland coordinators are assisting the family to repatriate Mr. Govindarajan to his native place, Dindigal, Tamil Nadu, India.