Causes: Education, Scholarships, Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, Vocational & Technical Schools

Mission: Realizing that over 40 million people in US live in poverty and there is thus a wide income disparity, Hindu Charities for America, dba HC4A was founded with the mission: Bridge Income Disparity through Education in the spirit of "Live Here Give Here". HC4A energizes communities to help toward this mission.

Results: In Austin area, school supplies to over 9,000 homeless children have been provided. Over 300 low income students benefited with vocational scholarships so many of them now have skills and better jobs.

Target demographics: Bridge income disparity through education

Direct beneficiaries per year: 1000 plus homeless students and awarded over 70 vocational scholarships

Geographic areas served: Nationally

Programs: Provide school supplies for homeless children and vocational training scholarships to students living below poverty line.