NEW YORK DAR-E-MEHR
The O&M Fund crossed the $1 million target in March 2023 and the Donor Recognition Board has now been installed at the Dar-E-Mehr.
SO, WHAT’S NEXT?
AS IN ANY ORGANIZATION, “IF WE ARE NOT MOVING FORWARD, WE ARE FALLING BEHIND”.
We have prioritized due diligence on the following six projects highlighted to us by members like you (and included cost estimates for reference).
Click here to support the project of your choice or to donate to the General Fund – Capital Improvements and the Teams will allocate your kind contribution where needed most.
Further, in response to requests from several members, we have enabled the option for you to make monthly recurring contributions by credit card in any amount of your choice (donors will receive a monthly receipt when the charge is processed, and monthly payments will continue until cancelled by the donor at any time).
PROPOSED PROJECTS:
PERIMETER FENCING WITH MOTORIZED GATE AND VIDEO MONITORING
ESTIMATED COST $250,000 – A six-feet tall (or as allowed by code requirements) perimeter fence with a decorative street-facing front, a mechanized gate with remote control, video monitoring, and lighting will be installed. The team is working to secure Non-Profit Security Grants (NPSG) in Federal and State funds.
Team: A.Clubwala, E.Daver, S.Mehta, N.Mistry, F.Patel, P.Shroff, A.Wadia.
AUDIO-VIDEO PROJECTION FROM PRAYER HALL
ESTIMATED COST $50,000 – An enhanced audio-video system will be installed to allow participation beyond the capacity of the Prayer Hall so that Prayer Ceremonies may be clearly heard and/or viewed by guests in the Foyer and/or Main Hall. Team: S.Dusaj, A.Wadia.
CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND
ESTIMATAED COST $112,500 (PLAYGROUND $90,000 + GAGA PIT AND BANKSHOT $22,500) – A play space for all age groups will include a fenced Playground (a levelled area with swing-set and slide), a Gaga Pit (a walled pit that houses a game like dodgeball in which up to 20 kids can play at a time – popular amongst elementary and middle school kids), and Bankshot (a collection of angled, curved, unusual and brightly colored backboards for basketball hoops – popular amongst kids of all ages and skill levels). Team: S.Mehta, Z.Mistry
WALKING TRAIL
ESTIMATED COST $5,000 – A four-foot-wide gravel walking trail along the perimeter of the property will provide members with an outdoor area to enjoy a walk with friends. Team: E.Daver, N.Merchant.
We are thankful to a generous donor for funding this project! Additional contributions will be applied towards regular maintenance and upkeep of the walking trail.
RESURFACE ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING
ESTIMATED COST $18,000 – Cement at the entrance of our Dar-E-Mehr will be resurfaced with Vuba stone finish to prevent staining and cracking and preserve the beauty of the building. Part of the funds will come from the cash balance donated by the ZSolar LLC partners (when the ZSolar assets were transferred to DMZT). Team: E.Daver, F.Shroff, A.Wadia.
IMPROVE MAIN HALL AESTHETICS
ESTIMATED COST TBD – Incorporate four high quality artworks to enhance the visual appeal of the Main Hall which currently looks bare with tall white walls. Team TBD.
DAR-E-MEHR PATIO ENGRAVED BRICK PAVERS – Accepting new orders now!
We continue to bring you the opportunity to honor loved ones, dedicate a brick in memory of loved ones, or simply include your family alongside friends and community members on the paver patio. Every effort will be made to install the new engraved pavers at the existing patio during Summer 2024.
Pavers are available in different sizes at various donation levels as follows –
Small 8” x 4” $1,000
Medium 8” x 8” $2,000
Large 12” x 12” $5,000
To place an order/for further details please contact,
Nina Mistry nina@zagny.org or Edul Daver eduldaver@gmail.com