Welcome to the CRY New Jersey Action center!
CRY stands for Children's Rights and You. This non-profit organization attempts to provide underprivileged children, regardless of race, religion, or social class with a chance to succeed and develop to their full potential. CRY America has a focus on the youth of India. Furthermore, they strive to provide health care, education, and protection to children around the world.
CRY New Jersey is a brand new action center that was started in July 2011, led by the fierce determination of leader, Nikita Bhatia, and her dream of a world where all children live and grow and can wonder "What's for dinner?" and not "Are we going to have dinner?” A place where they won't have to worry if they have clean water to drink, or a place to lay their head at night. Together with her core group of Michael Kumar, Miana Lew, and Sreela Kodoli, they plan on hosting a variety of events, which began with the Children's Walk for Rights on August 14.
They say "Knowledge is borrowed, but your experiences last forever." We, as children, have had experiences like performing at dance recitals, reading books, expressing ourselves, and even something as simple as going to school. We have had the ability to build our foundation, our base. But there are children out there who cannot. CRY NJ is an action center created by students, who better to fight for children's rights than children themselves?
How Can You Help?
You could start by attending one of our events. Donations are always appreciated, but you can also volunteer your time by helping with set up, participating in the events, etc.
You could also join our New Jersey Action Center by clicking click here
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Come to New Jersey's Best Dance Crew
We are holding a dance competition at St. Anthony’s Church in Red Bank on Friday, May 25th from 6-9 pm. Help raise money for underprivileged kids and have fun at the same time!
CRY NJ is Celebrating CRY American's 10 Anniversary with Campaign 10
We will have a series of events to both celebrate our anniversary and help the children in India, which will include a combined CRY NY NJ dinner on May 18, and a danceathon sometime in the near future.
You can donate to Campaign 10 here
Past events:
Join us for an Exclusive Music concert hosted by NJ Tamil Sangham (Association) On Satureday October 29th
NJ Tamil Snghan is located in Bridgewater NJ for 6-10 p.m.
Get more information here
Walk for Children's Rights
Date: Sunday, August 14, 2011.
Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Place: Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, NJ
Our first event was huge success that raised almost $3,000 for the children, despite the weather.
If you would like to start a CRY NJ club in your school or community, feel free to contact me, Micahel Kumar, or our leader Nikita Bhatia at the email addresses below.
Contact Us!
| Name | Role | |
| Nikita Bhatia | AC Leader | nikkibthatsme@gmail.com |
| Michael Kumar | Outreach Lead | michaelkumar@verizon.net |
| Sreela Kodali | Event Lead | ceeceebats@yahoo.com |
| Miana Lew | Volunteer Lead | starlight3296@yahoo. |