DMA delivers 100% of every donation directly to those in need — no third parties, no administrative deductions. Each year, one or more volunteers personally travel to India to hand-deliver support to the families DMA has chosen to help, ensuring aid reaches exactly where it is needed.
Ongoing Programs
These are DMA's active community service programs that run throughout the year. Members and volunteers are always welcome to participate.
Soup Kitchen
Year-round
DMA members volunteer at soup kitchens in the local Detroit metro community, handling food preparation, serving hot meals, and cleanup. This is one of DMA's longest-running and most consistent charitable activities.
Each year DMA partners with Habitat for Humanity to repair and rebuild homes for senior citizens and families in need across the Michigan area. Members contribute physical volunteer labor to this meaningful initiative.
Supporting senior citizens in the Michigan community
DMA has adopted roads in Sterling Heights and Novi, Michigan. Members gather twice a year to clean and maintain these roads, contributing to a cleaner and more beautiful community for everyone.
DMA organizes an annual blood donation drive open to all community members. Each donation can save up to three lives. The drive brings together DMA members and the broader Michigan community in this life-saving effort.
DMA maintains an active fund for emergency assistance in Kerala. Over the years DMA has responded to natural disasters, floods, and individual family crises — providing timely financial relief when it is needed most.
2018 Kerala Flood Relief
DMA mobilized quickly during the devastating Kerala floods, collecting donations and coordinating relief efforts for affected families.
Individual Family Support
Every year DMA directly supports families in Kerala facing medical emergencies, accidents, and severe financial hardship.
Medical & Transplant Aid
DMA has funded liver transplants, cancer treatments, and other life-saving medical procedures for families who cannot afford them.
Disaster Preparedness
DMA keeps a standing relief fund ready to respond quickly when natural disasters or community emergencies arise in Kerala.
A record of DMA's past community programs and special drives.
2020
COVID-19 Community Support Helpline
DMA organized a comprehensive volunteer helpline covering testing, medical transportation, senior citizen support, job transition assistance, and immigration/legal guidance. Seven dedicated teams with volunteer contacts served the community throughout the pandemic.
2020
COVID-19 Vaccination Assistance
DMA helped community members register for and access COVID-19 vaccinations during the rollout, providing registration support and guidance for those who needed it.
2017
Hurricane Maria Relief — Puerto Rico
DMA members cooked, served meals, and provided financial support to families affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, extending DMA's reach beyond the Kerala community to neighbors in need.
2009
Community Food Drive — Women's Forum
Organized by DMA's newly formed Women's Forum, this food drive saw overwhelming participation from DMA members and their families. Children were actively involved to instill values of charity and community service from an early age.