FAQs
How We Work
The core of CRY America is volunteer action. CRY America works through its Action Centers, run by dedicated volunteers. There are 22 action centers and each promotes CRY America and harnesses local resources, directing them towards the cause of underprivileged children. All action center leaders are part of the Action Center Leaders Collective, which is responsible for planning and reviewing action center activities and plans. The Collective is led by Rajesh Munshi. It teleconferences once a month and has its own yahoo group.
We raise funds in the USA, using the following:
- Our website (on-line donations)
- Fundraisers by Action Centers
- Grants from corporates and foundations
- Direct Mail (e- and snail)
- Events
- Dollar Drives
- Walks / Runs
- Charity Dinners
- Cricket & Volleyball Tournaments
- Dandia/Garba Events
- Food Festivals & Stalls
- Movie Screenings
- Music Concerts
- CRY America booths or stalls at other events
Selection process for projects in India
- Project applies to CRY America for support.
- Project applications screened and short listed by the CRY America Executive Committee.
- CRY America Board sanctions the project/grant
- CRY America utilises the grant management services of CRY in relation to the projects supported in India
Selection process for projects in US
- The Action Centre leaders recommend local (US-based) projects in the approved Project Sanction format.
- The Executive Committee Disbursal Lead reviews these projects, with the Development Consultant, on the basis of criteria that have been mutually agreed to.
- The shortlisted projects are forwarded by the Executive Committee Disbursal Lead to the Executive Committee for approval.
- The Executive Committee makes its final selection of projects. In case of difference of opinion, the CEO's decision is final.
- The CEO submits the projects to the Board for final approval.
