About Us
Sharma Family picture from Dallas, Texas Feb 1991. Front row on left H.P Shastri and wife Chameli Sharma who were visiting U.S. at the time.
The Foundation
H.P. Shastri was a respected thinker, community leader, teacher and social reformer in Ghaziabad India. His descendants (The Sharma family in the United States) who have achieved success in part due to the teaching and example of H.P. Shastri, formed this nonprofit charitable foundation (The H.P. Shastri Charitable Foundation) in April 2011 to further his ideals and honor his memory.
The main charitable goals of the foundation includes the promotion of Hindi literature and poetry as Hindi literature and poetry was a big part of H. P. Shastri's life. The foundation also participates in numerous programs and projects which honor the memory of H.P. Shastri.
The foundation is an approved 501c3 organization. The foundation is run by numerous family members who contribute time and effort to help the foundation achieve numerous goals throughout the year.
Vision & Mission Statement
As a charitable foundation, HPSCF is dedicated to promoting Hindi and Sanskrit poetry and literature by providing annual scholarships and awards to Indian poets, writers, journalists and social workers, particularly in the Ghaziabad community.
HPSCF was developed to inspire, encourage and uplift talented, promising, and underprivileged Indian scholars to reach their full potential.
Potential Future Projects
There are many potential future projects being considered based on interest and available funding. projects being considered:
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Sponsorship or organizing of Indian cultural events in the United States that promote Hindi poetry and literature
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Assistance with formation/ construction of a library in Ghaziabad, India in honor of H. P. Shastr
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Translation of the current Hindi Book Antral into English for a separate book
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Starting of an annual magazine by the foundation in memory of H.P. Shastri