Mayor George A. Spadaro, the Edison Township Council and the Edison Municipal Alliance were proud to announce that BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Edison receives the award for Exemplary Commitment to the Community in the Prevention of Substance Abuse and Violence. The presentation took place at the Fifth Volunteer Award Night held on January 8th 2001 at the Pines Manor, Edison. The BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir of Edison, a Hindu Temple, has been an active part of the Edison Municipal Alliance Since its inception, having participated for many years at Family Day. The BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir contributes to the community by gathering materials for victims of natural disasters and by conducting free medical camps in which tests of various sorts are administered. They are also adamant in developing constructive and creative youth and children’s activities to channel their energy by promoting education and social services. From campaigning against harmful addictions to organizing annual walks for family values, they believe that social change can come only if people join in and contribute voluntary effort towards removing society’s ills. Readily eager to donate their time to the community, the volunteer services are performed in the credo, of their inspirer Pramukh Swami Maharaj “In the Joy of Others, Lies our Own.”