Zara Realty Philanthropy

QCP expressed deep appreciation to Zara Realty for our generosity, professionalism, and meaningful involvement in their work. From supporting events to expanding services, our collaboration has helped improve experiences for families across Queens. We remain committed to showing up fully and thoughtfully for organizations that create lasting impact.

The NYPD’s 103rd Precinct has acknowledged Zara Realty for our longstanding dedication to community engagement, youth support, and public safety. This recognition reflects our mission to not only provide housing, but to invest in programs and spaces that empower families, build trust, and strengthen the fabric of our neighborhoods.

NYC Public Schools has expressed profound gratitude to Zara Realty for our continued support of York Early College Academy. From building a private and dedicated counselor suite to funding yearly scholarships, we are proud to invest in resources that strengthen student well-being, improve access to guidance services, and open doors for future success.

Center Street School recognized the Sobhraj Family for their generous donation of a new computer lab and library computer system, empowering students with modern tools for learning. This contribution reflects our long-standing commitment to enhancing educational resources and creating opportunities for young learners.

The Zara Charitable Foundation proudly donated $4,000 to the Magnet School of the Arts as part of our ongoing Adopt-a-Family initiative. This contribution helps provide essential support to students and families during the holiday season, reinforcing our commitment to uplift and strengthen the communities we serve.

The Pizza Dance Foundation presented the Zara Charitable Foundation with an award in gratitude for donating backpacks filled with school supplies to community children. We are proud to help ensure students start the school year with confidence and the tools they need to succeed.

MS 358Q expressed heartfelt gratitude to Zara Realty for our participation in their Wellness Fair, held in honor of Red Ribbon Week, Breast Cancer Awareness, and World Health Day. By sharing valuable insights and information, we helped empower students to make healthier choices and strengthen their overall well-being. We are proud to support programs that promote healthy, happy, and drug-free lifestyles for our local youth.

The Gaton Foundation formally recognized the Zara Charitable Foundation for three years of dedicated support to the Give&Go grocery delivery program. Through consistent monthly contributions, our partnership has helped deliver more than 23,600 grocery bags—approximately 397,000 meals—to families in need. Together, we continue to fight food insecurity, reduce waste, and uplift communities across all five boroughs.

Friends of Phil Rizzuto “Smokey” Park recognized the Zara Charitable Foundation and the George Subraj Family Foundation for our continued support of their community events, including annual Backpack Giveaways, Octoberfest, and Halloween Celebrations. Our contributions help bring families together for days filled with crafts, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and school-supply distribution, ensuring children begin the school year prepared and confident. We are proud to help create vibrant, inclusive spaces for the Richmond Hill community.

The Queens Chamber of Commerce Foundation recognized the Zara Charitable Foundation as a Special Guest Honoree at their annual Golf Outing. This acknowledgment reflects our continued commitment to supporting local businesses, community programs, and economic growth throughout Queens.

The Richard Faikall Police College recognized the Jay & Sylvia Sobhraj Foundation for establishing the Zara Computer Centre and for their continued service and support in Essequibo. This centre provides essential technology training, empowering officers and strengthening community development through education.

Jay Sobhraj was awarded the distinguished title of Dharma Veer by Satya Sanatan Dharma Mandir in recognition of his exceptional contribution, dedication, and guidance toward the development of the Mandir and the Hindu community. This honor reflects his lifelong commitment to cultural preservation, spiritual service, and community uplift.

The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana presented Dr. Jairaj Sobhraj with a special award in recognition of his cooperation, continued assistance, and unwavering support for CIOG’s educational programs. This honor reflects his extraordinary commitment to serving the Guyanese people and uplifting communities through education and humanitarian work.

Richmond Hill High School awarded Jay Sobhraj the “Above and Beyond” honor for his generous contribution toward creating the school’s state-of-the-art media center. His support has helped enhance learning, expand digital opportunities, and strengthen the educational experience for countless students.

America Sevashram Sangha recognized Jairaj “Jay” Sobhraj for his outstanding and selfless service to their Ashram and wider community. This award reflects his dedication to supporting spiritual, cultural, and communal programs that uplift families and preserve important traditions.

Bowl Bites expressed heartfelt gratitude to Zara Realty for sponsoring their Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative, which helped deliver thoughtful care packages to cancer patients and provide lunch to the dedicated staff at Jamaica Hospital. This partnership brought comfort, nourishment, and hope to individuals and families navigating some of their most challenging moments.

GSFF supported the first successful kidney transplant in Guyana, launching the country’s transplant program. Since then, GSFF has funded hundreds of kidney transplants and provided follow-up care in partnership with surgeons from New York. [Foundation history](https://subrajfoundation.org/)

GSFF has completed hundreds of corneal transplants, organized free eye clinics, and distributed roughly 500,000 pairs of glasses. Clinics in remote regions like Moruca allow residents to receive eye exams without expensive travel. [GSFF eye-clinic program](https://subrajfoundation.org/eye-care)

The George Subraj Family Foundation (GSFF) has played a crucial role in supporting pediatric healthcare in Guyana by financing life-saving heart surgeries for children and providing hands-on training for local surgeons. These efforts not only address urgent medical needs but also help build long-term surgical capacity in the region, ensuring that more children can receive expert care close to home. [GSFF medical missions](https://subrajfoundation.org/medical)

The SEVAK program empowers volunteers to bring essential healthcare services to rural communities in Guyana by training them to conduct basic health screenings and provide health education. Through this initiative, residents gain access to vital preventive care and information, helping to improve overall community health while building local capacity for ongoing wellness support. [SEVAK program](https://subrajfoundation.org/sevak)

In April 2025, GSFF donated US$1 million to Northwell Health’s Center for Global Health and another G$209 million (≈US$1 million) to establish a cardiac research institute at Georgetown Public Hospital. [Donation announcement](https://northwell.edu/news)

The Subraj family sponsors regular blood drives in New York, encouraging community members to donate at events held at the Zara Realty headquarters and local temples. George Subraj described blood donation as a noble expression of humanity. [Guyana Times article](https://guyanatimesgy.com/)

JSSF and GSFF have built hundreds of computer centers across Guyana and New York, offering free classes in computer literacy, coding, and digital safety to more than 100,000 learners. [Sobhraj Foundation overview](https://sobhrajfoundation.org/)

JSSF has donated hundreds of computers, printers and tablets, installed networking and CCTV systems and created a cybercrime training center for the Guyana Police Force. Brooklyn Downtown Star article.

Zara Realty supported Richmond Hill High School by funding the creation of a computer lab and providing scholarships to students. This initiative expanded access to technology and educational resources, helping equip local youth with tools for academic and career success.

JSSF donated thousands of computers and tablets and established a cybercrime center to teach digital forensics and online investigations. [Brooklyn Downtown Star article](https://brooklyndowntownstar.com/)

Free tutoring programs organized and sponsored by Zara Realty and its affiliated foundations help students prepare for specialized high school and college entrance exams. These programs have resulted in approximately US $2 million in scholarships awarded to participating students, providing life-changing educational opportunities and supporting long-term academic achievement.[CityBiz report](https://www.citybiz.co/)

JSSF created the first psychology degree program at the University of Guyana and constructed the Jay & Sylvia Sobhraj Center for Behavioral Sciences & Research. [University announcement](https://uog.edu.gy/)

The foundations also funded the construction of multiple libraries in Guyana and supported the digitalization of their catalogues. This initiative has made thousands of books and educational resources more accessible to students and communities, promoting literacy, learning, and technological advancement throughout the country. Sobhraj Foundation overview.

Zara Charitable Foundation (ZCF) funded the construction of a US $42,000 counseling suite and provided scholarships for graduating seniors. The new facility offers students a dedicated space for academic and personal guidance, while the scholarships recognize and support outstanding achievement among the school’s top graduates.[Zara Realty news](https://zararealty.com/news/)

The George Subraj Family Foundation (GSFF) donated US $10,000 to the Benjamin N. Cardozo High School robotics team. This contribution supported the students’ participation in competitive robotics programs, helping them develop skills in engineering, coding, teamwork, and innovation while representing their school at regional and national competitions.(https://cardozohigh.com/)

The George Subraj Family Foundation (GSFF) funded a senior class trip for P.S. 164 students in Brooklyn to celebrate their graduation. This initiative provided the students with a memorable and rewarding experience to mark their academic milestone, reinforcing the foundation’s commitment to supporting education and youth development. GSFF mission.

Ken Subraj donated G$180 million to construct a state-of-the-art technical education facility at the Government Technical Institute (GTI) in Guyana. The new building enhances vocational training opportunities by providing modern classrooms, workshops, and equipment to help students gain practical skills for today’s workforce. This major investment underscores the Subraj family’s long-standing commitment to advancing education and workforce development in Guyana. (https://education.gov.gy/)

The George Subraj Family Foundation contributed US $5,000 to support technology upgrades at the Champalakshmi Narottamdas Lakhani School in Gujarat, India. The funding helped enhance digital learning resources and classroom infrastructure, providing students with improved access to modern educational tools and supporting the school’s mission to integrate technology into its curriculum. (https://subrajfoundation.org/)

Tony Subraj funded the construction of The George and Gloria Subraj Primary School in India, named in honor of his parents. The school provides access to quality education for children in underserved communities, reflecting the Subraj family’s dedication to expanding educational opportunities and improving lives through philanthropy.

Zara Realty delivered one thousand backpacks in 2021 to the Children’s Church of Tabernacle of Emmanuel Full Gospel Assemblies, with recognition from the mayor’s representative, and thousands more in the years after.

Through partnerships with Catholic Charities, Holiday All-Stars, and Coalition Kids, the Zara Charitable Foundation provided thousands of unwrapped toys and gift kits to families in need. [Instagram posts](https://www.instagram.com/zararealty/)

The Zara Charitable Foundation proudly partnered with local schools to support enriching student programs, providing resources that help inspire learning, creativity, and growth. This initiative reflects the foundation’s ongoing commitment to empowering young minds and fostering educational opportunities that strengthen both students and their communities.

Zara Realty, with Chip NYC, donated thousands of masks and cookies to Elmhurst Hospital and Jamaica Hospital. The foundations distributed food hampers in Guyana, installed hand‐washing stations, provided relief and laptops to families displaced by a Richmond Hill fire and offered free COVID‐19 testing for tenants. Masks & cookies news. Zara Realty news. Laptop donation article.

JSSF assembled and delivered thousands of food hampers in Guyana and installed scores of hand‐washing stations in markets and hospitals. Guyana Standard article.

Following a six‐alarm fire, ZCF and GSFF partnered with Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar to buy laptops for all displaced students, ensuring they could continue remote schooling. Queensborough article.

Zara Realty, ZCF and GSFF provided hundreds of backpacks to students at PS182Q, showing how small acts of kindness boost confidence.

ZCF collaborated with Mannan Supermarkets and the Gaton Foundation to supply a year of fresh, culturally appropriate groceries—rice, roti, tortillas, lentils and vegetables—to hundreds of families. The program responds to data showing that 25 % of Queens families experience food insecurity and that food insecurity among Queens children is double the national rate. Zara Charitable Foundation page.

Every November ZCF partners with elected officials—including Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar and Council Member I. Daneek Miller—and local organizations to distribute hundreds of turkeys and fixings. A 2022 turkey drive handed out over 400 turkeys in just 30 minutes, highlighting high demand. Event page.

Friends of Smokey Park and Masjid al Abidin & Servant Hood International backpack drives distributed hundreds of backpacks and supplies. These events emphasized that every act of kindness honors George Subraj’s legacy.

Sponsorships extend to events like Cocktails at the Manor and the Queensboro Dance Festival, celebrating arts and cultural diversity.

JSSF donated millions of dollars worth of cricket, soccer, basketball and badminton equipment to Guyana’s Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and local clubs.

The foundations sponsor cricket and softball tournaments in New York and support a men’s basketball league in Astoria, encouraging youth participation and teamwork.

For over a decade, Zara Realty has proudly supported both the NYPD and FDNY, recognizing the vital role our first responders play in keeping our communities safe. Through long-standing partnerships and participation in the annual National Night Out, we’ve worked together to strengthen trust, unity, and collaboration between residents and those who serve and protect them. At the 41st Annual National Night Out, we were honored to be recognized by the NYPD’s 103rd Precinct Community Council for our ongoing commitment to community engagement and public service. This award, presented to Tony Subraj, symbolizes our shared dedication to building safer, stronger neighborhoods for all.