We are excited!
JSH has Launched Relocation Project!
Relocation Project Updates for Phase 1 (New Jain Center)
JSH Joint Committee, Project Sponsor Jainesh Mehta and 80+ volunteers of relocation team has been working tirelessly to make the new facilities and temple project a reality. We expect to make significant progress during 2025. There are so many parallel threads running so this page will be the direct source of updates and information. LATEST NEWS FIRST!
Phase 1 Fundraising Kickoff!
JSH will be kicking off its official fundraising campaign at JAINA 2025. We have about $3 million to be raised for Phase 1 of the project and this campaign will help continue the momentum.
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Click here for the JSH Project Flyer
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Event Date: JAINA 3-6th July 2025, Chicago
Posted on: 3rd July 2025
Land cleaned and pre-construction work started!
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Thank you our super Relocation Construction Team!
​​Posted on: 3rd July 2025
New Jain Center Pre-Construction Contracts Signed!
This is it! It was the moment JSH has awaited for more than 15 years. Finally the vision and wishes of JSH came true when JSH Chief Trustee Kamlesh Shah and President Jayesh Porwal signed on contracts for pre-construction work for the new Jain Center at McKaskle location. Major contract of full construction work is expected to be given in Fall of 2025.
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Its been made possible because of years of prep and guidance of Project Sponsor Jainesh Mehta and tireless work of 80+Relocation committee volunteers.​
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Event date: May 20th, 2025
Posted on: June 7th, 2025
JSH General Body Approves Budget and Funding for Phase 1!
With almost 97% approval thru voting process, JSH General Body members approved relocation project phase 1 budget and funds movement. All JSH members are in one voice united behind the project and putting in every effort to make our vision a reality.
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Event date: April 6th, 2025
Posted on: April 17th, 2025
Mega Donations Announcement for Jain Center​
In a major boost to the New Jain Center project, below Mega Donors generously led the charge at the auspicious day of Mahavir Janam Kalyanak. Their commitment and support of JSH is inspirational. It is important to note that they donated even when JSH's donor appreciation policy for the new jain center is not finalized. They gave donation truly with no strings attached! Khub Khub Anumodana!
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Nimmiben, Mukesh bhai, Nidhi and Pooja Turakhia ($250K)
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Sushilaben and Udaibhai Jain ($250K)
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Rajivbhai & Nitaben Daga Family ($250K)
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Dr. Ragini Lakhia Family ($250K)
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Minalbhen and Dr. Bhadreshbhai Shah ($250K)​​​
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Posted on: March 30, 2025
Posted on: Apr 10, 2025
Note: Not all donor families present in the picture.
JSH Members pledges to give interest free $2 million loan for Relocation Project
Joint committee requested JSH members to provide $2 million interest free loan as JSH's Synott land sale has not completed yet. 30+ JSH families with an unprecedented excitement for the project and with trust in the project leadership pledged full $2 million request within 30 minutes. Khub Khub Anumodana!
Posted on: March 25st, 2025
Note: Not all donor families present in the picture.
Relocation Volunteer Teams Creation
JSH JC formed specialized volunteer teams to lead the charge — Construction, Marketing, Fundraising, and Bhumi Pujan Teams.
These teams are made up of committed and talented individuals who are generously giving their time, energy, and expertise to bring this vision to life. Their tireless efforts, thoughtful leadership, and unwavering dedication are the driving force behind every milestone we achieve.
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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each team member for their selfless service to the community. With their spirit of seva and teamwork, they are building a new space and a new home for generations of Jains who will walk thru those doors. Khub Khub Anumodana!
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Posted: Jan, 2025
Project Information Session
Joint Committee along with Jaineshbhai Mehta will provide information about current state of the project and upcoming steps. All members are encouraged to join this interactive information session.​
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Event Date: Jan 19th, 2025​​
Posted on: Jan 10, 2025