SIX governmental organizations have set up a 100.6 million yuan (US$15.6 million) fund to support seniors and needy people as the end of the year draws closer and the Spring Festival just over a month away.

The Shanghai Charity Foundation's "Greatest Love Under Blue Sky" will send gifts and offer monetary support to almost 100,000 people in need like the elderly, physically challenged people and low-income families.

About 300 charity events and programs will be held in the city that will raise donations, hold charity bazaars and socializing for needy people over the next 35 days.