St. Josephs Social Service Centre was born out of the initiative of Sister Bakkiam.Fsj., in the 1984. Being a Franciscan nun, her concern for the poor and the love she has for the marginalized in the society is unparalleled. Situated at the foothill of St. Thomas Mount, Chennai, children from various backgrounds are provided with day care, education and health care.
St Josephs Project
It proved to be a life changing experience for me in many ways and after living at the St Josephs Social Service Centre for a month I couldn't turn my back on them and walk away.
Muriel
At present, the project funds all the hostel care needs for 25 semi-orphaned children who are living in the centre. It funds the education at the English speaking Montfort School for 28 children from the centre and also the poor neighbourhood area. School uniforms are provided for 45 children at English and Tamil schools as well as uniforms for around 80 crèche children. We employ two teachers to assist with their homework and a driver to transport the children to and from school.
A Health Programme is funded for regular health checks for around 80 children less than 5 years old who live in the neighbourhood and we provide medical care for the children who are living in the St. Joseph’s Centre. An annual day out, Christmas gifts and other treats are provided for around 50 children and staff at the centre. Various other things as required are funded through this project. Muriel Thomson, Scotland’s first lady Golf club professional, spent a month in India in February 2006 doing voluntary work, helping with the children at the St Josephs Social Service Centre.
Muriel has written further about the project on her website.
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