Years of Excellence

Christ Faith Home for Children

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CHRIST FAITH HOME FOR CHILDREN is a secular, social service, Non-Governmental Organization. We are registered under the Tamilnadu Societies Registration Act 1975. We do dedicated service to the needy sections of the society, especially destitute Children, deserted Women, abandoned Babies and helpless old women. With a narrowed view to meet the needs of the orphaned and abandoned children and to show the love of God by holding, feeding, educating, caring for and rescuing them from the evil of their circumstances “Christ Faith home for Children” was founded by Dr.Mrs. Maida Raja in 1986

ABOUT US

Our Primary Service

Children Welfare

Little Flower Home for

destitute girls

Sanctuary Home for Destitute women

Peace Garden home for

Destitute boys

Counseling & Vocational

Training

Blooming Buds home

for abandoned

babies

Service to Old aged Mother

Adoptions in &

Inter Country

School for Poor

Children

Women Welfare Educational Welfare

Philosopy:CFHC activities are framed on the belief that an organization like ours should do more than just provide temporary material relief to the suffering. CFHC support is designed to give people the means to provide for their own welfare for the rest of their lives. This makes them not to remain dependent on the hands-outs of a charity. ‘Instead of giving fish to the starving, teach them how to catch fish’.

With a higher calling to meet the needs of the least, CFHC has been actively demonstrating that there is a God who cares, loves and Who is bigger than all the hatred and abuse in the world. We feel privileged to be the hands and feet of the living God, Who came to bring light to the dark places!

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Our Vision

To develop a society, where everyone stands on their own legs and “Catches a Fish a Day” - a faith to help them find permanent relief.

Our Mission

To support and empower parentless children, deserted women and people below the poverty-line through institutions including orphanages, schools and vocational training units.

Formation of Orphanage

As a humble beginning the home was inaugurated on 2nd Feb. 1986 in a rented building with 5 children in Virugmabakkam. Later hearing our Prayers Lord provided us a wonderful place in Manapakkam, from where we sprouted out. Many programmes have been developed over the years - adoption, sponsorship, foster care, childcare unit, counselling, community organisation, self help groups, awareness programmes, medical camps, old aged pension, leprosy service, etc. It has been a long journey. Sometimes we have walked in sunshine and sometimes in shadow!

Our IdentityCFHC is registered under the following :

Tamil Nadu Societies Act 1975 No: 3/1986

12 A of the Income Tax Act 1961, No 2039 02-02 1998

80 - G of Income Tax Act 1961DIT (E) No: 1 (140/2001 - 02)Permanent Account Number

AAACT0372P

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Our credibility • 1500 underprivileged children benefited by education with accommodation since 1986

• 9000 underprivileged children benefited with free primary education, since 1986.

• Saved the lives of 600 babies and toddlers

• Found forever families for 510 children in India.

• 670 women where sheltered and protected

• Around 60 ‘special need children’ were placed with their adoptive families in various countries,

• 5000 women are rehabilitated through counselling and vocation trainings since 1998.

• 250 old mothers were supported through ‘Grandma Pension Scheme’ since 2005.

• Supported 5000 families during the natural disasters with projects worth 50 lakhs

• Permanent Bunch family medical clinic for Tsunami affected victims at Kalpakkam

• More than 10000 children , men and women benefitted from various medical camps

• Trained 72 youths and place 32 in jobs in one year program

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S.No List of beneficiaries Total

1. Home for destitute children 1500

2. Specialized infant care services 600

3. Adoption services In and Inter country 570

4. Home For Differently Abled children 300

5. Crèche for children of working mothers 700

6. Regular primary school 9000

7. Night school for drop out children 4000

8. Free supply of books and note books 3500

9. Short stay home for children with destitute harassed mother 925

10. Free medical camps 5000

11. Special awareness programs on Child labour 2000

12. Program on prevention of sexual abuse and child abuse 2000

13. Vocational training centre 1000

14. Rehabilitation services through surgery and therapy 115

15. Rehabilitation service for tsunami affected children 1500

16. Free marriage for the orphaned children when they attain marriageable age 18

Total children served 31908

List of Children Served Since 1986

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On behalf of Christ Faith Home I am pleased to present the 30th Annual Report of the year 2015-2016. CFHC has experienced significant growth and organisational change since its inception 1986. I thank my Lord Almighty for bestowing His blessings and guidance in this long and tough journey!. “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him”. The year 2015-2016, was truly a blessing as we were enabled to impact the lives of many vulnerable children and women. During the year, we have been implementing programs in full swing

It is so inspiring to see that, in the past 30 years we have been able to impact the lives of thousands of children and women. Especially, by saving the lives of 600 abandoned infant and placed them in forever loving and caring families both in and out of India. Looking at our credibility, I feel so blessed to have chosen this path of serving the needy, vulnerable children and women in our society. We have been able to render our services not just by providing homes, but enabling them to build their lives! It’s heart-warming to see many of our children growing as a family and scaling up in their career! Perhaps, we now have a big CFHC family with 15 grandchildren! Furthermore, we were able to impart awareness on various social issues especially, on child abuse and hosted campaign that had reached out a number of students across different schools in the city of Chennai.

We are greatly delighted to have a team that works passionately in sustaining the vision of CFHC. We as a team tirelessly work not just to meet the needs of the society which is in desperate need, but also extending our humanitarian work by reaching out the most neglected ones- the Leprosy patients with whom are acquainted for the past 15 years, thereby got a chance to share our love!

Letter from Founder / President Dr. Maida Raja

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CFHC has always stretched out its hands during the natural calamities and During Nov-Dec’15, when the city of Chennai was in a deep trauma as a repercussion of the floods, it’s the pure grace of Christ that had sheltered the inmates of our home. Nevertheless, God also enabled us to stretch our helping hands by sheltering over 200 people who were affected due to the massive floods in our home. These extended inmates were catered with basic needs and food. A special thanks to every one of our generous donors who had joined with us through their prayers and magnanimous financial support that had helped us to leap a step ahead by distributing relief packages to over one thousand people who were victim of this torrential rain disaster.

I take this as an opportunity to thank each one of you who had confidence in our work and rendered an unhindered support. Needless to say, none of this would have been possible without the support of our stake holders – sponsors, donors, officials from the government departments, corporate CSR partners and volunteers, who have contributed in a significant manner. I also would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the co-workers of CFHC who toils hard to rehabilitate the life of the most vulnerable women and children and thereby we are sustained in our mission. Finally, I would like to thank the true ‘heroes’ of our organisation –our staff and external stake holders, who had played a vital role in prioritizing our mission venues and to strategically plan to expand mission for the next 5 years. Every journey has its own challenges and we are determined to press on in delivering our promises with passion. We are privileged to be the hands and feet of our dear Almighty God and reflect His image of Love.

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Blooming Buds is our happy and peaceful home that provides custodial care, love, affection and rehabilitation. We also facilitate with adoption services to abandoned infants and toddlers. CFHC is endorsed within & intercountrycountry license and thereby we work more diligently in serving our community.

We consider it as our foremost duty and responsibility to ensure, that not even a single eligible child suffers from the loss of parents or longs in want of a family. CFHC’s adoption services have been started from the year 1998 and we facilitate adoption services to abandoned infants and toddlers. Christ Faith Home for Children is our professionally managed adoption section with trained house mothers, qualified nurses around the clock support and also pediatric doctor and professional social workers.

What is adoption?

Adoption is the process by which the adopted child becomes the lawful child of his adoptive parents with all privileged rights and responsibilities that are attached to a biological child. It paves a way for

a child with another opportunity to start again For many children, adoption may be their only chance of experiencing a family life.

Special Need children

With utmost attention, we endeavor to find families for children with the following special needs-

• Physically Handicapped

• Cleft Lip-Cleft Palate

• Development delay/Undernourished

• Hearing loss

• Neurological disorder

• Blind or partially Blind

• Low birth weight

• Squint (Severe)

• Speech Impaired

• Any other disabilities

Blooming Buds

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Statistics of Blooming Buds 2015-2016

ParticularsNumber of children

During beginning of the year 20

Babies received 9

Place in In - country adoption 1

Inter country adoption 2

Handed over to biological parents

1

Transferred 2

Babies Died 0

Child at home during end of March 2016

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During the period, we housed 29 babies, in which 15 were children with special needs under various deficiencies.

Birthday Celebration

This year is a special Birthday for our precious child Mangai as God has presented her with her forever family as her birthday gift! The long wait for a family is over and soon she will be with her family!

The long wait is also finally over for Asha and Monisha who are now in the arms of their wonderful parents.

Kids had the privilege to inaugurate the opening of the new MAX Store at Neelankarai. Thanks to good hearts at MAX.

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Saravanan, who was born on 2013 was surrendered to and sheltered by Christ Faith Home for Children as a 25 days’ old baby. As per the legal procedures he was brought before the Child Welfare Committee and admitted to Christ Faith Home for Children, Manapakkam. Saravanan being a normal baby was declared free for adoption in 2014 and was adopted by Mr. Palanivel and Mrs. Prabha. Now he’s three years old.

Story of AnuAnu, born in the year 2012; who was abandoned and later sheltered by Christ Faith Home for Children as a 19 days old Baby. As per the legal procedures she was brought before the Child Welfare Committee and later admitted to Christ Faith Home for Children, Manapakkam. She was declared free for adoption in 2013 and was adopted by Mr.Sekar and Mrs. Akila.

Parents Voice We got married in 1999 and could not have a baby for almost 10 years. We underwent various fertility treatments but all ended in vain. We were disheartened and then planned for an adoption. We brought our daughter home on 30th October 2012 and by then, she was 11months old. After arrival of Anu our life became joyful. She is a sensitive,

In-country adoption-success storiescheerful girl and liked by everyone in our family. She is closely attached to all our relatives.

Activities of AnuShe has joined in NEW PRINCE SHRI BHAVANI VIDYASHRAM (CBSE CYLLABUS) JUNIOR KG. She won the hearts of all her teachers. She has excelled in rhymes recitation and received stars in her hand.

Inter-country Adoption Monisha a child with malnutrition and Developmental delay was adopted by Her forever family in May 2015.

Asha with squint eyes and wad adopted by her forever family in May 2015.

Arul Bogicevic was adopted in 1995 and came back to visit us after 20 years along with his parents on Jan 7th 2016. He was given a warm welcome by our CFHC family. Arul was happy to visit the place he grew up and had a good time with all the little children. Arul is currently doing his bachelor of communication at University of Queensland. We have no words to express our happiness except to thank God for Arul and his family! The parents had truly raised a wonderful and loving man

Arul in 1995

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Children are an endowment of God. They are born to live and not to strive. CFHC has established an orphanage with a unique focus on abandoned children. We are obliged to take care of these little ones with parental love and care.

The little flowers is a home for the parentless and neglected girls aged 6 to 18 years. The children of our home are bestowed with, all the provisions with extreme care and attention.

Furthermore, eminent education is given to these kids thereby they stand at par with other kids in the society!

We provide counselling to the children both physically and mentally. The children live in an atmosphere of morning Prayer, play at the evening, timely food, clothing and special attention on their studies.

The children have moved to their new dormitory and love their ambience. During the year we had new admissions and we have sheltered 30 girls.

The girls are given many motivational lectures and special counselling in their adolescent age. Special attention and extra care are given to the girls in order to keep them away from the evil schemes of the society and secure them in order to live a peaceful and happy life.

The children are taught special computer course every Friday by volunteers from Barclays. With the help of our volunteers, the children are assisted everyday in doing their homework which is executed as a part of their tuitions.

The students are not just given education, but are encouraged to involve in extracurricular activities and participated in various competitions and sports events at school and other inter orphanages competitions.

Little flowers - Girls’ Home

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S.no Name Class Competitions Prize won Remarks

1. Thamarai Selvi 3rd Sports 1st Team

2. Swathi 6th Speech 1st Speech about Abdul kalam

3. Abarna 7th Drawing 1st He wrote About Cancer

4. Abinaya 7th Badminton 2nd

5. Narmada 8th Throwball, Khokho Runner up Team

6. Sudha 8th Khokho, badminton Runner & 2nd

7. Subashree 8th Drawing 3rd

8. Prema 9th Badminton 2nd They performed as pair

9. Mamtha 10th Throwball, khokho Runner

10. Ranjitha 10th Chess Zonal She has performed in inter orphanage earlier and won prizes.

11. Pavithra 11th Khokho Runner

12. Hayathbee 9th Khokho Runner

The Children celebrated all the state and national festivals.

The children had special screening of the famous movie “I “in the theatre which was a real entertainment. They thoroughly enjoyed it.

The children enjoyed a one day picnic at Vandaloor Zoo in April arranged by our sponsor-The Food bank.

Every first Saturday is marked as the visiting day and the parents and legal guardians where allowed to visit their children in order to develop a child-parent bonding.

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Peace Garden is a home exclusively for boys of age group 6 to 18 yrs. We provide all the essential needs that a child would require for a methodical growth and to cultivate hope about their future.

Besides other amenities, the home has a cross-ventilated residency hall, beds, study desks and a fairly big playground, computer room to impart computer education.

We facilitate them for a strong education and to get them trained in a suitable vocation for self-support.

We housed a total of 34 boys during this year.

Intellectual aspects of the children

Loganathan passed out his 12th grade and Ganesh Passed out his 10th grade successfully.

The Children celebrated all the state and national festivals. The children had special screening of the famous movie “I” in the theatre which was a real entertainment. They thoroughly enjoyed it.

The children enjoyed a one day picnic at Vandaloor Zoo in April arranged by our sponsor - The Food bank.

Every first Sunday is marked as the visiting day and the parents and legal guardians where allowed to visit their children in order to develop a child-parent bonding.

10 Solar lights were installed at the boys home and are absolutely helpful . The Solar light has definitely reduced the cost of the electricity bill. The Solar lights are so useful and has definitely improved the quality of the life of the boys staying the campus in the means of education. Our Hearty Thanks to Kite Child, Mrs. Jacqueline Herrera.

Peace Garden - Boys’ Home

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The children were taught special computer course every Friday by volunteers from Barclays. The students were not just given the basic education but were engaged with extracurricular activities and participated in various competitions and sports events at school and other inter orphanages competitions

S.no Name Class Competitions Prize Remarks 1. Surya 9th Volleyball Winner Team

2. Surya 9th Kabadi Winner Team

3. Marish 8th Poetry writing 3rd Prize He wrote About Cancer

4. Marish 8th Speech 2nd

5. Ravikumar Singing 3rd Bharathiyar Song

6. Manikandan 4th Dance 1st

7. G.Madhesh 4th Singing 1st

8. Ramesh kumar 5th Group Dance 3rd

9. R. Sunil 5th

10. Singaravel 7th Group Dance 2nd

11. S.Dhanush Balaji 7th

12. P.Suresh 6th

13. E.Vignesh 6th

14. A.Vignesh 9th Chess 5th

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Sanctuary defines a place of Shelter and safety. Here, this is a Sanctuary for the destitute women and the women who come for Social, economical and counseling support. This Sanctuary provides them a temporary shelter and equips them to face the world with boldness and survey themselves individually.

We have created a committee called Home committee which includes a Doctor, an Advocate, a Police officer and a social welfare board member to do our service effectively for the women in our Sanctuary. The committee convenes once in every 3 months and review newly admitted women in the short stay Home and come up with a solution to their problems.

During this year we had 58 women and 17 children who were admitted in the Home along with their children, out of which 28 women and 8 Children were rehabilitated and reconciled with their families.

Few success stories for a glance…Story of Vijailakshmi

Valaikappu Function (Baby Shower)

Viji came to our home when she was around 6 yrs old. She was brought to our home by her mother but then the mother never came back. Viji was raised in our home for the rest of her life. In order to pursue her passion, she took vocational training to become a makeup artist and also enrolled her for an electrical course. Later she was married to Mr. Marimuthu and after her marriage she came to our home during her pregnancy time as it is a traditional for women to be at her mother’s home. Here we celebrated her Valaikappu function (Baby Showering) Viji was overwhelmed with the love from her CFHC family and thanked everyone. Our special thanks to our founder Dr. Maidaraja who is fondly called as “mummy” for her love and individual care for every child and woman who comes to our Home. CFHC’s new granddaughter arrived on December! We named her Kayal Grace! The Happy couple joined our Christmas celebration with their daughter! Praising God for Viji and her wonderful Husband Marimuthu! CFHC family is now growing with grandchildren!

Sanctuary - Home for Women

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Story of Mrs. Ezilarasi aged 30 from Chennai is a widow with a daughter & a son. While she came here her son was 8 months and she was with us for 3 years. We trained her in Fashion designing course, Fashion Jewel Making and training to be a Care taker. Because she chose to have a love marriage her relationship with her mother was affected. After being admitted in the home we slowly approached her mother and gave regular counseling in order to reconcile them. After long period of counseling for both mother and the her daughter , they built a healthy rapport. Then she decided to go along with her mother and to live a successful life. Now she is working in an Export Company and she does flouring work as a part time activity.

Vocational Training To empower women economically, we give them different training through a rehabilitation officer. This had enabled the inmates to a greater extend and strengthened them to stand on their own and face the world with boldness.

Trainings like…

1. House Mother Keeping

2. Care taker training

3. Cooking

4. Montessori training

5. Beautician Training

6. Fashion Jewels making

7. Fashion designing

8. Artificial Flower Making

9. Woolen switching

10. Cloths bag switching

11. Paper Quelling jewelry

This year we hosted a special course in woolen switching, Cloth bag switching and paper Quelling jewelry which was the highlight in our Rehabilitation Process. And totally 24 women were trained. They learnt to make woolen bags, mats, pouch, cloth bags and paper jewels etc.

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Total Women Rehabilitated in the year 2015 – 2016

S. No.

Discharge BackgroundsNumber of Inmates

1 Self Employment 2

2 Restored to parents / Family 15

3 Marriage 0

4 Reconciled with husband / in-laws

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5 Others: 2

(a): Police Custody : 2

(b): Transferred : 0

(c): Left with child : 0

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As the Rehabilitation Process ended, we issued a Wet Grinder for their livelihood to some inmates whom where rehabilitated in the year of 2015 – 16

S. No

Name of InmateNature of Activities

1 Mr. Ezilarasi Wet Grinder

2 Mrs. Anitha Wet Grinder

3 Ms. Ruth Wet Grinder

4 Mrs. Meharaj Wet Grinder

Pongal Celebration

In our Short Stay Home we celebrated the Tamil Festival known as Pongal on 16th January 2016. We cooked the traditional sweet pongal and some snacks for all the women. Our women gave a special dance performance for a Tamil folk song.

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One of our inmates gave speech about Pongal Festival. All the women in our home were very much entertained and enjoyed celebrating this Pongal Festival. We had games which encouraged celebrating the festival on the remembrance of Farmers.

Women’s Day Celebration

The international women day was celebrated on 8th March 2016. We took the cause of Organ donation because life is a gift and gifting our organs is a life time gift to a person in need. Also makes our death a valuable one. We celebrated this women’s Day in a very meaningful way by organizing an Organ Donation Awareness with the help of Mohan Foundation. Dr. Sunitha helped us in presenting the cleanliness awareness to the 100 women who participated. It was an interesting and interactive session. On the day many women went to get their donor cards whole heartedly. The occasion was graced by our Guest Speaker

MonthNew Admission Rehabilitated Present Total

Women Children Total Women Children Total Women Children Total

April 2015 to March 2016

49 14 63 19 9 28 30 05 35

Mrs. Mangala Nangil Kumaran, Administrative officer, St. Joseph’s Hospital who gave a motivational speech regarding our good cause. The celebration was packed with lot of fun and games and entertainment. The celebration bestowed lots of smiles on our inmates.

A Picnic

On May 23rd 2015 we went on a tour to Yelagiri, a hill station for 2 days which gave an atmospheric change and relaxation to our inmates. The inmates and kids enjoyed by playing in Natural Park and witnessing Fountain Show. Next day they had a very good boating experience and have fun with one another. This trip was an unforgettable moment and they loved the outing.

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By the grace of our Lord Almighty our academic year 2015-2016 started with a little over 300 students on 1-6-2015 with a word of prayer said by our Correspondent. We are following Tamil Nadu State Government Syllabus only. Our Founder Late Thiru L. Sivalinga Raja was duly remembered on 7th June 2015.

Literary Association meetings :

English Literary Association meeting was held on 1-8-2015 on the topic “An Ideal Student”.

Tamil Literary Association meeting was held on 26-8-2015 on the topic -“Otturumai”

Maths Club, Science Club and Social Science Club meetings were also conducted periodically.

This year the Cubs and Bulbuls Movement was introduced. This activity is for the boys and girls of primary level. They are taught to be mentally upright and strong by telling them inspirational stories. Thiru K. V. Bakthavatsalu, Assistant District Commissioner (scouts) Chengalpattu inaugurated Cubs & Bulbul movement on 16-7-2015 to make our children learn good habits and to lead a healthy life in future.

National festivals like Independence Day, Republic Day, Teacher’s Day, and Children’s Day were celebrated in a very grand manner.

“Educational Development Day” (birthday of) Late Thiru K. Kamaraj Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was celebrated with a Drawing competition and Prizes were awarded on 15-7-2015

Six parent teachers meetings were conducted during this academic year.

Apart from the school curriculum, Karate and Yoga were being taught biweekly.Eleven students were awarded green belts and three students were awarded brown belts in the belt awarding test conducted by the Chief Instructor Thiru Jermans Raja on 13-3-2016. Also six students participated in the TamilNadu state level Karate tournament held at Dayajothi Mat. Hr. Sec. School and won medals and certificates Old Pallavaram on 26-3-2016 .

All the children are being taught through Smart classes and are getting access to the computers. This year all the parent were informed about the main events of our Emmanuel School through bulk S.M.S.

Emmanuel Nursery & Primary School

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Annual Sports Day was conducted on 24-3-2016 and our Madam Correspondent Lion Dr. S. Maida Raja who was the Chief Guest gave away the prizes and Certificates to the students.

Our Cubs & Bulbul students Certificate awarding function was held on 16-4-2016 wherein Thiru. D. Subramani, Chengalpet Educational District Bharat Scouts and Guides Secretary gave away the awards in the presence of Mr. V. Iyappan, District Organising Commissioner. Our Madam Correspondent presided over the awarding function.

Emmanuel School is continuing to be a beacon light to all those who are staying in the nearby vicinity.

We are the first primary school in our area to have Cubs and Bulbuls

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“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19

The LORD’S loving kindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail.

Even though the year 2015 ended with catastrophe, the New Year 2016 has begun with new blessings and mercies. We were alive and are Thanking God for his protection during the worse calamity hit and here by we give you an overview of the relief work carried over by CFHC .

Being struck in the midst of the heavy downpour CFHC extended its helping hands from day 1 of the massive rain destruction. On the Nov 16th the local police brought the 28 affected people from MGR nagar to our campus for shelter. CFHC sheltered and fed them.

As an immediate relief 225 bags of 5 kg Rice and 12 big box of used clothes were packed and sent to affected people in the Saidapet area.

After wrecking havoc on the residents of the capital city of Tamil Nadu for almost a month in November, On December 1–2, 2015, Chennai received a record breaking rainfall in 24 hours than it had seen on any day since 1901. The deluge followed a month

of persistent monsoon rains that were already well above the average for our state. Our Manapakkam was one of the most affected areas. In the midst of total darkness that night we had the opportunity to shelter around 200 people from the neighbourhood ( Marvel river view apartments, Indira nagar, Girigori nagar, MGR nagar and L&T colony ). We were able to share our facility and serve them food for a week. Apart from sheltering we were also able feed around 100 people who were accommodated at the nearby ECI Church from Dec 2nd to 5th Dec. As there was a total shut down of power in the whole city, CFHC was able to use the generator for couple of hours to get water for the children and also distributed 2500 litres of water to the people in our neighbourhood. We provided 100 packets of milk to the children in our area.

Later we were able to reach out to our staff members who were badly affected and provided relief materials like bed sheets, mattress, groceries, rice and water. On 9th and 10th Dec we provided food packets and water to around 50 people in Amedkar nagar who were in the midst of stagnant flood.

Mean while Team CFHC didn’t just went out in helping the affected people by providing relief materials but also involved in cleaning their houses which was a huge mess and saved the good expensive households articles thrown out by

Flood Relief Work

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wealthy people on streets, collected and recycled it, dried out, washed the clothes and gave out to people in need who could take it happily and use it

As the level of the water was tumbling team CFHC went out in surveying the families who needed the relief materials and the list was prepared and distributed 100 token. On 13th Dec 100 families were provided with relief materials (Sarees, Lungis, Rice, noodles, water , broom, snacks, toiletries) .

The Season of Love - God’s greatest gift was sent to this world as JESUS. CFHC cancelled out all its celebration instead wanted to be the hands and feet of Christ by showing his Love. In spite we ourselves being affecting we did not stop loving, giving and sharing for it is the true meaning of Christmas. On 23rd Dec we shared God’s Love and gave His provisions to people affected in flood. The rest of the 250 surveyed families where provided with relief materials on in the presence of Inspector of Police, Nandambakkam, Mr.Pandian (Ward Counsellor). The relief package included Mats, bed sheets, bucket, mug, 5 kg rice, toiletries, grocery, snacks and stationeries.

The Season of Love was celebrated with our dear friends at Leper Colony on 26th Dec 2015. We shared God’s love and his provisions. We also distributed flood relief materials for 280 people

(biscuits, noodles , used clothes, torch lights, snacks ,sanitary pads, nightwear ) and also their Christmas gifts of new Sarees , dresses for children Lungis for men. Our CFHC team entertained them and as well shared the word of God. They absolutely enjoyed singing, dancing and praising God with us. We are able to see the real joy in their faces and thanking God for this opportunity.

We would fail if we fail to remember your good deed. Words are not enough to thank you for being with us during the most critical hour of need by your prayers and support. At this time we also thank each and every one of you who had been a great support in providing financial support enabling us serve not just our children and inmates but also reaching out the victims affected by this torrential rain and the Flood. A BIG THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for making it possible for us!! In turn we send you our heartfelt prayers and blessing to you and your family. We pray this blessing over you “May the Lord crown the year with His bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.” As we enter this New year we will continue to walk in faith and praying to be the faithful servants of God. We also encourage you to be faithful in what He has called for; for No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly (Pslams 84:11).

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Volunteering is a chance to use one’s skill to make tangible contribution to those in need. It is an opportunity to share the knowledge, skills and passion and does not require a special degree or prior experience. It is simply a willingness to help. Defined in broad terms it is the contribution made by individuals in terms of quality time, specialized skills, fiscal support, etc.

Some of the areas where we involve our volunteers are

1. Teaching ( Tutor a child)

2. Data Management/ office assistance

3. Creative designing / Writing / Create Web pages or Web content

4. Public relations

5. Nursing

6. Cleaning

7. Help at a community event

8. Organize events

9. Start an awareness campaign in college/ local community / office

10. Development and fund raising

Some of the significant work of the volunteers (individuals, corporate) who took a small step and made a big difference in someone’s life. Our heartfelt

thanks to every volunteer for their participation in the development of our children lives.

Significantly Barclays had been involving their employees for cause of tutoring our children both in the girls and the boys home (which is in he outskirts of Chennai ) by active volunteering five days a week and also taking up special spoken English curriculum for the primary students one day a week.

It’s been one year since Hotel Lemon Tree Shimona was built in the Manapakam area since then they had been associated with us and indeed gave us discounted rates for our international guest. So we so happy when they decided to celebrate their first anniversary with our children and the rest of the members of the house! Our special thanks to Mr.Kamal Kumar, GM for choosing our Home to celebrate their anniversary. Kids enjoyed the day lot of fun with games and dinner.

The kids had a great evening with friends from DELL. Thank you friends for your time and giving a joyful evening for our children

After the flood we were indeed praying for clean and purified water. Qnet-We care and Lions Club of Bangalore Kodigehalli came up with the project and donated the RO water Purifiers and installed on 27th Feb. We now have 3 Storage and 2 basic models. Our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Rajesh

Volunteering / Internship

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(Business development head, Qnet), Mrs. Anjana Nair (operations head, Qnet ) & Ln.Anilkumar (Lions Club of Bangalore). Special thanks to Mrs. Stella for connecting us with the team.

Creative arts class for our kids was conducted today by 1 yr students of SRM engineering who has formed a volunteering team under the banner of Dotorg . We appreciate the efforts of the young students who have come forward to serve the underprivileged kids by bringing out their talents. The kids were taught different kinds of paintings and how to handle the color pencils , crayons, sketch pens etc.

International Volunteers

Ms.Olga & Ms.Sheila the volunteers from Spain spent their valuable time at CFHC in teaching kids at school and helping the toddlers and babies.

As usual Emirates flight arrived Chennai on 20th Feb at 8.30am, there is nothing special in it but the special surprise is instead of resting after a big day of flying one of the crew Ms.Arritokieta chose spend the rest of her day time visiting our Home and cuddling the babies and playing with our children. The children did enjoy her visit. Volunteering needs just a love and passion, she definitely had it.

CFHC has always maintained hygienic and clean rooms for all our children and we were really wanting to create a child friendly atmosphere for our infants and toddlers. This came true with the hard work from the volunteers from USA Mrs. Leslie & Mrs. Amanda for the wonderful start and giving us hope to complete the project. Later the whole team of CFHC joined with them and completed the project. The kids were flabbergasted when they saw their colourful room. We are not artist but everyone got their own talent and can help to create a beautiful atmosphere to live.

The first week of June 2015 has been so busy with the visit of the COTW Mission Team from the US headed by Ms.Pat lee. CFHC in partnership with the mission team was engaged in several activities which includes medical screening for children & women , painting, cleaning the babies unit, medical assistance to the Leprosy patients, caring for the old aged and widows and teaching the children at different schools. Our heartfelt thanks to all the members for their dedicated service to the needy and the love for the children and especially your outstanding medical assistance to the Leprosy patients. We were so blessed by the visit of the team.

Service at the Leprosy patient’s rehabilitation centre.

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CFHC has involved its services among the people at Lepers colony in Paranur, Chengalpet for the past 15 years supporting more than 1000 of leprosy affected patients with their families and children.

• CFHC staff visit once in every two months and helps them by giving counseling and other medical support.

• Donated of medical kits for more than 200 families and other medical supplies

• Conducted health camp where we taught them how to clean their wounds and give self care with the help of the team of doctors and nurses from COTW, USA and we also provided free sunglasses were given to all. Our special thanks to the team headed by Ms.Pat

• We never forget to share the love of God with them and celebrate Christmas function in their premises by conducting recreational programs and presenting new clothes to them.

Festivals & National Holidays

Kids had a great Diwali! Our hearty thanks to everyone who made it a special and an enjoyable day for the kids! Special thanks to inspector, Mr. Giri and all the police officials from nandambakkam police station for celebrating Diwali with us and distributing crackers and sweets to our children. Also our thanks to Photon Infotech, bmkreddy, MPhasis, DLF, SONI and other individuals for sharing the Diwali joy with our kids!

We had Onam celebration at our School. There was a Rangoli competition was conducted for the primary Kids. Mrs. Prabhija shared the speciality of Onam. The kids performed cute Keralite dances.

Independence Day was celebrated today in the presence of our Founder Dr. Mrs. Maida Raja. Mr. Sikander Ahmed. (Asst. Vice President Operations Barclays) graced the Occasion and Hoisted the National Flag. Our new Staircase was inaugurated by Thiru Pandian (Chennai Corporation Councillor 157) As a Tribute to Our dear people’s President Late. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam the student, teachers and Parents took resolution to follow the 10 point of Life given by him. Also Trees were planted in Partnership with “Dera Sacha Saudha” team.

The Season of Love was celebrated with our dear friends at Leper Colony on 26th Dec 2015. We shared God’s love and his provisions. We also distributed flood relief materials like biscuits, noodles, used clothes, torch lights, snacks, sanitary pads, nightwear and also their Christmas gifts of new sarees, dresses for children and lungis for men. Our CFHC team entertained them and as well shared the word of God. They absolutely enjoyed singing, dancing and praising God with us. We are able to see the real joy in their faces and thank God for this opportunity.

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At Christmas Day: the Joy of the Lord truly filled our campus in the midst of all the tribulations! Praising God for sending His Son Jesus for us. Children enjoyed the spirit of Christmas and God’s Love which reflected through every one who blessed us to celebrate Christmas!

Pongal Festival of Harvest was celebrated at our Emmanuel School. They had so much fun children dressed up in ethnic wears and performed traditional dances, teachers made special sweet Pongal also they made a colourful Rangoli, distributed sugarcane and Sundal to all students.

The world student’s day (former President of India, Dr.Abdul Kalam’s birthday) was celebrated at our school on 10th Oct 2015. The Cubs and Bulbul students were taken on a test camp to Kumuli Village. The students enjoyed trekking, with the help of the local villagers over 40 saplings were planted (These saplings were sowed and grown by our students by themselves at home). Later an awarding ceremony was conducted were the students were awarded with badges in the presence of Thiru. Bakthavachalu Asst district commissioner to the cubs and bulbul.

The 67th Republic day of our country was celebrated at our School on 26th Feb Mr. Guru Ramesh (Film Director) graced the occasion and hoisted the flag. Fancy dress competition was conducted for the kids who dressed up as national leaders. The Yoga and Karate students put up

a special show. The Cubs and BulBuls where awarded with badges.

He is Risen! Easter was celebrated in our Home where children enacted the drama of the life of Christ and enjoyed the Celebrating Easter

Mummy Dr. Maida Raja birthday

To express their love and gratitude to their beloved mummy, All Children and inmates celebrated Mummy’s birthday in every unique and a grand manner.

Tribute

CFHC pays Tribute to the People’s President and The Most respectful leader of our Nation Dr.APJ.Abdul Kalam . Not only India but the whole world will miss you Sir! But you will ever live in our hearts! Forever! “A developed India by 2020, or even earlier, is not a dream. It need not be a mere vision in the minds of many Indians. It is a mission we can all take up - and succeed.” - Dr. APJ Kalam

High Profile Visit

Mr.Sanjay Sampath s/o of Mr. EV.K.S. Elangovan, President of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee visited our facility today and provided special lunch to our children on account of his father Mr. E.V.K.S. Elangovan’s birthday.

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As promised earlier Ms.Jessica Judes who won the runner up title in the famous Reality show Airtel super singer Junior (hosted by Vijay TV) visited us and donated a sum of Rs.2 lakhs to our Home. All the children were happy to see her again. Indeed we are very proud to this see this school girl from Canada come to Chennai and win the prize and whole heartedly donate her entire winning prize money to a social cause (including us) as she promised on the winning stage. We thank her personally for her good deed and pray that God bless her future. Her Parents Mr. Jude & Mrs. Mercy were also present and the whole cfhc team thanked them for raising such a wonderful kid. Our special thanks to Vijay TV for finding this good hearted and very talented international singer.

The team from TRUVEN HEALTH ANALYTICS visited our home alogn with Mr.Charlie.M.Kurian, Vice President and donated medicines and gifts worth 1 lakh to our Home. They conducted fun activities for the children and the employees went one step in giving a dance performance Our children truly enjoyed their time .They also sponsored lunch.

Services to Old aged

This year we were able to support 70 old aged mothers with monthly pension and provide them with basic toiletries every month. Monthly once we get together with the old mothers and conduct various events for them and in order to make them feel that there is someone who really love them and care for them. Due to the massive floods in December the place where we run the day care centre was wrecked and hence we were not able to continue the day care centre for the old aged since December 2015. Our desire is to build a permanent home for suffering old mothers who are uncared by their children within the next couple of years and we believe that we will surely achieve our vision.

Blooming Buds - Infant & Toddlers Home

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Little Flowers - Girls Home

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Peace Garden - Boys Home

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Sanctuary - Home for Women

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Emmanuel Nursery & Primary School

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Flood & Relief Work

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Service to the Leprosy Patients

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Volunteering & Internship

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