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Newsletter 2015-16 – For Private Circulation Only News Letter 2015-16
EDITORIAL
Dear Friends, Greetings. Pat Patrick, in her book, Awakening the Dream Within, writes, “In life, we leave a legacy to our children, we leave our footprints wherever we travel, and we leave our fingerprints on every heart we touch.” Her words echo an outlook that We Care has been striving to achieve in our work over the past sixteen years. We are aware of the value and importance of good education in the life of a person, how it helps to shape and develop our thinking, understanding and practice of reality. However, good education is possible only when the primary needs of a person such as food, clothing and shelter are met. It is here that some of our efforts, especially the nutritional programme of We Care has been effective and made a difference. Few years ago, four children, coming from a single family, were attending the free-evening-tuition classes. They looked so frail and weak, especially the girls. Their bodies were small and under-developed for their ages. The reason behind this was an alcoholic father, who squandered his wages and a small income from the mother’s work as a house maid. An under-nourished body is a sign of an under-developed brain and this was reflected in their school performances. After speaking to the tuition teacher, our staff, and their mother, we decided to put these children on a special diet of an egg-a-day. In a few months time, the results were there for all to see. Not only their attendance became regular, but their health too improved and so was their school performances. As part of our free-evening-tuition for poor children, we ensure that every child receive some nutrition. We Care has also been regularly supporting the nutrition programme of young girls in boarding houses. This little gesture has been yielding good results.
Another set of needs following the basic ones are, sanitation, education and healthcare. The Swatchh Bharat programme is beginning to show results. Decent sanitation is truly a crying need, the need of toilets for young children, especially girls. It is good to read in the news reports that the practice of open defecation is slowly becoming a thing of the past. At We Care we invest time in making our children aware of the need for personal hygiene and sanitation. Awareness is given in simple things like cutting of nails, making one’s hair, washing of hands before meals, using the toilet and keeping it clean, take a regular bath, wearing clean clothes, disposing trash in a proper manner, etc. All of this, go into helping the children in having a healthy mind in a healthy body. Our children definitely need a holistic approach to their growth and development. This awareness is being dispensed at regular intervals both through the free-evening-tuition and the teenagers groups.
Meetings are also conducted for the parents of these children, to ensure that they too become an integral part of their child’s education. After all, the mother, being the key figure in the life of a child, must take responsibility for their child’s growth and development. Issues such as education, nutrition, health, hygiene and sanitation are discussed with them. They are also shown their role and responsibility and how they ought to lead their children by example. With increased awareness one can see the changes that are happening and hope that these will have a lasting impact on the minds of our young boys and girls.
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We have also been reaching out to people suffering from diseases like cancer and kidney failure. With the changes in food habits and life-styles, more people are being adversely affected with such diseases needing help and support. The cost of medical care has also steadily been on the rise and the poor are finding it extremely difficult to make ends meet.
We are grateful to all our donors, for your generous contributions and continued support that help us to achieve all our initiatives and endeavours. We take responsibility to utilize the resources well and to reach out to as many persons as possible. Do support us with your prayers too.
As we now move into the seventeenth year of our commitment to humbly serve the poor with love, we are pleased to place this newsletter into your hands. Through all these activities, we endeavour, to touch the lives of as many children, patients and the poor, with lasting values that promote the goodness of life and to “leave our fingerprints on every heart we touch”.
This newsletter covers the highlights of programmes, activities and corresponding financial information for April- March 2015-16. Pictures have been arranged to suit the layout of the pages and do not correspond with the text where these have been placed. The newsletter is also available on our website.
Putting people first, social accounting. In our efforts to enhance the quality of our work and to ensure the optimum cost-benefit we have made an effort to count the number of persons who have benefitted from the programme and activities. The figures given in the statistical tables are taken from our records. The details are not complete because the real number of people who benefit from our programme is not easy to determine. The information will however give the reader a fair view. It is not how many people you serve, that counts. It is how well you serve them, which really matters.
We remember with gratitude, our Divine Patrons, St Joseph and St Anthony, our Trustees, Donors, Benefactors, Well-wishers, Staff, Volunteers and those who associate and support us in one way or another. We hope and pray that God Almighty may bless each one of you and your family members in a ways that He knows best.
With best wishes,
Fr Trevor D’Souza, Managing Trustee 31st March 2016
This space is dedicated in prayerful remembrance of our donors, benefactors, well-wishers & beneficiaries who have left for their heavenly abode May their souls rest in peace.
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PROGRAMME & ACTIVITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
We Care has a programme for challenged and differently abled persons which covers five areas of support, namely, health, education, social, economic and community development. During the year 2015-16 the total amount spent was Rs. 1,21,701. The total beneficiaries were 366 persons approximately, details of which are given in Table 1.
INTEGRATED CHILDREN CAMP (ICC) aims at bringing the normal and differently abled children on one platform, thus helping them understand and know each other better. During the year the ICC was held at Pratiksha Nivas on 11th April 2015. The Guests of Honour were Glady's D'Souza, Madhu Menon, Nirmala Charles and Sasikala. The camp was filled with various team building activities, fun, games. We thank all the guests, staffs, volunteers, parents and children who made the day great and meaningful.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME was done by Christ University students: Meghana Sudhir, Shaleen Maria Wilson, Priyanka O K, Namita K N, Malavika P, Shivani Singh, Aayushi Srinivasan, Sr Amala D, Sai Bhavani P, Vani Ramachandran, Ceenia Cidar, Ashna Jacob, Breeze Maria Sunny at We Care. Through this, they were given an opportunity to volunteer in activities like Free Evening Tuition Class, ICC, etc. They did a marvelous work dedicating their time, energy and talents for the betterment of the less privileged. We Care is grateful to these students for adding value to the lives of our children.
TABLE 1: STATISTICAL INFORMATION — PROGRAMME & ACTIVITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY IN 2015-16
Particulars No.
Ashray, Home for Mentally Challenged, Varanasi, UP (monthly) 30 Competitions and Cultural Activities 250 Disabled Peoples Organization (1 group) 10 Home Visits to PWDs (7 areas) 3 Integrated Children Summer Camps (1) 55 Nutritional supplementation programme 5 Staff 5 Volunteers and Collaborators 8 Total 366
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME AND ACTIVITIES
We Care supports the education of children through scholarships, free tuition classes, nutrition, health care, honorarium to teacher-volunteers, uniform, books, study materials, rent for class rooms, etc. Proper procedures are followed and scrutiny is done to ensure that the economically weak and deserving receive the benefits. The total amount spent during the year 2015-16 was Rs. 27,73,410. The total beneficiaries was 1,815 persons approximately, details of which are given in Table 2. (See Pg 6-7).
FREE EVENING TUITION CLASSES was started to ensure that the economically weak students have a proper environment to facilitate study. The children (class 1-7) come from different schools for studies to our programme centre, Pratiksha Nivas. The tuition is coordinated by Ms. Meena MB. Awareness, fun activities, nutrition, health care, team building, talent discovery, drama, dance, drawing, music and many other activities were conducted for the children.
TEENAGE GROUP aims at assisting teenagers to cope with their new stage of life. Activities such as personality development, capacity building, self-esteem, self- confidence, increased social awareness, forming and developing good attitudes and value systems, talent discovery and display, environmental issues, family and life issues etc., are dealt with. There was a significant and remarkable change in the outlook of teenagers. The programme is coordinated by Ms Meena MB.
TOKEN OF GRATITIUDE We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Rambus Chip Technologies who has made their generous donations to children at We Care. We would also like to thank Pearl D’Souza for having introduced the CSR team of Rambus to We Care.
Aayushi Srinivasan (Volunteer, Christ University): “The experience was more of a philosophical lesson for me than an „academic‟ one … it taught me the difficulties people face in life and that our mental cognition doesn‟t really allow us to think about the others in this fast paced world. I thank „We Care‟ for extending their areas of service and allowing me to do something I truly believe in..”
Namita K N (Volunteer, Christ University): “I have made memories for a lifetime and met children whose enthusiasm and love for life really touched and inspired me. In addition to that, the organization provided me with an opportunity to be a conscious, aware and a contributing citizen of my country and endowed me with a set of skills that‟ll greatly benefit me in my future endeavors.”
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TABLE 2: STATISTICAL INFORMATION - EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP & ASSISTANCE IN 2015-16
Particulars No. Alphonsa Hostel & Vinay Bhawan T H, Deoghar, Jharkhand 15
Alphonsa Vidyalaya, Deoghar, Jharkhand 30
Assisi Convent School, Etah, Uttar Pradesh 16
Bharath Community Matric Higher Secondary School, Gudalur, Tamil Nadu 44
Bharath Matha Nursery & Primary School, Gudalur, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu 27
Carmel High School, Hawk Wood, Giddha Pahar, Darjeeling, West Bengal 50
Fatima Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Gudalur, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu 115
Gerosa Nursery & Primary School (English Medium), Gudalur, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu 50
Gerosa Primary School (Tamil Medium), Gudalur, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu 30
Govt High School, Dharmagiri, Gudalur, Tamil Nadu 67
Jyoti Niwas Girls Hostel, Hazaribag, Jharkhand 54
Karunalaya Balika Ashram, Hajimalang, Maharashtra (Monthly) 25
Maria Deepti Matriculation School, Panakahalli, Erode, Tamil Nadu 55
Maria Nikethan Day Care, Gudalur, Niligris, Tamil Nadu 14
Maryknoll High School, Barkur, Udupi, Karnataka 99
Morning Star Higher Secondary School, Gudalur, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu 24
Panchayat Union Primary School, Dharmagiri, Gudalur, Tamil Nadu 51
Pratiksha Nivas, Free Evening Tuition Class, Bangalore, Karnataka 31
Sneha Nilaya Orphanage, Bangalore, Karnataka (Bi-Monthly) 60
St Alphonsa Niwas Hostel, Sundermore, Jharkhand 50
St Alphonsa Hostel, Munshibari, Bihar 42
St Clare’s Hostel, Satmi, Bihar 33
St Clare’s Hostel, Darjeeling, West Bengal 25
St Bernadette Hostel, Satmi, Bihar 13
St Francis Primary School, Kishanganj, Bihar 35
St Francis Hostel, Thakurganj, Bihar 35
St Joseph’s Nursery & Primary School, Gudalur, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu 14
St Mary’s Bal Bhawan (Hostel), Etah, Uttar Pradesh (Monthly) 70
St Mary’s High School, Etah, Uttar Pradesh 54
St Mary’s High School, Gudalur, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu 120
St Montfort Boys Hostel, Hazaribagh, Jharkand 13
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TABLE 2: STATISTICAL INFORMATION - EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP & ASSISTANCE IN 2015-16 (CONTD.)
Particulars No. St Thomas Boys Hostel, Munshibari, Bihar 10 St Thomas High School, Munshibari, Bihar 52 St Thomas Higher Secondary School, Gudalur, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu 33 St Xavier Middle School, Palamau, Jharkhand 22 St. Gabriel High School, Hazaribag, Jharkhand 90 St. Thomas Middle School, Sundarmore, Jharkhand 50 St. Vianney School, Satmi, Bihar 46 Students studying at Kolkata, West Bengal 30 Students studying at various schools in Gudalur, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu 54 Students studying at Wankaner, Rajkot, Gujarat 20 Students studying in various schools 47 Total 1815
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME & ACTIVITIES
We Care is extending a helping hand to those in need of Medical support. During the year 2015-16 the total amount spent was Rs. 41,727. Total beneficiaries was 217 persons approximately, details of which are given in Table 3.
TABLE 3: STATISTICAL INFORMATION - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME & ACTIVITIES IN 2015-16
Particulars No. Dialysis Patients, at different places 5 Homeopathy Treatment, Pratiksha Nivas, Bangalore, Karnataka 10 Medical Supplies at Ave Maria Palliative Care, Mangalore, Karnataka 2 Senior Citizens at St Joseph's Prashanth Nivas, Mangalore, Karnataka 200 Total 217
Sai Bhavani P (Volunteer, Christ University): The experience of tutoring children who belong to the neglected realm of society, has not only given me a sense of satisfaction in terms of giving something to the society, but also allowed me to grow as a person, learn and engage activities with greater meaning. I learned the reality of education and of the poor.
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WOMEN AND CHILD PROGRAMMES
Various women and child programmes are conducted from time to time. During the year 2015-16 the total amount spent on Women and Child programmes and activities was Rs. 1,263. The total beneficiaries were 145 persons approximately details of which are given in Table 4.
WORLD WOMEN’S DAY was celebrated at We Care, Pratiksha Nivas, Bangalore on 12th March 2016. Dr Kim, Dr Bhavya K Bairy, Psychiatrists, St. John’s Hospital, Priyanka, MSW student, Christ University were the Guests of Honor.
TABLE 4: STATISTICAL INFORMATION—WOMEN AND CHILD PROGRAMME & ACTIVITIES IN 2015-16 Particulars No. Premankur - Clothing for new born children 95 Women’s Day Celebrations 30 Volunteers and Collaborators 20 Total 145
There is much fulfillment and joy in serving the poor. MRS SHELMA ABREO, a member of Premankur, is a dignified and graceful lady. She was happily married for nearly 60 years, a mother of five, grandmother of ten and great grandmother of four. A person gifted with many talents (stitching, baking, knitting, crochet, painting and music) and lots of energy. She was actively involved in various charitable groups and activities and even now at 81 she sees herself as being the “hands and feet” of God, to reach out to the poor. As part of the Premankur, she cuts baby dresses and is punctual for the meetings. She is thankful to God for giving her a long life and good health so that she can serve the downtrodden in our society. The Premankur group is really proud of her. (By Carol Karumbaya, Member, Premankur Programme).
OFFICE ACTIVITIES
Our office activities include Staff Training and Exposure programmes, Publicity and Public Relations, Documentation and Record Keeping. Over the years, we have been devoting much time and effort to develop our documentation and records of various activities and programme conducted, which include beneficiary list, photographs, monthly/annual reports. Publicity is done by sharing information through emails, Quarterly and Annual Newsletters and social media, such as Facebook and Website. (Photo of our office staff)
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OTHER CHARITABLE PROGRAMME
Among other charitable activities is the support to the aged and destitute, food and rations for the poor families, etc. During the year 2015-16 the total amount spent was Rs. 1,14,605. The total beneficiaries were 284 persons approximately, details of which are given in Table 5.
TABLE 5 : STATISTICAL INFORMATION - OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES IN 2015-16
Nutrition supplement for senior citizens & poor (7 families, Bangalore, Karnataka. (monthly) 7
Food & Hygiene for Aged & Destitute, Karunamaya Destitute Home, Andhra Pradesh. (monthly) 24
Food & Hygiene for Aged & Disabled, Maria Sadan, Telegana State. (monthly) 21
Hygiene support for Aged & Destitute, St Joseph's Prashanth Nivas, Mangalore, Karnataka 200 Support for Aged & Destitute at Missionaries of Charity, Mangalore, Karnataka 32
Total 284
ACCOUNTS: DETAILS OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
PARTICULARS 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 Voluntary Contributions 6,000 13,500 8,08,808 Voluntary Donations 69,500 41,500 14,250 Interest on Investments 25,58,815 27,90,536 25,66,528 Memorial & Corpus Funds 11,05,091 10,27,777 8,95,300 Other Income 44,935 0 2,957
TOTAL INCOME 37,84,341 38,73,313 42,87,843 Education Assistance 27,73,410 32,47,620 35,56,440 Disabled 1,21,701 2,12,369 4,74,412 Children & Women 1,263 35,672 39,639 Medical Assistance 41,727 1,02,052 90,593 Other Charitable Activities: 1,14,605 91,732 1,03,007 Administration & Other Expenses 2,46,340 3,78,392 1,78,369 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 32,99,046 40,67,837 44,42,460
The contributions made to the Memorial and Corpus funds form part of the capital. These funds are invested in fixed deposits and the interest thereon is utilized for carrying on various activities. NOTE: The above details have been taken from our audited accounts. The figures are in Indian Rupees. We are grateful to our Auditor, CA. Rohan Miranda of Lawrence Tellis Associates, Bangalore and his staff for their valuable guidance and services.
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MEMORIAL AND CORPUS FUNDS
If you love someone, show it. Set up a memorial / charity fund in memory of yourself / your loved ones Continue to live in the hearts and minds of people rather than on the face of a tombstone! Memorial and corpus funds are a beautiful way to preserve the memory of someone you love. Up to the end of March 2016, we now have 58 (Fifty Eight) memorial/corpus funds. We are thankful to those who have reposed their trust and confidence in us by setting up funds in honour and memory of their loved ones or for a particular cause such as children, education, health care, widows, women, old age and leprosy patients. The funds are listed below along with the year and cause for which they were established.
2016 Franklin Menezes Memorial Health Care Fund 2007 Lily & Bonaventure Memorial Fund. 2015 Mary Valerien Rodrigues Education Fund 2007 Premankur Fund 2015 Raymond & Cecelia, Basil & Violet Lobo Memorial Fund 2007 Amanda & Ambur Fund Francis & Santanna Pinto / Andrew & Magdalene 2014 2007 Alwyn & Bernadette Nazareth Fund. D’Souza Memorial Education Fund 2013 Daniel D’Souza , Path of Charity Fund 2007 Hands of Hope Fund. 2012 Robert & Alex Lewis Memorial Fund 2006 We Care 4 Children Fund. 2012 Mervyn & Irene Colaco Charity Fund 2006 Cecilia Thomas Memorial Fund. 2012 Mervyn & Irene Colaco Education Fund 2005 We Care Education Fund 2011 John & Celine Smith Fund for Senior Citizens 2005 Prudente & Fatima Menezes Fund. 2011 Kulandai Mary & Marian Ambrose Memorial Health Fund 2005 Beatrice & Charles Noronha Fund 2011 Kamala Nataraj Memorial Charity Fund 2004 St Anthony’s Charity Fund. Christopher Savio & Shantila Maria Correia 2011 2004 Rosario Vincent & Natalia Lobo Fund. Education Fund 2011 We Care Health Fund 2004 Osborne & Ella D’Lima Fund. 2010 We Care Disabled Persons Fund 2004 Mable Rodrigues Fund 2010 Noel Lobo Prabhu Memorial Fund. 2003 Rita Nazareth Memorial Fund 2010 Jerry Cardoza Memorial Education Fund. 2003 Karen Maryann Pereira Memorial Fund. 2010 Kardel Education Fund 2003 John & Edith Coutinho Memorial Fund. 2010 Aruldass Ambrose Education Fund. 2003 Dr Jeanette Pinto Fund 2010 Hailey Nazareth Penny Fund for Children. 2003 D Y N Murthy Fund. 2009 Yvette & Austin Da Gama Memorial Fund. 2002 Velthoria & George Sequeira Fund 2009 Stella Sequeira Memorial Fund 2002 Shirley & Maurice D’Mello Fund. 2009 Peter & Florine Tantz Memorial Fund. 2002 Annam Manikkathan Fund. 2009 Mercy Jacob Charity Fund. 2001 Vida & Douglas Lobo Health Care Fund. 2009 Lazarus Rajamani & Erick Vaz Memorial Fund 2000 Women’s Welfare Fund 2009 Ivy & Rudy D’Silva Marian Charity Fund. 2000 Maureen & Kevin Colaco Fund Francis Xavier & Lilian Catherine Sequeira Memo- 2009 2000 SNS Education Programme Fund. rial Fund. 2008 Alma Philip Memorial Fund. 2000 Leprosy Patients and Families Fund. 2008 A Lazarus Old Age Memorial Fund. 1999 John & Theresa D’Souza Fund. 2007 Valeria Peters Memorial Fund. 1999 Initial Trust Fund.
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Franklin Menezes Memorial Health Care Fund
I do not want to be a reservoir, but a channel of God’s Love
This Fund has been created by MRS ANNA MENEZES, wife of Late Mr Terence Menezes, in the memory of her son, Franklin who died on 19 September 2014. Through this fund she intend to express her gratitude to God for the good things that he has done for her. Firstly, after a long struggle, her property was returned to her, almost by a miracle. Secondly, her son who had gone away from her, returned just one day before his death. She says “God has never ceased doing miracles for me. I want to be a channel of God’s love and mercy to people who are genuinely in need. I do not want to be a reservoir, but a channel of God’s Love.”
Raymond & Cecelia, Basil & Violet Lobo Memorial Fund Honor your father and your mother
Our grandfather Raymond Lobo was a Stamp Vendor at the local court in Mangalore, expired on 2 Feb 1910. Raymond was married to our grandmother Cecelia, who was a needle-work teacher at the local Govt School in Mangalore. Their son Basil, our dear father, a practicing Lawyer in Mangalore, lost his father Raymond when he was just 10 months. Basil, married to our dear mother Violet, who was a house wife. This fund has been created by
DOUGLAS FRANCIS LOBO and his siblings, Norman & Doreen Lobo, Chester & Edwina Lobo, Beryl & Victor Misquith, Hazel & Ivan Lobo and Oscar & Sheila Lobo, in the memory of their parents and grandparents. The fund has been created for the benefit of aged-poor and destitute.
Mary Valerian Rodrigues Education Fund I too desire to be a Life-giving-hero!
MARY VALERIAN RODRIGUES hails from the beautiful coastal town of Mangalore. Having come from a home of modest means she experienced many ups and downs of life. Today at the age of 81, she feel blessed and privileged to have all her heart’s desires fulfilled by the grace of God. The fund is a gratitude to her uncle who enabled her to stand on her feet. She was also inspired by the book, Life-giving Heroes, by Dr Jeanette Pinto. She feels, that even though her life experiences are far too insignificant, when compared to what many of the heroes in the book, she wishes strongly to give something back to society, so that she also can be included as one among a Life-Giving-Hero. The Fund has been created to support the education poor and deserving children.
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THANK YOU
We have many people to THANK for their unstinted involvement, support and prayers that has helped us in carrying out the various programme and activities.
Staff and Volunteers: Martin Joseph, Shilpa Anoop, Guru Raj, Geo George, Meena M B, Augustine, Gopal, Madhu Satish, Philomena D’Souza, Deepti Colaco, Dr (Sr) Silvia, Calistus Fernandes , Shona Jacob, Geo George, Sridhar M N, Meghana Sudhir, Shaleen Maria Wilson, Priyanka O K, Namita K N, Malavika P, Shivani Singh, Aayushi Srinivasan, Sr Amala D, Sai Bhavani P, Vani Ramachandran, Ceenia Cidar, Ashna Jacob, Breeze Maria Sunny.
Coordinators: Sr Louisa, FSM; Sr Alexia, AC; Sr Binu, AC; Sr Leena Mary, AC; Sr Mary Pius, FCC; Sr Beatus, FCC; Fr Irudaya Raj; Sr Chinnamma, SM; Sr Jeslin Jess, FCC; Sr Leela Jose, FCC; Sr Treesa Muttamthoyil; Sr Ruby Thanickal; Sr Aruna Theresa, FCC; Sr Lizbeth Mary, FCC; Sr Jophy, FCC; Sr Marina D’Souza; Judith D’Silva; Lydith Pinto; Principals and Staff of various schools.
Premankur volunteers: Antonia Raj, Augusta Machado, Beatrice Abreo, Carmen Motha, Carol Beck, Carol Karumbaya, Concelia Perez, Cordella Mascarenhas, Debjani Ghosh, Dorothy Rebello, Indra Miranda, Jacintha Mascarenhas, Jeya Miranda, Jenifer Lobo, Jessie Almeida, Joy Albuqurque, June Carvalho, Lydia Fernandez, Marie D'Souza, Mary Rodrigues, Rakhi Mukerji, Winnie Mascarenhas and Yvonne Pereira.
Website: Cybertech Systems, Bangalore * Legal matters: Baptist D’Souza, Advocate * Computers: Joseph Paul, Mangal Computers and his staff * Newsletter Cover: Shona Jacob * New letter layout and design: Geo George.
Our Divine Patrons: St. Joseph and St. Anthony of Padua
BOARD OF TRUSEES (Ordinary persons for ordinary people!)
In the year 2015-16 our Board consisted of the following: Fr. Trevor D’Souza, Managing Trustee. Member Trustees: Celine Clara Soans and Joseph Sequeira. Our sincere thanks to all the Trustees for their valuable support, cooperation and guidance.
OUR CONTACT DETAILS
REGISTERED OFFICE AND CORRESPONDENCE : Pratiksha Nivas, No. 14 (Old 127), 2nd Main Road, 1st Cross, Brindavan Nagar, Chikka Adugodi Extension, Bangalore – 560 029, Karnataka, India.
CONTACT PERSONS: Fr. Trevor D’Souza, Managing Trustee: +919844030002; Office Assistant: +919844507095
E-MAIL: [email protected]; Website: www.wecaretrust.org
FACE BOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wecare.bangalore
INFORMATION FOR DONORS
Kindly send your donations directly to us, preferably by cheque, in favor of WE CARE or use internet or core banking facilities. For further details visit our website http://www.wecaretrust.org/donations.htm. Every donation is acknowledged by us with an official receipt.
IN CASE ANYONE APPROACHES YOU TO COLLECT MONEY ON OUR BEHALF KINDLY BRING IT TO OUR NOTICE IMMEDIATELY.
All donations are eligible for TAX BENEFITS under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act 1961. Kindly note our accounts are open for inspection by government departments and we are obliged to give relevant information about our donations, including details of our donors, when asked for. Kindly mention your full postal address, email id and permanent account number (PAN) when making your donation.
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VISIT FROM AMAZON COMPANY DPO MEETING
FREE EVENING TUITION INAGURATION CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, FREE EVENING TUITION CHILDREN
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
INTEGRATED CHILDREN CAMP PARENTS TEACHER MEETING
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