Mission 100 - Expanding Dignified Elder Care
About Us Shanthi Bhavan – Home for the Aged Destitute, Chennai, a unit of St. Thomas Charitable Trust (est. 1988), is a registered charitable institution providing free residential care to abandoned and destitute senior citizens. For over three decades, we have delivered: Free accommodation and daily nutrition Primary and emergency medical care Psychological and emotional support End-of-life care with dignity Currently, nearly 50 elderly residents are fully dependent on our services. With increasing referrals from organisations such as HelpAge India and the Institute of Mental Health, Chennai, the demand for structured and long-term elder care continues to rise. The Need Urban migration, poverty, mental health vulnerabilities, and family breakdowns have resulted in a growing number of elderly individuals being abandoned or left without support systems. Chennai and surrounding districts are witnessing a steady rise in: Elder abandonment cases Homeless senior citizens Elderly patients discharged from hospitals without caregivers Seniors requiring long-term assisted care Our existing infrastructure is operating at near-full capacity. Mission 100 – Strategic Expansion Plan Mission 100 is a structured expansion initiative aimed at increasing our capacity from 50 to 100 elderly residents, while strengthening institutional systems and sustainability. Key Components: 1. Infrastructure Expansion Additional residential blocks Improved sanitation and hygiene systems Barrier-free accessibility (ramps, handrails) 2. Healthcare Strengthening Dedicated medical room upgrade Regular physician visits and diagnostics Mental health and counselling support 3. Emergency Response Procurement of an ambulance for hospital transfers and rescue operations 4. Sustainability Measures Solar power installation Water management systems Operational cost stabilization Fundraising Initiative: “Birds of Border” As part of Mission 100, we are organising a fundraising cultural programme titled “Birds of Border”, a stage drama scheduled on 21st & 22nd March 2026 at the prestigious Museum Theatre, Chennai. This event aims to: Raise public awareness about elder abandonment Mobilize community participation Generate direct funds for Mission 100 implementation All proceeds will be transparently allocated to the Mission 100 expansion plan. CSR Partnership Opportunity Mission 100 aligns strongly with Schedule VII CSR focus areas including: Healthcare and preventive health Senior citizen welfare Poverty alleviation Sustainable development Partnership Models: Full/Partial Infrastructure Sponsorship Ambulance Sponsorship Medical Care Sponsorship (Annual) Solar Power Installation Sponsorship Event Sponsorship with Branding Visibility We provide: CSR-compliant documentation 12A and 80G certifications Impact reporting and utilization statements Branding visibility at the event and facility (as applicable) Periodic progress updates Impact Projection With CSR partnership, Mission 100 will: ✔ Double residential capacity ✔ Provide structured healthcare for 100 elderly residents ✔ Reduce emergency response delays ✔ Improve long-term operational sustainability ✔ Restore dignity and safety to abandoned seniors Partner With Purpose By supporting Mission 100, your organisation directly contributes to restoring dignity in the final years of life for those who have no one else to depend on. Together, we can ensure that no elder spends their final years without care, protection, and respect.
