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.