Social Outreach

Compassionate service to the elderly, children, and those in need of rehabilitation

Homes for the Aged

Daughters of Mary – A Ministry of Compassion and Dignity for the Elderly

Our Mission for the Elderly

The Daughters of Mary operate four Senior Citizens' Homes, offering comprehensive care and a dignified life to elderly individuals. These homes are located in various parts of India and Germany, serving as safe and nurturing spaces for those in their later years.

Services Provided

  • Comfortable accommodation
  • Nutritious meals
  • Basic clothing
  • Access to medical care
  • Opportunities for recreation and social interaction
  • Spiritual support and pastoral care
400+

Senior citizens supported with a renewed sense of purpose, community, and dignity

Our Homes for the Aged

Name of the Home Place Capacity Beneficiaries
St.Joseph's Home for The Aged Plankala, Kanyakumari District 75 12000
St Mary's Aged Home Mathar, Kanyakumari District 75 300

Community Involvement

A key feature of this program is the mobilization of local community resources to sustain operations. Through engagement and education, communities are encouraged to take active responsibility in caring for their elders, thereby ensuring the long-term sustainability of these homes.

Bala Bhavan / Orphanage

Home for the orphan and destitute children

Our Mission for Children

Bala Bhavan provides a home for orphan and destitute children who face challenges due to family separation, sickness, child abuse, child trafficking, loss of parents, and unwanted birth.

Services Provided

  • Accommodation
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • Scripture learning

These services are absolutely free of charge and are run constantly with community participation. These children come from disadvantaged, marginalized families.

Our Children's Homes

Name of the Home Place Children Beneficiaries
Vimala Bala Bhavan (Girls) Marthandam 38 girls 5750
St.Vincent De Paul Bala Bhavan (Girls) Chellamkonam 65 girls 3625
Alphonsa Balabhavan Idayamkulam 35 girls 2267
Arockiamatha Children Home for Girls Elayankanni 155 girls 8690
Arockiamatha Children Home for Boys Elayankanni 120 boys 3200
Little flower Children Home ILLUPUR 12 GIRLS 1200
Christujothi Children Home for Girls Thanippadi 52 Girls 7600
Christujothi Children Home for Boys Thanppadi 21 4200
550+

Children have benefited from this service

Rehabilitation Centres

Restoring Dignity, Renewing Lives

Leprosy Rehabilitation

The Sisters of St. Joseph's Province are deeply committed to serving individuals with chronic illnesses and disabilities. As part of this mission, dedicated Rehabilitation Centres have been established to support those suffering from debilitating diseases, particularly leprosy.

Holistic Care and Support

  • Safe accommodation
  • Nutritious meals
  • Access to essential medical care and medications
  • Counseling for emotional and mental well-being
  • Vocational training and skill-building programs
  • Guidance for starting self-employment ventures

All services are provided free of charge, made possible through the tireless efforts of the Sisters and the generosity of the wider community.

Mental Illness Rehabilitation

Mental illness remains one of the most pressing health challenges in society today. Among those affected, women are particularly vulnerable, often facing increased risks of abuse, neglect, and social exclusion.

Our Vision

To create a safe, nurturing, and rehabilitative environment where women living with mental illness can regain their health, dignity, and sense of purpose.

Our Mission

  • Residential care in a protected and compassionate setting
  • Medical treatment and regular psychiatric consultations
  • Counseling and therapy to promote mental and emotional recovery
  • Spiritual and pastoral support to restore inner peace
  • Skill development and occupational therapy for reintegration

Our Rehabilitation Centers

Name of the Center Place Capacity Beneficiaries
Sarvodhaya leprosy rehabilitation D.M Convent, Kanyakumari 35 family 300
Emmaus Mentally Ill Home for women and Girls Ummancode 85 2800
Assisi Mentally Ill Home for women and Girls Thadikkarankonam 62 720
St Dyphana Mentally Ill Home for women and Girls Veeravanalloor, Tirunelveli District 75 persons 125