One of the most neglected sections of our society is senior citizens. The old age people feel a pathetic situation of helplessness. Old age is no longer a golden age to them. A vast majority of old aged people undergoing great difficulties lacking & logging in love and affection and always are into mental stress, strain. They are neglected by all. Elderly people who are poor and live alone or with dependent children find them vulnerable, powerless and are neglected by their family or grown up children. Many are too old or physically weak and thus unable to find work. They are forced to beg, and are often homeless. We realize that old age is second childhood; hence, it is natural for us to care for the aged who are poor, homeless, or ailing.
HOPESSS identified the poor elderly people, senior citizens in & around Srikakulam and Manyam Parvathipuram Districts spending their most of the time in temple, grave yards, on roads, verandas of community hall and church yards. In this critical juncture, our volunteers identified these destitute elderly people and found their hunger. Moved by the plight of destitute elderly old age people, HOPESSS has taken up program of sponsoring elderly people on an urgent basis. HOPESSS started to donate food provisions, groceries to these poor elderly, old age people. Further Our volunteers and staff members conducted surveys and identified 140 destitute elders who are above 60 year of age.
Among these elderly people, most of the women are widows or have been abandoned by their husbands. Some have children, but the children live apart and do not take care of their mothers. They do not have money for food, medical care and other basic necessities.
HOPESSS has been supporting 20 such older people by providing food rations and other necessities every month at their door step. These Older people are able to cook themselves with this provisions and having food every day. With your help we can support more elderly people in our society.
They worked hard all their lives, brought up children, and later took care of grandchildren. Now, at the last stage of their life, when they are helpless and lack even food and shelter, they deserve our help.
Your small act of generosity can make a big difference. You can help by sponsoring a destitute elderly person by giving just ₹3600/month, and enable him/her to live with dignity. Under our Sponsor an Elder Scheme, the donor will receive regular feedback on how the money was spent and the status and updates on the sponsored senior citizen.
Groceries Utilization for the Deprived Old Age Persons:
| Donation for Groceries Items | Amount in Rs./ (Per/Month). | Amount in Rs./ (Per/Year) |
|---|---|---|
| Food Groceries for one destitute old age person (Sona Masoori Rice, Taar Dhal, Species, Lentils, Tamarind, Bathing and Washing Soaps, Biscuits, Seasonal Fruits, Vegetables, Sugar, Coffee Powder, Upma Rava, Wheat Flour, Hair Oil, Cooking Oil etc.) | 3600 | 43200 |
| Donate for Food Groceries for 20 Old Age Persons (Rs.3600 x 20 persons =Rs.72000 x 12 Months = Rs. 864000) | 72000 | 864000 |
These monthly groceries are delivered at their door step by our HOPESSS volunteers. The destitute elders are happy for this kind gesture & they are able to eat food stomach fully in time, without begging on the roads and they are living with dignity & not depending on others for food, daily needs. They are able to give moral support to other older persons. Join us!! Donate generously for their well-being towards remaining life. Your donation helps to make a difference in someone's lives and create hope on their lives.
(Your donations are tax-exemption under section 80G of Income Tax Act, 1961).
