Grace Care: Transforming Lives, Nurturing Hope
Empowering Vulnerable Lives - Join Our Mission for Holistic Care, Education, and Support.
Who We Are
Welcome to Grace Care, where compassion meets action. Since 2004, we’ve been on a mission to transform lives through holistic care, education, and empowerment. Our initiatives, from Grace Home to Vocational Training, are designed to make a lasting impact on children, women, widows, and the elderly.
Discover the heart of our mission as you explore our history, objectives, and impactful stories of transformation. Join us in the movement to create a beggar-free, child-friendly, and responsible society. Your support enables us to continue this journey, providing a lifeline to those in need. Together, we can make a lasting difference.
Grace Care is more than an organization; it’s a community dedicated to making a positive change. Your involvement, whether through reading, sharing, or supporting, fuels our mission. Every contribution matters, and every life transformed is a testament to the power of collective compassion. Join us as we extend our hand to those in need and create a brighter future together.
What We Do: Impactful Projects for Transformation
01.
Grace Care Boarding School (GCBS) & Grace Care Academy (GCA)
Providing quality education from Nursery to Class XII, GCBS aims to transform the lives of children from underprivileged backgrounds. Open to students from Grace Care Home and neighboring villages, the school collaborates with other institutions to offer a comprehensive education.
02.
Grace Care Higher Education
Each year, Grace Care supports eligible and needy children in pursuing higher studies, including diplomas and degrees. By investing in their education, the organization aims to create a pool of qualified professionals and responsible citizens who contribute positively to society.
03.
Helping Hands Project
Focused on providing immediate assistance to those in need, the Helping Hands Project distributes free education through Evening School programs. Additionally, it offers monetary aid, free food packets, and essential items to vulnerable individuals, including pregnant women, mothers, infants, widows, and the elderly.
04.
Grace Care Vocational Training (GIVT)
GIVT empowers women through quality sewing training, enabling them to become self-sufficient breadwinners for their families. Sponsors have the option to support the project by sponsoring sewing machines, contributing to the economic resilience of the community.
05.
Save Girl Children Project
Recognizing the challenges faced by girls in India, this project addresses issues such as female feticide, gender-based discrimination, child marriage, and violence. The initiative seeks to save and empower girl children, working towards a future where they are valued and have equal opportunities.
06.
Project Shelter: Providing Safe Havens for the Homeless
Focused on addressing homelessness, Project Shelter endeavors to offer safe and secure living spaces for those without homes. As a response to the urgent need for shelter, the project aims to provide a dignified and supportive environment for individuals experiencing homelessness.
A word from the founder
From Desperation to Dedication: A Mission to Rescue India's Lost Children
On a summer day in 1997 at a railway station in southern India, while I was waiting for a train, I noticed a young boy, about five years old, walking down the tracks. The boy was so thin that I could even count his bones. As I watched, I noticed the boy was looking for something, possibly money or gold, I thought. But then I saw the boy pick up a juice container from the filthy tracks and squeeze it with all his might to elicit a few drops to quench his thirst. Then the boy found a food wrapper thrown on the track and tried to eat the residue as he was hungry. I began to whisper to myself … the stray dogs and the rats have plenty to eat, but this little child, created in the image of God, supposed to be the crown of creation – is rummaging through filth to try to feed himself! As I watched; the boy slowly walked away, and I could not see him anymore. Suddenly, I heard the voice reaching out to me with so much clarity: “I was hungry, and you gave me nothing to eat.” I couldn’t hold back my tears. For me, this boy represented the thousands of children longing for care and love around the country. These thoughts within me began to take deeper roots, and I knew God wanted to speak to me and prepare me for a mission ahead — saving the lost children of India. I made a small prayer and rededicated my life on that day, saying, “Oh God, this is just one lifetime; I just want to dedicate my life to you and be a blessing for children in need, orphans, and abandoned ones.”
Later, my wife Annie and a team of like-minded young people joined me in this vision and mission. We began a special care project for the street children of Delhi and adjoining cities in 2002. God enabled us to open the first Grace Home for Children in Need on 16 November 2003. I am grateful to all our dear friends and partners of Grace Care; that we have been instrumental in touching and transforming hundreds of children who otherwise lived under the shadow of death. My prayer is that God enables us to bring thousands to life, the abundant life promised in our mission.
— Father John P Kalathil (Founder)
HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT GRACE CARE
Ways to Make a Difference
Discover various ways you can support Grace Care, from sponsoring a child’s education to contributing towards essential resources like food and shelter. Your generosity helps us continue our mission of providing care and opportunity to those in need.
SPONSORSHIP
Support over 100 children through Grace Care's Sponsorship program. Sponsor a child in any category.
DONATIONS
One-time or regular donations sustain Grace Care's vital work. Be a part of our mission by contributing.
MEAL SPONSORSHIP
Sponsor a standard or special meal for the Grace Home Family.
FOOD SHARING
Share the burden of food supply by providing groceries, fruits, vegetables, meat, milk, etc.
MONTHLY NEEDS
Support monthly expenses like rent, electricity, staff salaries, transportation, and medical needs.
PROJECT SUPPORT
Help us meet priority needs like acquiring space for projects. Contribute to buying buildings, land, and construction.
VISITORS & VOLUNTEERS
Join us to teach, train, counsel, or simply spend time with Grace Care children and staff. Your support makes a difference.
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