Wednesday 23 March 2011

Hriday's First social community project

23rd March 2011 - Pondicherry, India. St Joseph of Cluny Hospice Convent - Home for the aged is the first social community project chapter for Hriday. This home current in charge Mother Superior Edwina and Sister Jerome spoke regards to the background, history, infrastructure, occupants, current donors and many more in detail. Below, the fact sheet provides relevant information

St Joseph of Cluny Hospice Convent

2, Laporte Street, Puducherry, Pondicherry - 605001
Established: 22 May 1894 (117 yrs old)
Founded by Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny, with only 30 occupants at that time
Type: Home for the old aged
Objective: Housing & caring for the destitute and aged men & women, open to all irrespective of caste and creed
Current occupants - 84 women and 25 men (109 in total)
Total number able to accommodate : 150 persons
Taken care by 23 Sisters
Main sponsors/donors: Pondicherry government and public in general
Infrastructure: Dormitories - 6 for men and 6 for women

















The ambiance of the home is very calm and peaceful. The women and men tend to their own daily tasks. Some help with keeping care of the home and some sit while enjoying conversations with their inmates. It is uncommon though to find outsiders spending time with them. A handicapped lady who is taken in for special case is the likable and up-spirited among the inmates due to her young age, keeps busy herself and other women to do light tailoring and stitching - though not commercially. Men do not participate in anything and tend to enjoy their time being in care. The home seems to be a good refuge for the inmates, those who have been left to fend for themselves, ill and destitute. Hence, it is one of the very few clean and proper free shelters for the uncared. Sumptuous lunch and dinners are provided daily. Mostly are sponsored by the public, especially if there are occasions of birthdays and anniversaries. The overall impression is that the inmates are well taken care and there is no selective treatment or religious agenda.


Needs: The home is well supplied but needs are there to keep stock of supplies and some refurbishments are needed.

Medicines : Paracetamol, Cifloxin, Anti-allergy tablets, Cough syrup, Betadine (antiseptic), Tinger Benzine (spelling  maybe incorrect - helps seal wound), plasters (for small injuries).

Cleaning supplies : Pen Oil (cleaning product), Lysol, toilet cleaner.
For refurbishment : 20 single mattress, 20 single pillows

Others : As when needed in terms of monetary or to provide food for inmates


Hriday intends to take Hospice Convent under its care and provide the needs as when needed, or on-going.

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