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SBHCT in Association with Jeevan Aanand Sanstha

SBHCT in Association with Jeevan Aanand Sanstha

Area of Intervention Rehab of Destitute women & men Beneficiaries till date 235

Jeevan Aanand Sanstha: Empowering the Homeless and Needy

Jeevan Aanand Sanstha (JAS) is a Public Charitable Organization focused on supporting the most vulnerable members of society, including homeless orphans, people with disabilities, mentally ill individuals, and elderly destitutes. JAS provides essential services such as food, shelter, medical care, and education to orphaned children, with the goal of fostering social development and empowerment. The organization’s guiding principle is: “Every isolated person on the street, aged 18 or more, should live a life of respect and dignity,” aiming to eliminate homelessness across Maharashtra.

Founded on October 2, 2013, JAS has been committed to transforming the lives of the homeless and helpless. The organization operates four rehabilitation centers (ashrams) for the elderly, poor, and needy in Kudal (Sindhudurg district), Virar (Palghar district), Khar, and Santacruz (Mumbai). Since its inception, JAS has helped around 400 individuals at its Khar center alone.

In line with its dedication to social welfare, the Seth Bhojraj Hassomal Charitable Trust has partnered with Jeevan Aanand Sanstha to support destitute women at the Carver Day/Night Shelter in Santacruz, Mumbai. This shelter provides assistance to homeless, needy women referred through the legal system or police. The aim of this collaboration is to rehabilitate these women and reintegrate them into society. This initiative is part of the “Bhojraj Stree Kaushalya Program,” which encompasses the Trust’s broader efforts to empower women and promote their well-being.

Case Study

01

Pascal was admitted in Jeevan Aanand Sanstha on 20th June 2018 because of a severe leg injury. He used to live on Golibad Road. He mentioned that he has no family or anyone to look after him. After getting information of this person, three members from JAS visited Pascal. They took care of him – bathed, cleaned and dressed and cut his long hair. Since the patient was in dire need of shelter and more treatment, he was sent to the shelter at Santacruz.

02

Bhagyarekha Pandare is a senior citizen of 70 years age. She was found roaming near Ghatkopar station by a person who informed the Ghatkopar police station. After proper due diligence the Police officials handed her over to Jeevan Aanand Sanstha to rehabilitate her.

After admission at JAS, Bhagyarekha was given Psychiatric treatment by Dr. Bharati Patil. During repeated counselling sessions, it was revealed that after her husband’s death she lost her mental health. She had forgotten everything and was not able to recollect even her address. After a long time, she could finally remember that she was living in Santacruz. The JAS field team started searching her address and even visited the Santacruz/Vakola police stations to enquire regarding any missing person complaints.

The Vakola Police station informed them that she was reported missing at their Police station. JAS field coordinators with the help of the Police managed to trace her family and handed her over to them after completing all legal procedures. Bhagyarekha’s family of four daughters and two sons were very happy to get her back after 10 months.

JAS with the support of SBHCT had once again helped in rehabilitating a destitute woman and re-joined her with her family.

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