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Mumbai Connexions is actively involved with many local charities. We help charities raise money, sponsor, buy or contribute towards the things that they need. We also help by volunteering our time doing things as simple as playing with play dough with the girls at an orphanage to organizing a day out complete with transport, picnic, games and gift bags.

Every little bit helps and the smallest donation or contribution goes a long way in India. Read on to find out who we help, how we help and how you can help.
 

Who and How We have Helped:

Through our various fund-raising activities, over the past year we have:
  1. Contributed towards the treatment of breast cancer 
  2. Funded cataract surgeries for the under-privileged 
  3. Bought shoes and sports equipment for children in a village near Pune 
  4. Sponsored three girls at Prem Dan 
  5. Bought a chest freezer for the Society of the Helpers of Mary 
  6. Paid for a new roof and kitchen for Mary's Clan 
  7. Organized a day out with picnic for the girls of League of Mercy and Regina Pacis 
  8. Sponsored Nagpada's day trip and annual picnic 
  9. Funded transport for the Byculla Street Kids annual day out 
  10. Paid for a night nurse for Shepherd's Widows Home 
  11. Paid for a cook at Byculla for Street Kids 
  12. Bought fans for Regina Pacis 
  13. Bought beds and cupboards for seven units at St. Jude's Childcare Centres for children undergoing chemotherapy 

Besides raising money and volunteering our time, we also:

  • Collect dry goods for charity from our coffee mornings 
  • Organize or sponsor trips and activities 
  • Teach English and maths or help with homework 
  • Regularly supplement groceries and provisions 
  • Buy and make up gift bags for summer and Christmas parties 
  • Collect toys, books, stationery, clothing, etc. 

 

How you can make a difference:

Volunteer regularly at one of our charities
  1. Swimming with Blind Boys 
  2. St. Catherine's Orphanage 
  3. Bingo at Shepherd Widows Home 
  4. Homework Clubs 
Volunteer your time
  1. Help with an event or function 
  2. Write lesson plans for volunteers who help with homework clubs 
  3. Provide ideas for crafts and activities 
  4. Help prepare materials for crafts and activities 
Sponsorship/donations
  1. Fund a special meal at an orphanage or senior's home 
  2. Help pay for schooling for a child for a year 
  3. Help fund an event or activity for children or seniors 
There are many ways to get involved and to help. You do not need to be a teacher or have any special skills. You just have to care and your time and effort will be well rewarded.

The only 'qualification' for volunteering at the charities we support is that you be able to make the commitment to attend on a regular basis. This is important so that the Sisters and other Coordinators can plan accordingly and make the best use of our time and theirs.
 

For more information, please contact admin@mumbaiconnexions.com
 
 

Volunteer Opportunites 

Swimming With Blind Boys 
Breach Candy Club. Every Monday.
About 10 to 12 boys come from the school for the blind in Worli to swim and play in the water. You do not need to be a member of Breach Candy nor be a fantastic swimmer to help – your role would be to keep the boys in the area they are permitted to swim.

Nagpada Neighborhood House
Sophia Zuber Rd, Opp. Nagpada Police Station. Every Monday.
Approximately 20 to 50 street children are taught basic English or do a craft. They are also given a snack each week.

Center for Street Children 
Gloria Church, Byculla. Every Monday & Friday.
Very basic math and English skills are taught to children 3 to 14 years of age. A basic meal, which is funded by Mumbai Connexions, is also served.

Shepherd Widows Home Visit 
Byculla. Third Monday every month.
Approximately 20 women and a few gentlemen from a nearby residence play Bingo with a money prize, and socialize with a small celebration each month for their birthdays. This is a delightful group of senior citizens.

St. Catherine's Home
Mount Mary, Bandra. Every Thursday.
A group of about 90 children between the ages of 4 to 7 practice their English, sing action songs, do a craft or similar activity and have a snack. An annual Christmas party for around 250 children is also held early December.

St. Stephen's Church 
Mount Mary, Bandra. Every weekday.
This church-run homework club and study centre is for children of domestic workers. The children come after school to do their homework and to get help with school work. 

Bingo at the Society of the Helpers of Mary
Veera Desai Rd., Andheri (W). First Monday every month.

Approximately a group of 25 seniors play bingo/housie for small prizes and birthdays are also celebrated monthly with the group. It is a fun and rewarding experience for both the seniors and the volunteers.
 
 

We suggest you make your first few visits with another volunteer until you are comfortable with the routine and facilities. Keep in mind that the facilities and materials you will be working with are probably not   to the standard you may be used to.

 

Other Opportunities

Prem Dan This school, located near the Taj in Apollo Bunder, would welcome volunteers at any time, but ask for a regular commitment. 

Society of the Helpers of Mary  This is a multi-functional facility located in Andheri (W). They would welcome volunteers to assist their students with homework, daily or weekly, but ask for a regular commitment. 

One International This is a school for street kids located in the fishing village in Khar. 

 

Sponsorship

  1. Help provide a quality education for a child by sponsoring their education:  this includes books, uniforms and tuition for a year.
  2. Fund a special meal at an orphanage, school or senior's facility . It can be as simple as providing an egg or a piece of meat to supplement the regular meal provided. This could be one time, once a week or once a month. This is such a small thing, but makes an enormous difference in someone's life.
  3. Assist with funding or fund an activity at any of the outings or events we support. 
There are other Charities and Organizations in and around Mumbai, which serve both people and animals. Information on these is available from various sources. Be cautious that they are as represented, before becoming involved.
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