At Project Shelter, we believe in the transformative power of hope and compassion. We are an initiative under the Hope Anti Addiction Action Group, a social endeavor by the Claretian Fathers of Bangalore. Our journey began with a mission to support individuals battling addiction, and over the years, we have expanded our scope to touch the lives of the most vulnerable members of society.
Name: ASHOKAN & SAUDAMINI
Category: MR Child
Foundation: 07 Jan 2024
Handover: 06 Apr 2024
Place: PUTHIYAPURAYIL HOUSE, PANAPPUZHA P O, MATHAMANGALAM VIA, KANNUR, KERALA
Name: JOMOL JOSEPH
Category: Widow
Foundation: 02 Apr 2024
Handover: 28 Jul 2024
Place: NADUVATHETTU (H), NEAR SUB STATION, THALAPPALAM P O, KOTTAYAM, KERALA-686579
Name: RAJU & SASIKALA
Category: MR Child
Foundation: 01 Dec 2023
Handover: 15 Aug 2024
Place: SITE NO 04, ASSESSMENT NO83/1, NARASIPURA VILLAGE, DASANAPURA HOBLI, BANGALORE NORTH TALUK, BANGALORE:562162
Shelter Ambassadors drive the Project Shelter movement. You will contribute 1000 rupees every month. You will motivate at least 10 others to contribute 1000 rupees each to this cause. You will coordinate with your contacts to ensure their regular contributions and keep them informed of the developments of the project. You will be able to see them all in the website.
Shelter Donors are those who contribute 1000 rupees every month. Your contributions on a regular monthly basis will help the movement to have the required resources to continue with the construction of the houses. The Shelter Ambassador will coordinate with you. You will be able to get all information in this website. It is our collective goodness that would build the house.
Houses cannot be built only with money. We need lots of hand to make a house a reality. We need volunteers who can contribute their ideas, time and talents. You can be involved in the making of the house if you would be interested to contribute with your manual labourer or as electrician or plumber or painter and any such works. Please call 9448071973 to be a volunteer.
Fr. George Kannanthanam is a Catholic based in Bangalore, committed to build houses for the homeless people. He has completed 1500 shelters and houses so far. He has been involved with empowering the various social programs for the marginalised groups since 35 years. He founded the HOPE Society in 1988 to work among alcoholics and drug addicts. He initiated SUPPORT centres in Bengaluru and Belgaum to provide HIV affected destitute persons care and rehabilitation. He established the Project Vision as a global eye donation movement as well an eye care care campus for the rural poor in Tumkur Dt. He has been involved effectively with disaster management programs for tsunami, earthquake in Nepal and floods in Kerala. He set up Coronacare Bangalore and Motherβs Meal to support people impacted with COVID. He has been living with the leprosy affected persons at the Sumanahalli Campus for 14 years.
With a Masters in Social Work and Doctorate in Sociology, Fr George has written the book named THE EMPTY NEST, on the rehabilitation model for leprosy. He was conferred National Award from Government of India which was received from President Abdul Kalam in 2003, Mother Teresa Award for selfless service in 2012 and Best Citizen of Bengaluru Award from Namma Bengaluru Foundation in 2013 and Dr John Chirayath and Fr Jose Alex Excellence in Social Work Awards in 2019 and National Integration Award in 2023.
Fr. George Kannanthanam
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Family: Ashokan, a heart patient, and his wife Saudamini, with son. Challenge: House collapsed in 2022, financial hardships, medical challenges. Project Shelter Impact: Provided safe and secure home, bringing stability, dignity, and hope. Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Start date: 5 June 2024. Handover the house on 30 November 2024
Visit UsFamily: Jomol Joseph, widow with two daughters. Challenge: Lost husband to illness and home to flood. Project Shelter Impact: New home built in Eratupetta, offering hope and a fresh start. Location: Eratupetta, Kerala. Start date: 10 June 2024. Handover the house on 5 December 2024
Visit UsFamily: Raju and Shashikala, parents of Vishal (19) with cerebral palsy. Challenge: Loss of a child, Rajuβs major surgery, daily hardships. Project Shelter Impact: Generous donation of plot; 550 sq. ft. home constructed in Bangalore. Location: Bangalore, Karnataka. Start date: 15 June 2024. Handover the house on 10 December 2024
Visit UsFamily: Ramesh, bedridden after spinal injury; wife and three children. Challenge: Financial hardship, unable to pay rent, unstable living. Project Shelter Impact: Provided secure and permanent home with dignity and safety. Location: Kerala. Start date: 20 June 2024. Handover the house on 15 December 2024
Visit UsFamily: Sheela, single mother, with son Praveesh (Cerebral Palsy) and elder son Rahul (engineering student). Challenge: Financial hardship, providing for children with limited resources. Project Shelter Impact: Stable and secure home offering safety, comfort, and hope for children. Location: Kerala. Start date: 25 June 2024. Handover the house on 20 December 2024
Visit UsFamily: Kamalamma T, 39, physically challenged, husband (auto driver) and two daughters. Challenge: Daily struggles, difficult to pay rent, manage expenses. Project Shelter Impact: New home in Hessarghatta providing safety, stability, and comfort. Location: Hessarghatta, Karnataka. Start date: 1 July 2024. Handover the house on 25 December 2024
Visit UsFamily: Shreenivas, widower, auto driver; two children (low IQ/mental retardation) and elderly mother. Challenge: Loss of wife, daily struggles, critical need for secure home. Project Shelter Impact: Safe, stable, and nurturing home provided for family comfort and dignity. Location: Karnataka. Start date: 5 July 2024. Handover the house on 30 December 2024
Visit UsFamily: Lila Tirkey, widow, with son Rahul (18). Challenge: Raising child alone, emotional and financial burdens. Project Shelter Impact: Stable and secure home providing safety and hope for the future. Location: Tamil Nadu. Start date: 10 July 2024. Handover the house on 5 January 2025
Visit UsFamily: Shreevalsa, single mother with child. Challenge: House damaged; financial constraints. Project Shelter Impact: Safe, secure home built. Location: Kasaragod, Kerala. Start date: 5 May 2024 Completed on 2 October 2024
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Family: Premalatha, cares for husband with tuberculosis. Challenge: Limited resources, emotional and physical toll. Project Shelter Impact: Secure and stable home offering relief, comfort, and renewed hope. Location: Kerala. Start date: 15 July 2024. Handover the house on 10 January 2025
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Family: Shanthakumari Chithra, widow, living with younger son; elder children married. Challenge: Dilapidated house, water seepage, cracks; lack of safe space for children. Project Shelter Impact: House built for her while children's homes constructed above, ensuring safety and joy. Location: Bangalore, Karnataka. Start date: 10 June 2024 Completed on 23 December 2024
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Family: Bindu, 47-year-old widow, with three deaf and mute children. Challenge: Extreme poverty, responsibility for children; previously lived with brother. Project Shelter Impact: New home in Mudappallur, Palakkad providing safety, stability, and future hope. Location: Palakkad, Kerala. Start date: 25 July 2024. Handover the house on 20 February 2025
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Family: Sheejarani Vinu, her husband, and three children. Challenge: Migrated from Tamil Nadu, husband unwell, one daughter with hearing & speech challenges, incomplete house construction. Project Shelter Impact: Provided safe and decent home ensuring security and dignity. Location: Pullpally, Kerala. Start date: 20 July 2024 Completed on 15 February 2025
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Family: Sheeja, visually impaired, living with her father Joseph. Challenge: Poor living conditions, lost mother, inadequate home. Project Shelter Impact: Safe and secure home built, ensuring stability and comfort. Location: Erumely, Kerala. Start date: 1 August 2024 Completed on 3 March 2025
Visit UsFamily: Hasheem Shaik, disabled, wife and two children. Challenge: Lived in cow shed, small savings, community restrictions. Project Shelter Impact: Safe and secure home provided, restoring dignity and respect. Location: Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. Start date: 10 August 2024 Completed on 23 March 2025
Visit UsFamily: Mr. Devasia, 68, visually impaired, with wife and son. Challenge: Son recently injured, family faces hardship. Project Shelter Impact: Secure and stable home provided for safety, comfort, and hope. Location: Kannur, Kerala. Start date: 1 February 2025 Completed on 17 May 2025
Visit UsFamily: Lakshmikutty, bedridden husband. Challenge: Unable to complete house alone, lack of time and resources. Project Shelter Impact: House built, offering dignity, comfort, and peace for husband. Location: Wayanad, Kerala. Start date: 1 March 2025 Completed on 18 May 2025
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Family: Shanchu T V, single parent, with two children. Challenge: Battled life-threatening illness, stroke, abandonment of husband. Project Shelter Impact: Safe and secure home, bringing stability, dignity, and hope. Location: Wayanad, Kerala. Start date: 10 March 2025 Completed on 1 June 2025
Visit UsFamily: Lilly Kutty Samuel, 56, single parent. Challenge: Paralyzed after stroke, sold previous home, no shelter. Project Shelter Impact: Land and house provided, restoring hope, independence, and dignity. Location: Erumely, Kerala. Start date: 15 March 2025 Completed on 9 June 2025
Visit UsFamily: Rosakutty, elderly widow. Challenge: Old house collapsed; no financial means to rebuild. Project Shelter Impact: New home provided with proper facilities. Location: Muvattupuzha, Kerala. Start date: 20 March 2025 Completed on 9 June 2025
Visit UsFamily: T. Radhika, widow from Kanyakumari, with son. Challenge: Unable to complete house due to financial hardship. Project Shelter Impact: Home completed via Project Shelter support, offering hope. Location: Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Start date: 1 April 2025 Completed on 13 July 2025
Visit UsFamily: Sally, mother, and daughter Jayashree. Challenge: Home collapsed due to heavy rains, no means to rebuild. Project Shelter Impact: Home rebuilt, restoring dignity and security. Location: Idukki, Kerala. Start date: 15 April 2025 Completed on 22 July 2025
Visit UsFamily: Surendran, terminally ill, and wife Lakshmi, 60. Challenge: Unable to work, financial difficulties, unsafe home. Project Shelter Impact: New home to provide stability, comfort, and dignity. Location: Kozhikode, Kerala. Start date: 1 May 2025 Completed on 4 September 2025
Visit UsFamily: Shashi and Seetha from Kalamassery, Ernakulam. Challenge: Bedridden, partial support from Life Mission; unable to complete house. Project Shelter Impact: Safe home provided, ensuring family security. Location: Aluva, Kerala. Start date: 10 May 2025 Completed on 5 September 2025
Visit UsFamily: Manju Mathai, widow with 2 children. Challenge: House in ruins; unable to rebuild due to financial hardship. Project Shelter Impact: Provided safe, permanent home. Location: Kasargode, Kerala. Start date: 12 May 2025 Completed on 8 September 2025
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Family: Rajamani, widow, hearing and speech impaired, with son, daughter-in-law, grandchild. Challenge: Limited funds, unable to complete house. Project Shelter Impact: Construction approved by Project Shelter, giving family safe home. Location: Malampolli, Kerala. Start date: 15 May 2025 Completed on 30 September 2025
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Family: Lissy Joseph and elderly mother. Challenge: Financially well-off siblings, humiliation, ill treatment. Project Shelter Impact: Home approved, giving safety and dignity in old age. Location: Wayanad, Kerala. Start date: 20 May 2025 Completed on 1 October 2025
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Family: Mini Shreedharan, stage 4 cancer patient, husband and daughter. Challenge: Home uninhabitable for 4 years, fungus on walls, poor condition. Project Shelter Impact: Home urgently rebuilt by Project Shelter. Location: Wayanad, Kerala. Start date: 21 May 2025 Completed on 2 October 2025
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Family: Maimoona, husband, and children. Challenge: Incomplete house construction despite Life Mission support. Project Shelter Impact: Project Shelter stepped in to provide safe home. Location: Padinjarethara, Wayanad, Kerala. Start date: 22 May 2025 Completed on 2 October 2025
Visit UsFamily: Shaila and Amal, living in fragile tarpaulin shed for 7 years. Challenge: Unsafe home, partial funding, single parent risks. Project Shelter Impact: Long-awaited secure home realized by Project Shelter. Location: Wayanad, Kerala. Start date: 23 May 2025 Completed on 2 October 2025
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Krishnadas has been partially paralyzed due to a stroke for the past 4 years. His wife, Sreeja, is in need of support to undergo surgery for a large lump in her stomach. The family is currently being supported by their 73-year-old grandmother, who works as a daily laborer to care for their three children. They reside in a fragile house located on riverside land near Kanjirappally town, which makes them highly vulnerable to frequent floods.
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Family: Omana T K, a widowed Anganwadi worker from Sasimala, Wayanad, living alone with dwarfism. Challenge: Lives in a partially collapsed house, struggles on βΉ3,000/month, Life Mission funds insufficient. Project Shelter Impact: Project Shelter support will provide a safe and secure home, ensuring stability and dignity. Location: Pullpally, Wayanad, Kerala. Start date: 23 May 2025 Completed on 2 October 2025
Visit UsFamily: Shaila and Amal, living in fragile tarpaulin shed for 7 years. Challenge: Unsafe home, partial funding, single parent risks. Project Shelter Impact: Long-awaited secure home realized by Project Shelter. Location: Wayanad, Kerala. Start date: 23 May 2025 Completed on 2 October 2025
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