Overview
Since 1993, The Banyan has been an integral part of the chain of care for people with mental illness in Chennai. The projects have changed the lives of several people by providing services to support them in reaching their definition of recovery.
How It Works
• Over the years, The Banyan has rescued several people from the streets.
• They have lost everything when they are found and rescued from the streets.
• The Banyan becomes their home and provides them with as many comforts as possible to make their stay a nurturing one.
• Residents that work within the facility prepare nutritious meals for their peers as part of this service.
• Typically residents get rice and sambhar for a meal.
• When they have meal sponsorships, the residents get vegetable, rasam, curd/buttermilk and a sweet.
Statistics
• 1,500 – Number of people who have been rescued from the streets
• 5,000 – Total number of people whose lives have been changed through these projects.
Donation Option | Break-up cost in INR | ||
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Lunch for 165 residents & staff of Adaikalam center | 3250.00 | ||
Unit Price | 3250 | ||
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Total | 3250 |
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