Homes Currently Under Construction

Baiju K J. Chappath & Family

Baiju K. J. is a member of the Vijayapuram Diocese and belongs to St. Antony’s Church, Chappath. He is the head of a family consisting of five members, including his wife Seena and their three daughters: Archana, Theertha, and Ardhra. Baiju earns a living as an auto-rickshaw driver, operating his own vehicle, while Seena works as a seamstress from home. The family resides in Baiju’s paternal house but does not own a house of their own. They possess 20 cents of land, which is their personal property. The family has taken the initiative to construct a new house on their own land. However, they face significant financial challenges due to their limited income and the high cost of construction.

Marianandhan & Family

Marianandhan, a resident of Kunnumbhagom and a member of the Vijayapuram Diocese, belongs to Mount Carmel Church. He lives with his wife, Omana (aged 63), who works as a laundry woman. Marianandhan (aged 70) also works as a laundryman. He is a cardiac patient who underwent heart surgery.

The couple has three daughters. Their eldest daughter, Alphonsa (56), is a widow with three children. Their second daughter, Johnmary (54), also a widow, has two children. Their youngest daughter, Celin (48), has three children, and her husband is semi-paralyzed due to a stroke. Celin’s three sons -Vaishnav (18), who is in 12th grade; Vaikash (16), who is in 10th grade; and Vaishak (11), who is in 6th grade – are currently staying with Marianandhan and his wife, Omana.

Mary Antony & Family

Mary Antony, a senior citizen and a widow, belongs to Mary Giri Church, Kallar, under the Vijayapuram Diocese. She lost her husband twenty years ago in an accident. She has three daughters:Mary Lisa, the eldest daughter, is a nun and lives a religious life. Gracy, the second daughter, resides with her husband and two children. Her husband is diabetic and suffers from kidney disease. Susy, the youngest daughter, is a widow whose husband passed away due to myocardial infarction. She has been an epileptic patient for over 35 years and requires continuous medical treatment. She is the sole provider for her family but earns very little

Vineetha Sajan & Family

Vineetha Sajan is a dedicated wife and mother who resides in Thiruvanchoor, where she is an active member of the Vijayapuram Diocese of Mount Carmel Church. Her family consists of her husband, Sajan Thomas, and their two daughters, Anumol and Animol. They also share their home with George, Vineetha’s brother-in-law, who is 65 years old and suffers from cancer, as well as being a divorcee. His condition has placed additional emotional and financial strain on the household, as they try to provide for his medical needs and care.

The family owns a small plot of land measuring 9 cents, which includes an old family house that is in such poor condition it is no longer habitable. Due to the house’s dilapidated state, Vineetha and her family currently reside in a rented ho

Rosamma & Family

Rosamma, a member of the Vijayapuram Diocese, belongs to the Infant Jesus Church in Santhanpara. She has been a widow for the past thirty years and is the mother of three daughters. Her eldest daughter, Asha, lives with her husband and two children. Blessy, the second daughter, is a nun serving in the diocesan congregation and currently engaged in ministry within the diocese. The youngest daughter, Sheeja, lives with her husband and three children. Rosamma resides in a rented house with her grandson, Nithin, the eldest son of Sheeja. Nithin is eighteen years old and works at a shop, earning a daily wage. Recently, through the efforts of the parish priest, a generous benefactor donated three cents of land to her. Rosamma’s only source of income is her widow’s pension. Although she wishes to build a house on the newly acquired plot, she faces significant financial constraints and cannot do so on her own. She is now seeking support to make her dream of building a new home a reality

Usha Kunjumon & Family

Usha is a member of the Vijayapuram Diocese and belongs to Sacred Heart Church, Pambanar. Her spouse passed away eight years ago, leaving her a widow. Usha works as a maid. She currently works in the parish’s parochial home. She suffers from heart problems. She regularly takes her medication and is undergoing treatment. Her family consists of six people, including herself. Usha has three daughters. The eldest daughter, Deepa, is happily married and has three kids. After her husband became ill, Deepti, the second daughter, and her younger daughter Jishna had to move in with Usha because of financial troubles. Deepthi has three daughters. Her spouse is at his residence with the other two kids. Usha’s younger daughter, Divya, is divorced and resides with Usha along with her daughter, “Clarish.”

The 2018 rains completely destroyed their house. Now, they live in a rented house. They own four cents of land. They want to build a new house. The earthwork has already started with the financial aid of the parish priest But due to their financial situation, they are not able to make a new house with their efforts.In order to construct a new home, they are requesting our assistance

Sunil & Family

Sunil who hails from Thiruvalla, is a member of St. Joseph’s Church. His family consists of his 75-year-old mother Thankamma, his wife Annamma, and their two boys. Ethan, the eldest child, is a fifth-grader, while his younger brother is a second-grader. Sunil makes his living through the breeding of cattle, but it is not a lucrative venture, thus his income is relatively meager. His wife stays at home to take care of the family. He spends a lot of money on his mother’s medical care because she has age-related health problems.

For years, this family lived in a hut. Through the help of some kind people, he was able to start construction on a new house last year  Because of serious financial difficulties, he is unable to complete the construction project.  He is now requesting our assistance to finish the house.

Pushpamma & Family

Pushpamma who hails from Changanassery a municipality next to Kottayam is a member of Mary Mount Church. There are just two people in this family: Philomina and Dominic, her son. Philomina is a stay-at-home mom without a steady source of income. Her spouse passed away a few years ago. The only source of income for her family is her only son Dominic, a daily wage worker.

Their home is set among paddy fields with waterways all around it. A section of their house sustained damage as a result of the heavy downpour. The back foundation of the home sloped down from the typical ground level. The house has a small bend that leads to the back left corner. They worry that during the upcoming wet season, the house might collapse. This house has to be rebuilt or repaired immediately. However, their financial circumstances are bad. They seek for our assistance in rebuilding their current home so they may live in a good home.

Kavitha & Family

Kavitha hails from Munnar and belongs to St. Theresa’s parish in Yellappaty, a secluded village on the border between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. While her husband Alex works at the tea factory, she stays at home. When she was five years old, Kavitha lost her parents. She was raised in an orphanage. She married Alex 20 years ago after completing her education. Nineteen-year-old Roshan, their sole child, is doing his graduation in Tamil Nadu. Kavitha suffered severe burns as a result of an event that happened about seven years ago. All other skin portions are now scorched, except for the face and hands. She is currently taking medicine for this continuously. She paid a hefty price for the procedure. Kavitha’s spouse works as a low-paid laborer in a plantation factory. They have spent years residing in the estate quarters. This family recently purchased five-cent land with their meager money. They want to build a house, but they are unable to proceed because of money issues. They await our assistance in finding a respectable place to live.

Sanil Kumar & Family

Sanil Kumar is the head of a Catholic family of four members, including him. He belongs to St. Xavier’s church, Kurichy. His wife is a housewife, and both his children are students. As he is the only earning member of the family, they are under a financial crisis due to the unstable earnings from his job. The monthly income of the entire family is just 18,000 rupees,(about $220.00) and they have been living in a rented house for the last 20 years. Both his children are at the most important points of their educational career and Mr. Sanil is unable to take care of all the needs of his family. Rahul is studying a web design course at a cost of Rs. 45,000 (about $543.00) annually after completing his undergraduate degree. Despite these hardships, the family is active in all the activities related to the Church, and Sherly is a teacher at the Sunday school. Mr Sanil is in urgent need of a house due to his financial and age concerns. He owns 6 cents of land and is seeking our help to build a house. The foundation for their house has already been put in.

Antony Raj & Gracy

Antony Raj is a member of Munnar Mount Carmel Church.  In their home, there are just the two of them. Sadly, they are not fortunate enough to have children. They are both former tea plantation workers who are retired and have neither money nor a pension. Plantation workers typically do not live on the estate permanently. After retirement, they are expected to vacate the interim home. This couple’s current circumstances are quite pitiful. They had five cents of land  and they had even begun building their house, but they had to stop midway because of financial difficulties. To finish the house, they require our assistance.