Akasaparavakal
Given the new face
to the Preshitha Province by starting Akasaparavakal, a home for the destitute at Karimba,
Palakkad
Welcome to Karunai Illam—a sanctuary of compassion and care dedicated to specially challenged men. We provide a nurturing environment where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to live with dignity and purpose. Together, we foster a community of love, respect, and endless possibilities.
What we do for the least of our brethren, we do for the Lord Himself.
Mentally challenged homes foster social interaction and community integration, which are crucial for individuals with mental disabilities. By living in a supportive community, inmates have opportunities to engage in activities and form meaningful connections with their peers. Regular social events, group outings, and recreational activities are organized to promote
socialization and reduce feelings of isolation. This sense of belonging helps individuals develop essential social skills, boost self-confidence, and enhance their overall emotional and mental well-being.
Founder of our CMI congregation St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara focus the family development. So we have this center to save the families from the drug and alcoholic addictions. More than the addiction, it is a disease. It cannot be curable forever. But the continuous effort will save the family. If we
affected with fever, we will consult with doctor, and will take the proper medicines, then we will be ok. But we cannot say that fever will not affect us again. Likewise, we should take the medicine by consulting doctor and recover from it.
Akasaparavakal
Given the new face
to the Preshitha Province by starting Akasaparavakal, a home for the destitute at Karimba,
Palakkad
CMI Fathers of Preshitha Province
We dare to care for the sons of
God – Destitutes and Alcoholics. Here the wandering destitute especially the aged people on
the street, homeless people who resort to begging and the physically and mentally challenged
people are given shelter. They are loved, cared for, cured, supported, empowered and embraced.
Here they live together as a family.
What we are
When we look at the history of Karunai Illam, it was a seminary for the aspirants for many years and later we shifted the seminary to Pollachi and we started this house as a social work centre like HIV treatment programme, Lebara project centre for children, TB project, Tailoring centre for the Transgenders and mentally retarded home for the adults. Now we have two
programs mentally retarded home and De-addiction centre.
Karunai Illam is more than just a home; it’s a sanctuary where mentally challenged men are nurtured with compassion, respect, and dignity. Here, every individual is valued, and their unique abilities are celebrated. With unwavering care and hope, Karunai Illam fosters an environment of love, empowerment, and meaningful living.
Tank Road, JP Nagar, Koundampalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641030
9498430523, 0422 2448839, preshithakarunaiillam@gmail.com
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