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 especially for mentally retarded people which is really trust on the benevolence of God. And it is happening day by day. We call the inmates as Vanathuparavaikal in Tamil which is based on the bible quotation Mt 6: 26, ‘Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.’ Our basic concept and idea about our centre is relying on this words.
We completely trust on the Lord without any savings for tomorrow. God who created us is protecting and fulfilling His promise without any compromise. If karunai illam is a Drama, God is the writer of this drama. We the priest are just directors only managing thethings. Karunai Illam inmates are the actors in this drama. And many well-wishers are coming as the guest role without any information. Each day we see the miracle of God and rewriting the story. Eternal God provides the daily requirement each and every day with different and unknown people. It proves that God cares everyone with their needs.
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.
Tank Road, JP Nagar, Koundampalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641030
9498430523, 0422 2448839, preshithakarunaiillam@gmail.com
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