All posts by Jason Fernandes

22Feb/22

SUPPORTED BY PONDA POLICE GETS THIS YOUNG GOAN BOY, GANESH OFF THE STREETS OF SHIRODA GOA.

Updates
22.2.2022  7pm IST 
STREET PROVIDENCE GOA , supported by Ponda Police gets this young goan boy off the streets of Shiroda Goa. 
Ganesh , as the boy says his name is , was sleeping on the roads/ bus stops  for many months in the vicinity / surrounding area of Shiroda Health Centre in inhumane conditions. 
♡♡ Thanks to Mr Richardson , who works in Shiroda Church , who decided to get Ganesh off the streets. 
On 17th Richardson sent me a whatsapp request to help this man . 
I explained to Richardson the procedure which he did and followed only on whatsapp no calls. 
Richardson visited PI Vijay Chodancar @ Ponda police station who agreed to help thru the Shiroda police outpost. 
On 18.2.2022 , our entire team was present at a function at SBI panjim for receiving the new Ambulance. 
Yet our operation manager, Sapnesh , who was with us at the SBI  was is continous touch with the Ponda Police who by then had picked up Ganesh and did his medical and required paper work. 
Ponda Police came with the boy till Banastarim area and handed over Ganesh to our team member Douglas. 
From there we picked him up and took him to our shelter home . 
Looks lost and tired. 
Incase any one recognises him please get in touch with us . 
He is not insane but may be just lost and tired of being on the streets last many many months . 
Last 4 days, he is quite and responding well . 
He Is using the washroom and not on a pamper which is a good sign of being in control of his mind . 
Just eating and sleeping , which is signs of being secured in a healthy environment and that will get his confidence back. 
But really shocking that he was in that particular area for a long long time and it went unnoticed by both the locals and the authorities. 
One simple whatsapp message from Richardson is all that counted to get Ganesh off the Streets and into our shelter Home. 
If you know and see such men ( priority ) pls whatsapp me on 8380097564. 
I will evaluate and advice you how to proceed. 
If you follow instructions , have patience and really have that desire to get a homeless off the streets, it will happen. 
But we can't run across Goa as it's too much at the moment . 
You can do your part , we will do our part . 
Rest we leave to the Almighty . 
Support us in whatever way you can. 
Support our NGO. 
We offer you 50% exemption under 80G on your donations. 
Donations only through cheque /NEFT along with your pan card copy . 
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 
Twitter : @streetproviden1 
AND
As usual strictly no calling , only thru WhatsApp on 8380097564. 
God bless you 
Donald Fernandes
8380097564 /7020314848
21Feb/22

HANDS OVER ANOTHER 10 ADULT GOATS TO A FARMER FROM CANACONA WHOSE HERD OF 42 GOATS WERE RUN OVER BY A TRAIN

Updates
21.2.2022.  2pm IST 
STREET PROVIDENCE TRUST GOA today,  hands over another 10 Adult goats to a farmer from Canacona whose herd of 42 goats were run over by a train on 15.1.2022. 
☆ The Goan Herdsman , Mr Navalo Kolekar is thankful and happy that he has now received 20 adult goats as of date . 
On 25.1.2022 , we had provided the 1st set of 10 adult goats . 
Today we purchased from Mr vithu from kodar khandepar ponda goa another 10 adult goats . 
♡♡ Thanks to 3 benefactors who donated towards these goats  :
☆ A elderly goan couple from Sangolda – 2 nos
☆ A elderly goan lady from Nachimola  – 2 nos 
☆ A goan business man from Margao – 6 nos . 
Getting the herdsman goats in Goa is not an easy task. 
Most people have 2 to 3 goats to sell off at a time. 
It's taking time but we will provide through your donations those 42 goats to the herdsman Mr Navalo Kolekar. 
Our man , Mr Sanju from Dharbandora,  has been trying his level best to search for healthy and young goats for the herdsman from Canacona. 
Last time we purchased the Goats from a farmer in Savoi – Verem , Ponda . 
This time we purchased the goats from kodar khandepar ponda goa 
We are still looking for donations for another 20 Adult goats. 
Or if you know anyone having adult goats to give away or to sell , please let me know . 
As an NGO , We not only focus on hunger & homeless , but we only try to reach out to our
Poor Niz goenkar in different related areas , right across Goa . 
Once our NGO , starts a project , we complete the project irrespective of the hurdles or the time required. 
And in this case getting 42 adult goats is a issue and a time constraint. 
Usually once the enthusiasm dies down , we tend to forget our initial promises because another or other more important works are at hand. 
But I know and understand the word POVERTY . 
I know what it means to be POOR and living in POVERTY . 
You and I together can do the little we can to bring that smile to those in hunger,  poverty & homelessness. 
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 
Twitter : @streetproviden1 
AND
As usual strictly no calling , only thru WhatsApp on 8380097564. 
God bless you 
Donald Fernandes
8380097564 /7020314848
19Feb/22

TODAY RECEIVED A BRAND NEW AMBULANCE

Updates
18. 2.2022  7pm IST 
Our NGO , today received a brand new Ambulance, at the hands of 
Shri Om Prakash Mishra , SBI , Dy Marketing  Director , HR & CDO,  SBI , Corporate Centre ,  Mumbai under,  CSR Activity . 
This Ambulance Will be used for our shelter Homes inmates and for the transportation of the people with Disabilites to acquire the Disabilites certificate & UDID card from North Goa . 
On 14.2.2022 , we had uploaded a post on social media asking for help for a new Ambulance. 
And that post was Part 1 asking for an Ambulance for the transportation of People with Disabilities to acquire their disability certificate & UDID Cards both in North Goa & South Goa . 
Well God answered my prayers, through 
Mr Kamat, CSR Manager , SBI Goa. 
For close to three years , we have been trying to get an Ambulance under CSR from SBI . 
☆ 2019 , Mr Karl , now retired from SBI , was then incharge of CSR , but due to touch and go situations, we could not get thru . 
☆ 2020 , AGM Mr Sanjay Kumar Gupta of SBI , Margao,  tried to help us but that did not succeed. 
☆ 2021 , we approached Mr Kamat , he tried but by then new CSR rules were implemented and we reached no where. 
☆ 2022, Again Mr Kamat tried and we succeeded. 
Our work went on and increased inspite of the yearly set backs. 
Set backs & disappointments , make me and my team stronger and more determined to go ahead. 
Running an NGO, one needs to have all required papers,  licenses and updated documents on yearly basis as Rules keep getting tighter and tighter . 
♡♡ Thanks to our Chartered Accountantant , Mrs Neeru Agnihotri & her husband Mr Biom Agnihotri for applying and acquiring all required legal documents for our NGO and at times going over board inspite of their busy schedule. 
Getting a donation / grant  /  funding under CSR is not easy and not a child play especially from such a big PSU like State Bank Of India. 
Your yearly accounts,  
Renewed Ngo license for AY 20-23 till AY 26 – 27,
Upgraded certificate for 12 A & 80 G ,
Csr No ,
etc , list goes on 
Are some of these documents which should be in place  
Besides , one's activity in the NGO should be really able to capture the mind of the  company giving the CSR fund. 
One thing our NGO never lobbies or use any influence to get any such grants. 
☆ December 2021 , Governor of Goa handed over a big cheque as a grant to our NGO. 
☆ January 2021 , High Court of Bombay , granted our NGO a grant of Rs 5 lacs . 
☆ February 2022 , SBI under CSR handed over a new Ambulance worth rs 15 lacs . 
This is all due to The Grace of God and the our AVAILABILITY ( not ability) to reach out to so many poor , hungry , abandoned,  homeless people as well as people with disabilities. 
We run close to 15 projects simultaneously across Goa daily . 
Most of our programs are unique in nature in Goa and never ever attempted by any one . 
Big thanks to our :
▪︎ Trustees ,
▪︎ Employees & staff ,
▪︎ Benefactors who are supporting us for 4 years ,
▪︎ Government officials especially Goa Police,
▪︎ Volunteers and rest incase I missed out . 
The ability to hold such a big team together and daily deliver requires Skill , experience , Education qualification, vision, passion & criticism. 
I thank God for Good health , a mind of Christ , a fantastic wife and children at home , who most of the times are bored with the talks of the NGO I take home . 
I end by saying ” God bless you all for the monthly support especially our numerous benefactors “. 
Please support our NGO generously. 
You get 50% rebate under section 80G of the 
INCOME TAX act, once you donate to our NGO. 
We accept only CHEQUES / NEFT with your pan card copy . 
For those who wish to know more about us you can follow us on social media 
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 
          
Twitter : @streetproviden1 
YouTube channel 
and subscribe and if you agree with our work then please like and share 
AND
As usual strictly no calling , only thru WhatsApp on 8380097564. 
God bless you 
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
 
15Feb/22

IS BACK TO FEEDING BREAKFAST OUTSIDE 2 HOSPITALS , AFTER TWO MONTHS

Updates
15.2.2022  7pm IST 
FOOD BANK FOR THE POOR SANGOLDA is back to feeding breakfast outside 2 hospitals , after two months, which was stopped due to the 3rd Wave. 
Just like our family members are important to each one of us during any covid wave, in the same way , our volunteers are important. 
Prof Pai , a retired prof from Goa University is back , as he is ready for any time to feed the poor , whether its 2nd wave or 3rd wave. 
A few days back he has started serving breakfast :
Outside Iphb at 7.30 am to 8.10 am &
Outside Gmc 8.15 am to 8.45 am. 
Sunday holiday 
☆ 2 parathas and jam chiplet & lite butter chiplet 
☆ 2 breads and jam chiplet & lite butter chiplet 
Menu is rotated every day . 
Cost per day per person is Rs 20 / Rs 15 depending on the menu . 
Here we are doing 100 meals and Prof Pai says the nos will rise soon. 
A few weeks back , there was a message that many children in the IPHB compound are without clothes etc . 
Prof Pai visited this place on the day of the message and found only 20 small kids . 
These kids are daily also given this warm  breakfast. 
Infact , we sent them toys a few days ago and yesterday Prof B.R.Srinivsan, Goa University donated a few more toys and a carrom board thru our NGO for these kids . 
If you wish to donate any kids clothes please let me know through WHATSAPP ONLY on 8380097564. No calling . 
Whenever such issues are highlighted on social media,  we 1st verify and send help next day . 
We don't only make a huge report on social media and say we are going to help and this and that. 
First I will sow and start and then I will highlight and ask for help. 
I believe in action and quickly getting help . 
I got some pictures saying ” that 
an inspection of the condition of the children has been done “. 
But till date no help reachef these kids after the inspection as told to Prof Pai by those kids . 
If there is requirement for such group of small kids on the streets or construction sites for any food or help pls let me know ” only in Goa “. 
We will surely help to the best we can provided there is a volunteer to back us up but not to individual homes as that's not in our ambit. 
As a registered food bank, it's difficult getting food due to the covid and the pandemic, but yet daily meals to feed more than 1000 mouths are either , cooked,  purchased or collected through our fridges across Goa . 
If you have any extra food due to functions please donate to food bank fridges. 
You can help us by sponsoring such meals whenever you celebrate you birthday, wedding anniversary, or you can just feel the presence of happiness by feeding the hungry without any valid reason. 
Food prices are rising and many poor street families cant afford meals and it's time to look out for such people and provide something basic even if it's for just 1 person. 
Please support our NGO generously. 
You get 50% rebate under section 80G of the 
INCOME TAX act, once you donate to our NGO. 
We accept only CHEQUES / NEFT with your pan card copy . 
For those who wish to know more about us you can follow us on social media 
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 
          
Twitter : @streetproviden1 
YouTube channel 
and subscribe and if you agree with our work then please like and share 
AND
As usual strictly no calling , only thru WhatsApp on 8380097564. 
God bless you 
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020314848
 
14Feb/22

REQUIRES AN AMBULANCE, MANPOWER AND FINANCIAL AID

Updates
14.2.2022. 7pm IST.   ( Long post )   Part 1 
STREET PROVIDENCE requires an Ambulance , manpower and Financial Aid to help  300 + poor Niz Goenkars , suffering from Disabilities  (PWDs) get their Dsability Certificate & their UDID Cards made. 
This data of 300+ PWDs has been confirmed by the Social Welfare Department,  Panaji. 
Main benefit of the disability certificate is :
☆ Bus / train Concession 
☆ Education benefits 
☆ Job benefits 
☆ Monthly pension 
☆ Free medical treatment across India in ☆ any Government hospital ,
☆ Free disability aids time to time from Government,
☆ Etc . 
Poor Niz Goenkars  have a right to acquire both  ” the disability certificate & the UDID CARD ” but the paperwork and numerous visits to the hospital is the need of the hour . 
Many are not even aware of their right to acquire their disability certificate. 
Ther are 21 Disability types in India . 
The process includes  acquiring a Certificate from the designated Government hospital in Goa and once a physical examination is done which can take between 3 to 9 months depending on the disabilty , then a UDID card is issued. 
Both these process are an ONLINE one. 
The Disability certificate is issued first and is the basis for being given a UDID Card which can be used to avail of the above mentioned benefits 
But why am I telling you all this ? And how do I know all this ? 
Well, our NGO has been involved in rescuing and  rehabilitating  people with disabilites since 2017 and empowering them with Disability certificates and UDID cards. 
Our team at the NGO  has helped many  street people acquire the  above 2 documents. 
Its a tedious , tiring  , complicated and  stressful procedure and I am grateful that our team has relentlessly pushed to get help for the poor. 
My heart beats and I feel sad that many many poor people across Goa are struggling for this documents. 
Director of Social Welfare,  has accepted our request  to organize a camp to help the poor in Goa to acquire both above documents.  
A letter was issued by the Department to provide a dedicated staff to from the Department to partner with the STREET PROVIDENCE team and reach out to as  many such poor  people who need help from our team  FREE OF COST to enable them acquire the documents. 
Letter attached. From. DIRECTOR. 
Our NGO is a frontrunner and has always stepped into unchartered waters however risky this might be if we know this will help the poor and the impoverished.  
This is one such unique project. 
We COULD choose to stick our heads in the sand like the proverbial Ostrich and not bother about people  in Goa who are struggling for the disability certifcate & UDID . 
But that's not how we function. 
God wants us to reach out to others through the talents given to us . 
And that's why we require an Ambulance to transport the disabled (especially those unable to sit, bedridden or differently abled)  to the government hospitals for the physical  examination along with their relatives as we can't take that responsibility. 
We will provide only free transport and guide the Pwds and his relatives to various counters and doctors on the day of the appointment. 
Our driver cum attendant can't take responsibility of the Pwds and hence 2 to 3 family members will have to be taken along in the ambulance. 
Many of these people live in far flung remote villages in Goa away from the Government Hospitals  and have access only to  sporadic public transport 
List attached with this post ( north & south ). 
Besides transport,  manpower is required as mentioned below:- 
☆ 1. Four Ground staff to fill their forms at their doorsteps, check & upgrade missing info and upload online.
☆ 2 . Two Back office staff to coordinate with the Disabled person & hospitals for appointments, and coordinate with the drivers to take them for their appointment.
☆ 3. Two Drivers cum attendant to take the Disabled from their home to the hospital and back and update the back office staff of the nature of that visit . 
Petrol Costs for ground staff  and the Ambulances are also required to make this possible 
Reading this might make you stressed . 
But that's what AGAPE is all about . 
Reaching out to others who we don't know and who can never ever come back to help us is the need of the hour. 
Our services are not SOCIAL SERVICES . 
Rest assured —- we have no political aspirations and will never contest any political  elections. 
And we  willl never personally  meet all these 300+ families across Goa as there will be a team running this program. 
We, Thank God for giving us an opportunity to reach out to 300+ Disabled Persons  and help them acquire the UDID Card and thus qualify for a life long Pension so that they may live a life of Dignity and self respect. 
One thing for sure , there will be many genuine cases from these 309+ Pwds who will badly require help for rehabilitation even if it's for a few days . 
And we Have ready infrastructure for men only incase there is a demand. 
We will help for sure . 
So this project has back ward & forward integration. 
Please join us in this project by helping us to  fund this project. 
Special Thanks  to the Ex. Director Mr Joshi who showed empathy to the problems faced by poor villagers in getting the UDID Cards and issued an Official Letter to  help in that regard. 
I cannot end this post without mentioning and appreciating a very special and sincere  young Goan man at the Social Welfare dept , Mr Gaurish for being the link between our NGO , the current 300+ Pwds & the dept ( including the Government hospitals). 
Everything goes through him. 
On the downside , since the  last 6 to 7 months, despite all documentation being submitted, UDID Cards are not  generated due to technical issues in the system generating the Cards especially those suffering from Intellectual & mental disabilities. 
And close to 25 such cases stuck up are from our NGO . 
One can imagine the stress and a anxiety  to the affected  PWDs. 
My earnest appeal to all those reading this post……….please step forward and help in whatever way you can. 
Let's come together to make life more comfortable and more appealing to all our Disabled Brother and Sisters in Goa. 
Mog asundi!!!! 
All query and further info if needed will be given either through whatsap only on 8380097564 or you can drop by to our office at Sangolda , with a prior appointment. 
We invite other similar NGO having trained field staff focusing on Pwds joining in this program.  
God bless you all
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020324848 
( Will be carried forward in Part 2 )
11Feb/22

BANK FOR THE DISABLED ( medical aids )

Updates
11.2.2022  7pm IST 
BANK FOR THE DISABLED ( medical aids ) Street Providence Goa has started a 
” Bank of Aid for those who are disabled “and require temporary aid to recover. 
Last month, The Honourable High Court of Bombay & Goa , at Porvorim, had given our NGO a grant and we had pledged to use part of that grant for ” A BANK of AID FOR THE DISABLED ” 
Yesterday we purchased most of the equipments ( except the oxygen concentrator ) and today we are uploading the same on social media. 
Also today we handed over, 5 brand new wheel chairs to Labour Commissioner of Goa , to be used for the elections on the 14th of February,  incase the need arises and which will be returned on the 15th . 
We will be distributing these equipments in 3 places across Goa so that incase any one requires temporary help , no need to travel to Porvorim. 
We have kept such equipments at :
Cavelossim for Salcette & Murmugao taluka,
Queoem for talukas from the hinterlands ,
Porvorim for entire North Goa talukas . 
We also have many many such disabled people In our shelter homes who also at times require such equipment to move around and use. 
Over the last few years we have been giving such equipment out to those in need and 50% of the time it never came back and reasons may be genuine but we could not verify . 
Now through this Bank , one will need to keep a deposit and take the equipment. 
When you return the equipment , we will refund the deposit. 
Deposit varies based on the equipment taken. 
For genuinely poor and those from backward areas , we will verify 1st and if found to be genuine , we might consider,  otherwise everyone justs wants to take and keep without any reasons saying ” in the future we might require “. 
Without deposit it's not going to work . 
Over the last 4 years we thank many such benefactors who have given us such medical aids for our shelter homes and today we are giving back to Society in a very small way through this Bank. 
If you reading this post , have such second hand equipments for the disabled which you don't use or don't require , please give it to our bank 
It should be in good usable condition worthy of giving to others to use. 
We will put it to good use as and when the poor require the same. 
We also accept and require for our shelter homes :
Adult diapers, cotton , wet wipes , reusable and washable under pads , etc . 
We also need medications if it's in proper condition and within date . 
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 
Twitter : @streetproviden1 
AND
As usual strictly no calling , only thru WhatsApp on 8380097564. 
God bless you 
Donald Fernandes
8380097564 /7020314848
10Feb/22

TIMES OF INDIA NEWSPAPER GOA HIGHLIGHTED OUR SERVICES IN GOA TOWARDS THE SOCIETY .

Updates
10.2.2022. 6Pm IST 
Today , Times of India Newspaper Goa highlighted our services in Goa towards the society . 
☆ 1. We are for sure going to TRY to increase the presence of Food Bank Fridges across police stations in Goa , after Goa elections. 
☆ 2. We quickly bought 10 adult goats and handed over to him 2 weeks ago. 
We are looking out for another 10+ adult goats to hand over to the farner who lost 42 + goats . 
We have received donation for another 10 goats. 
It's just that we can't find goats which the farmer is keen to have
08Feb/22

IS NOW READY TO OPEN THEIR DOORS IN GOA TO THOSE IMPOVERISHED MEN SUFFERING…..

Updates
8.2.2022  2pm IST 
STREET PROVIDENCE TRUST is now ready to open their doors in Goa to those impoverished MEN suffering from Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Diseases and those who are partially or completely Blind. 
Also opening the doors & starting a Women’s Shelter Home, which will now care for women who are HIV positive and are weak and stressed. 
The poor and marginalized suffering from the above-mentioned sicknesses have no other recourse and our NGO in Goa has decided to step in and help them lead a life of dignity and peace. 
Presently, STREET PROVIDENCE TRUST has a ready Shelter Home for MEN ONLY for the above-mentioned diseases in addition to our existing Shelter Home for Homeless HIV positive men. 
We need to urgently start a Shelter Home for HIV positive women. 
We are unable to house them in our 2 existing women Shelter Homes (which are full to capacity), due to space constraints and the need for separate washrooms etc 
Both our women Shelter homes take care of women with mental & intellectual disabilities. 
Caring for Homeless persons suffering from the above-mentioned diseases requires great skill and dedication. 
We are looking to partner with
☆ 1. Doctors / Consultants / nurses 
☆ 2. Care givers either husband & wife or single 
☆ 3. Counsellors / experts with experience 
☆ 4. Volunteers who would like to join as full time give caregivers.
☆ 5. Residential accommodation to house street women who are HIV positive. This will be run and supported by the NGO.
☆ 6. Other NGOs / organization who would like to help/assist in any way. 
Presently, there is no such FREE Shelter Home in Goa to help NIZ GOENKARS, suffering from the above-mentioned sicknesses and our NGO in Goa, being aware of this, is keen on stepping in and providing this facility. 
Since 2017, our NGO has been actively involved in caring for and rehabilitating homeless street men and women, many of whom suffer from Physical and Mental Disabilities. 
Presently we provide care to 110 + such persons and 50% of them are NIZ GOENKARS. 
We have :
▪︎4 blind men, 
▪︎1 man with Dementia & 
▪︎1 woman with Parkinson’s disease ▪︎besides those suffering from physical and mental Disabilities . 
Caring for them has brought us face to face with the reality of their situation which would be further compounded if they were living on the streets. 
Their plight motivated us to extend the service to as many as we could care for. 
The pandemic has further added to this problem as poor Niz Goenkar families just cannot afford to care for their members suffering from these diseases resulting in more of them being abandoned on the streets. 
WE NEED TO PROVIDE HELP TO SUCH PERSONS ASAP…………………. 
We are trying to create a team of Professionals and volunteers who can assist our NGO and help us reach as many of these Homeless Street persons in need of FREE care and Rehabilitation and fellow poor NIZ GOENKARS 
Those who can afford,  can chip in .
God is always Gracious and kind to our NGO, and has connected us to : 
▪︎Generous Benefactors , 
▪︎Shelter Home Facility to admit more homeless street men,
▪︎Male care givers rehabilitated from the streets and now trained to care for other inmates , 
▪︎The Food Bank Program where daily fresh edible food from canteens, Hotels etc is sent to our Shelter Homes ,
▪︎State Government Departments who have assisted the NGO in the last 5 years ,
▪︎Good health facility through DHS & IPHB for treatment of the residents, 
▪︎A very supportive police force @ Goa Police,
▪︎And numerous upright and supportive bureaucrats………………………………………… 

ALL who have helped the NGO in its mission “To end Hunger and Homelessness “in Goa. 
As an NGO, we are trying to create a team of Professionals to make this Programme of caring for persons with Dementia/ Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease, the partially or completely Blind people and women who are HIV positive a feasible one. 
Once the infrastructure and Management process is set up, the NGO will post updates about the admission process. 
If any of you reading this post, would like to be a part of this very rewarding yet very difficult Programme, please whatsapp message on 83800 97564 / 70203 14848. 
I can assure you that the reward in helping the need and marginalized is beyond the imagination of man!!!!! 
God bless you all
Donald Fernandes 
8380097564 / 7020324848
03Feb/22

THIS ONE GOAN MAN , MR. HANUMANT , WAS ONE OF THE TOUGHEST , COMPLICATED AND MOST DIFFICULT CASES WE HANDLED

Updates
3.2.2022  7pm IST 
In the last 4 years of our existence as an NGO , we have taken off the streets and into our shelter homes many many men . 
This is a video on the life of Mr. Hanumant in our Home :-👇 https://youtu.be/wKA16w4f9kU 
But this one Goan Man , Mr Hanumant , was one of the toughest , complicated and most difficult cases we handled . 
Attached a video of his various stages of his  rehabilitation in the last 6 months. 
Picked up about 6 months from Porvorim,  from an abandoned wet balcony during the monsoon . 
All this is his own KARMA . 
Drinking and drinking to such an extent that no one wanted him . 
Left to fend for himself , by all ,  as his case at that time was pathetic. 
I remember when he was brought into our home, he was so weak that he could not even say he wanted to use the washroom . 
He used to mess up the surrounding and take off the pamper. 
1st we had to detoxify him , then treat him for a month for his mind , then train him to inform when he wanted to go to the washrooms . 
It was a freaking nightmare for the care givers and the team . 
Slowly he got little strength and he did attempt to improve and started co operating with the care givers . 
I still think how did the care givers had so much patience with him ? 
His leg / knee is operated I feel before we took him in and thats troubling him to balance his body and walk. 
He has pins / roads in his knee / leg which we now need to get out / operate  , etc . 
Taken him endlessly to the Hospitals but it's taking time and energy . 
Today,  Hanumant  is much much better . 
He requires to get well soon and be able to walk without any support. 
Now no complaints from the care givers as Hanumant  is in control of his mind and toilet movements. 
He has that urge to walk and be a normal person but time is a factor. 
Not sure about that but we were trying to help him to get the best treatment in the budget we can afford. 
Young man may be 40 years old  
Frankly speaking,  within 1 month of he entering our home , I just couldn't understand how to help him . 
Complaints and frustration was piling up daily. 
But then as STREET PROVIDENCE,  we are like FORCED / BOUND / COMMITTED to handle such cases which no one will take. 
At times, we need to be to do things by being AVAILABLE to any situation and not on our ABILITY to tackle the situation. 
God will show the way. 
But it's about PATIENCE . 
We @ Street Providence are happy that we were able to help Hanumant to get back to a level where we could manage him . 
If you know such people who require help in Goa, stuck up on roads, bus stops , hospitals, gardens, etc please reach out and talk to them and see what help they require. 
Always go to the nearest police station and complain. 
We don't pick any one without proper verification by the Police. 
If our assistance is required,  pls whatsapp me on 8380097564. 
If we can help we will let you know on the spot , yes or no . 
Some cases are beyond our capacity. 
But we can try . 
We require your support and help to reach out to them who are HELPLESS & homeless. 
Support us in whatever way you can. 
Donate generously to our NGO. 
We offer you 50% exemption under 80G on your donations. 
Donations only through cheque /NEFT along with your pan card copy . 
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 
Twitter : @streetproviden1 
AND
As usual strictly no calling , only thru WhatsApp on 8380097564. 
God bless you 
Donald Fernandes
8380097564 /7020314848
31Jan/22

INSTALLS A FRIDGE AT QUEPEM POLICE STATION TO ACCEPT ALL TYPES OF COOKED EXTRA FOOD

Updates
31.1.2022  11am IST 
FOOD BANK FOR THE POOR , SANGOLDA , Installs a fridge at Quepem Police Station to accept all types of cooked extra food instead of throwing it out . 
Yes,  you read right . 
A food bank fridge in the police station. 
Picture attached of the fridge in the station. 
♡♡ Thanks to Inspector Mr Deepak Pednekar of Quepem Police station for understanding the words  “HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS “. 
Also a big clap to our Volunteer from Curchorem,  Mr Akash Pednekar ( not his relative ) who also is incharge of our Quepem home for taking the Inspector along to support such a wonderful cause of collecting extra food for the poor and homeless,  by installing a fridge in the police station. 
♡♡ Thanks to our benefactor Mr Antonio Fernandes for donating this fridge. 
It's been a month since we started our home at Quepem for the homeless street men with disabilites. 
Many times people from this area and surrounding areas wish to give food at night but our home closes by 9pm. 
In the last 2 years , due to the pandemic many of our Food bank fridges were shut as volunteers health was more important than the food . 
Besides all types of functions,  weddings , events,  etc have been curtailed due to the pandemic. 
But now with things slightly picking up,  I feel there will be some extra food which can be given to our food bank fridges which will be 1st sent to our shelter homes for consumption . 
This fridge will serve two purposes : 
☆ 1. Whenever there is extra food especially at night , it can be dropped in plastic bags or silver foil into the fridge and by morning it will be taken to our shelter homes by our volunteers. 
Police stations are open 24 hours and that's a big advantage to the society. 
☆ 2. When the fridge is empty in the day time , IT CAN be used by the staff to store their water bottles as Sumner is around the corner and a cool drink of water is most refreshing to these Police personnel who at times work in hot and humid conditions. 
Note : most of the Police Stations ie 25 nos have our water purifiers which our Ngo donated in 2019 , and as such , besides getting purified water , now the police Personel can also drink cool water stored in the fridge. 
These fridges will be cleant and maintained by our volunteers during the week. 
Once this fridge concept settles down at Quepem Police Station,  we will try to install more such fridges initially where our shelter homes are located by approaching the concerned Inspectors. 
In this way :
☆ 1. Our Ngo gets the extra food whenever any one drops . 
☆ 2. Police personnel get chilled cold water to drink by using these fridges when there is no food in the fridges. 
☆ 3.  Police Personel can also give food incase they see any such homeless people hungry at night on their rounds incase there is some snacks or light meals in the fridge. 
But above all , I understand that alot of Inspectors have compassion and concern for the hungry & homeless in Goa. 
This May 2022 , will be close to 5 years of our food bank Program and I thank alot of people who have come forward to support the hungry in Goa by donating extra food to our fridges. 
The day Goa Police Inspectors understanding that a small fridge of 1 mtr * 1 mtr is worth installing in their stations , we will be back on track of saving good food being thrown out and feeding hundreds if not thousands through our existing volunteers right across Goa . 
Feeding the hungry is our dream and rehabilitation of the homeless is our service to Society supported by  Goa Police . 
With food inflation rising, cost of basic food items increasing and the cost of commercial gas cylinder now costing Rs 2150 , food bank fridges are our only solution to rehabilitating more homeless street people. 
Please donate extra food by contacting us well in advance as we can arrange the volunteers or always drop your extra food in our nearest food bank fridges. 
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Note : our motto is ” NO COOKED FOOD SHOULD BE WASTED “.