notes: The mission statement of the ACTS OF MERCY is "Small things done with great love". Established in the year 1998, it is a non-profit organization with a volunteer force mainly consisting of students, housewives and currently music aficionados who frequent the Unwind Center for the various music events. Its aim is to work with vulnerable people and needy communities by making a positive change in their lives through random acts of kindness. The first such expression took place in December 1997 during the floods in Perambur, Chennai. A team of about 10 people took it upon themselves to provide a meal for those in the affected areas. This was an eye-opener and a rewarding experience to all those who were part of it. This was the beginning! Ever since, Acts of Mercy has been organizing simple and random acts of kindness involving the community on a regular basis. The goal is to encourage people of this community to do small things in great love. Acts of Mercy Community Development Center currently functions in the following fishing villages: Kokilamedu Venpurusham Uyalikuppam pudupattinam Kalpakkam Kadalur Thop Kalpakkam Mayur Kuppam New Kalpakkam Sadras Mahabalipuram The prime focus of our comprehensive rehabilitation programme are on: Initiatives to eradicate Child labour Medical Rehabilitation Widow Rehabilitation Education programme Branch Offices:: Acts of Mercy Community Development Center #118, 1st Floor T.K.M Road Mahabalipuram 603 104 Kanchipuram District Tamil Nadu India Ph:: +91-4114-242877 Acts of Mercy #280, 10th Cross Wilson Garden Bangalore 600 027 Karnataka India Ph:: +91-80-55350747 For more information call John Christian (Director -Acts of Mercy) Ritu Samuel (Social Worker) Or mail at info@unwindcenter.com aom@unwindcenter.com bangalore@unwindcenter.com -> The mission statement of the ACTS OF MERCY is "Small things done with great love". Established in the year 1998, it is a non-profit organization with a volunteer force mainly consisting of students, housewives and currently music aficionados who frequent the Unwind Center for the various music events. Its aim is to work with vulnerable people and needy communities by making a positive change in their lives through random acts of kindness. The first such expression took place in December 1997 during the floods in Perambur, Chennai. A team of about 10 people took it upon themselves to provide a meal for those in the affected areas. This was an eye-opener and a rewarding experience to all those who were part of it. This was the beginning! Ever since, Acts of Mercy has been organizing simple and random acts of kindness involving the community on a regular basis. The goal is to encourage people of this community to do small things in great love. Acts of Mercy , a non profit organization began its humble operations in the year 1998 in Chennai. It aims to work with the under privileged in the society through random act of kindness. Community Development Center was inaugurated at Mahabalipuram on 14th May '05, by cricketer L. Balaji. Community Development Programs: CDC is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the community it serves. Widow Rehabilitation: Providing vocational training, Assistance in constructing homes & Education for their children. Education: Imparts computer training, Enrolling school drop outs, Financial support for higher education & Initiatives to eradicate child labor. Health Care Access: General health and eye camps & Access to quality health care. Tsunami Relief/Rehab Projects- 2005: Motor and boat repair, Food ration relief & Counselling. Acts of Mercy Community Development Center currently functions in the following fishing villages: Kokilamedu Venpurusham Uyalikuppam pudupattinam Kalpakkam Kadalur Thop Kalpakkam Mayur Kuppam New Kalpakkam Sadras Mahabalipuram The prime focus of our comprehensive rehabilitation programme are on: Initiatives to eradicate Child labour Medical Rehabilitation Widow Rehabilitation Education programme Branch Offices:: Acts of Mercy Community Development Center #118, 1st Floor T.K.M Road Mahabalipuram 603 104 Kanchipuram District Tamil Nadu India Ph:: +91-4114-242877 Acts of Mercy #280, 10th Cross Wilson Garden Bangalore 600 027 Karnataka India Ph:: +91-80-55350747 For more information call John Christian (Director -Acts of Mercy) Ritu Samuel (Social Worker) Or mail at info@unwindcenter.com aom@unwindcenter.com bangalore@unwindcenter.com