JESUS THE WAY TRUST was established during 2007-08 with an aim to follow the footprints of Jesus Christ in providing solace to the poor, old age, mentally ill, orphans, and other socially deprived and also to provide education to the poor and the needy at reasonable cost. The trust does not indulge in missionary activities.
The founder Trustee Dr. Jannet Selvakani, a pragmatic sociologist, is from a reputed family, where charity is the core value for generations. Her own sister, who become mentally ill all of a sudden and God’s touch has changed her life, committing herself to serve the needy rather than monetary beneficial activities.
Statutory registration of the trust was made on 14th January 2008. The trust also holds 80 G exemption vide Lr. DIT(E) No 2(218)09-10 dated 18.12.2009, and registered under section 12 AA vide lr. DIT (E) No 2(218) 09-10 dated 18.12.2009.
The strategic goals are:
To expand the services by opening free old age homes for the destitute with more capacity at Chennai and Periasamypuram village, Tuticorin Dist.
To open homes for abandon children and mentally challenged at periasamypuram village.
To open colleges and schools.
To increase scholarships to the deserving poor students.
To help more destitute women by opening homes with vocational training.
