FRIENDS OUTLET'
(An inclusive Socio Economic Community Project empowering Persons with different abilities)
“FRIENDS OUTLET” is conceived as a part of the community's social responsibility in Jal Vayu Vihar (JVV), Kammanahalli, Bangalore 560043. It is registered as a Charitable Trust on 9th Mar 2011. Donations eligible for Tax deductions under section 80G from Financial Year 2012-2013.
The objectives of the "FRIENDS OUTLET" are to:
1) Include and Integrate People with Different Abilities to be contributing members of society.
2) Empower and develop self esteem and dignity of Persons with Different Abilities.
3) Provide viable Goods & Services needed by the Residents of JVV.
This innovative venture commenced on 28th Feb 2011 with a ‘Retail Outlet’ in the JVV shopping complex. We are continuously adding services focused for the Elderly apart from 'Real Estate'. It is staffed by Persons with Different Abilities and assisted by motivated residents in the community serving as volunteers.
The venture was started in partnership with premier NGOs - ‘The Spastic Society of Karnataka (SSK) www.spasticsocietyofkarnataka.org, The Association of People with Disabilities (APD), Bangalore www.apd-india.org, and Parents Association for Persons with Cerebral Palsy and allied disorders (PAPCP), Bangalore.
Our aim is to make it a model worthy of replication in other residential colonies / communities. We would assist in setting up of similar outlets.
Wg Cdr Thomas Verghese (Retd)
Coordinator, Friends Outlet
www.friendsoutlet.weebly.com '
(An inclusive Socio Economic Community Project empowering Persons with different abilities)
“FRIENDS OUTLET” is conceived as a part of the community's social responsibility in Jal Vayu Vihar (JVV), Kammanahalli, Bangalore 560043. It is registered as a Charitable Trust on 9th Mar 2011. Donations eligible for Tax deductions under section 80G from Financial Year 2012-2013.
The objectives of the "FRIENDS OUTLET" are to:
1) Include and Integrate People with Different Abilities to be contributing members of society.
2) Empower and develop self esteem and dignity of Persons with Different Abilities.
3) Provide viable Goods & Services needed by the Residents of JVV.
This innovative venture commenced on 28th Feb 2011 with a ‘Retail Outlet’ in the JVV shopping complex. We are continuously adding services focused for the Elderly apart from 'Real Estate'. It is staffed by Persons with Different Abilities and assisted by motivated residents in the community serving as volunteers.
The venture was started in partnership with premier NGOs - ‘The Spastic Society of Karnataka (SSK) www.spasticsocietyofkarnataka.org, The Association of People with Disabilities (APD), Bangalore www.apd-india.org, and Parents Association for Persons with Cerebral Palsy and allied disorders (PAPCP), Bangalore.
Our aim is to make it a model worthy of replication in other residential colonies / communities. We would assist in setting up of similar outlets.
Wg Cdr Thomas Verghese (Retd)
Coordinator, Friends Outlet
www.friendsoutlet.weebly.com '
Horticulture Sale at 'Friends Outlet'
Anniversary Celebrations of 'Friends Outlet' on 3rd March 2012
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