Dear Friends,

This is a request for your prayers and financial assistance for a 52-year-old, unemployed single woman, Jaya, living in Ezhumattor, Kerala. Ms. Jaya was born and raised in the Laksham Veedu Colony and passed her B.Com degree from St.Thomas College Ranni, Kerala, India. Later, after getting married, while living with her husband at a job in Madhya Pradesh, Jaya suffered from a severe asthma disease. As the illness progressed, her husband neglected her and went to live with another woman. Jaya returned to her native place and lived with her son, her elderly mother, her brother, who lives as a laborer, and his family.

Now, her marriage is also legally dissolved. Jaya’s asthma worsened when her husband took the little savings she had made in life and left her behind. She can take tuition for the school children to find her daily income, but favorable conditions do not exist now. Her son, Adarsh, is a driver by profession and works part-time. With the help of her son and many others, Jaya acquired 4 cents of land and a dilapidated house, which was hardly habitable. Small but safe housing is an urgent need this woman faces but cannot find resources for. She’s also planning to open a small shop next to her house, which could bring in some money for this family’s continued living needs. The estimated cost of reconstructing the house and shop is approximately Rs 15 lakhs INR ($18,000 USD).

We, Jaya’s friends from St. Thomas College Ranni, are appealing to each one of you to put your generosity toward their urgent needs. Each contribution to Compassionate Heart Network will fulfill this dream of a safe shelter for this family. May your lives be filled with blessings, peace, joy, and hope!