MONDAY Charity Club

The Banyan Tree

Any kindness shown is to pass it on

Any concern shared is to pass it on

For it was not for Thee alone it on

Let it travel down the years to bring a smile

Till in the Beaven the deed appears, pass it on

– Henry Button

These words of Henry Button was inspiring to few of the housewives who felt they should give their Leisure hours for a nobel cause of service the have-nots of our society to bring a smile of review on the faces of distressed and the neglected

This triggered them to start a social organization with a general objective of “A Charity a Month” for the needy. The social organization was stared in 1970 by our Founder Mrs. Savithri Vaithi in a humble way with only 20 members and named itn Monday (Charity) Club because the members preferred to meet on the first Monday of every month. Now the club has grown like Banyan Tree spreading its branches to serve in various ares through its Projects given hereunder.

Monday Charity Club was started in 1970 by Mrs. Savithri Vaithi with 20 ladies to do social service to the needy population in Chennai. What started as “one act of kindness a month” or a “ A charity a month” went on to developing 4 major projects which are still running successfully till date. Our club provided an organizational base for housewives to embark on social service and as a result like the Banyan tree it has grown several successful projects which have touched the lives and benefitted those in need.

Special Events over the years

Honouring of 25 Eminent personalities from various walks of life .
Exhibition of various skills of Women Entrepreneurs from various Ladies Clubs in the City .
Eye Camp held for many in and around our Home location and spectacles and other treatments were suggested .
Books on Elder care written by our President was published and released .
Unique one of its kind Jumble sale was held at regular intervals with resale of used products in good conditions to be available to the public at very low cost. This was appreciated a lot and Funds collected were used towards Our Monthly projects

MCC's 50th Golden Jubilee Celebrations

ACTIVITIES OF MONDAY CHARITY CLUB
1970-2020

The projects the Club is still pursuing are

BOOK BANK started in 1976, which has lent books to 5340 college students

VISHRANTHI, the first old age home for destitute women run by women, started in 1978 has provided a home to over 1000 destitute old women and stands as an monument worthy of emulation having completed 43 strong years in serving the senior citizens left behind by their own family.

VIDHYADHAN, an education sponsorship programme started in 1990 has sponsored educational needs of 496 school/college going children

UNDRUKOL, a novel ‘pension like’ scheme started in 1998, provides 15 day supply of provisions every month to 40 poor elderly living on their own so they can survive with self-respectand confidence and take care of themselves for a month regularly.

Apart from the 4 major projects, MCC has been supporting various causes regularly by giving donations to organizations and individuals. These monthly schemes include –

Lunch Sponsorship to other NGOs especially Children Homes and other Old Age homes for providing special lunches for their inmates
Medical Support to needy individuals requiring financial aid for their medical treatment
Educational support to children by sponsoring their school/college fees
Marriage support which provides Gold Mangal Sutras and Silk sarees for brides hailing from economically poor families
Small time donations to other service organisations to support their projects.

Mrs. Savithri Vaithi remains the Force behind all these projects. She is the Founder President and life term Chairperson of the Vishranthi Charitable Trust. Her contribution and motivation through her leadership skills has made Monday Charity club which celebrated Golden Jubilee year (1970-2020) and Vishranthi, a milestone to be etched in the history for long years to come.