Catherine Hope Foundation

Catherine Hope Foundation (CHF)

Our Key Focus Areas

Raising Catherines

In the spirit of creating a brighter tomorrow, we are determined to raise many more Catherines. Though she is no longer with us, our heartfelt vision is to provide every child at Catherine Hope Center, Ennore with the same facilities and privileges that Catherine would have received....

Empowering the Differently-Abled

CHF has always been dedicated to uplifting the differently-abled community, inspired by our own experiences with Catherine, who bravely faced the challenges of a rare high-grade bone cancer. Her journey, which confined her to a wheelchair for eight months and...

Building hope for Cancer patients

In honor of World Cancer Day, four Cancer Warriors indulged CHF & shared their stories of courage and hardships. Tune in to listen to the brave women: Graciana (on Catherine's journey), Pandi Selvi, Rama Valli & Vani Chithra. On February 4, 2022,...

Fight Against Depression

Catherine Hope Foundation conducted a rally in Chennai to raise awareness about depression and the importance of mental health. We shared this journey with many differently-abled beneficiaries from Perambur who joined us for the rally. Explore the highlights and read along!...

Catherine Hope Foundation

Changed Lives

Abirami

Abirami is a polio victim. She is a daily wage labourer. She crawls and does any chores that the local...

Santhakumar

Santhakumar is our dear Differently-Abled Empowerment Programme (DAEP) beneficiary since 2020...

Anjali

Anjali is a small girl studying in class 2 who lost her leg due to an accident. The accident...

Mahalakshmi

Mahalakshmi, who is one of our students belonging to the first batch of our computer class at the Center,....

Divya

Divya, as a young child, used to be very dull and intimidated by people around her. She....

Kunta

We met Kunta from Maharashtra who was studying in 10th grade and had also been diagnosed with bone cancer in her knee.

Lordson

An accident left him a double amputee, but now his confidence is restored and his spirit remains undefeated.

Lingadurai

A father of two young daughters is tormented by his pain and suffering, being paralyzed and bedridden.

Praiselyn Maribah

Praiselyn, who was born with a leg deformity, had to undergo amputation as a child. Read how she overcomes...

Gauri shankar

Gauri Shankar is a 32-year-old cancer patient and a father of three children from Jharkhand....

Mottayandi

Unfortunate circumstances might cause you to lose control of your life, making simple things look difficult.

Vijaylakshmi

I lost my husband due to Covid. I have two children, one of them is in grade 10 and the other in grade...

Over the following months, I was able to see my perspective evolve towards people who struggled and battled with various hardships in life. I learnt to be more compassionate, caring, and helpful to the community.

Treesa

(Intern)

If you are looking for opportunities to serve the community around you, CHF is a very genuine organization which provides many effective ways to fulfill your passion

John and Ruby Martin

(Benefactors)

It is exciting to see the life transforming activities taken up by the Catherine Hope Center like free tuitions, music class, computer classes, environmental programs etc. So many kids and parents are blessed through this initiative.

Alfred and Nisha

(Benefactors)

My conversations with the cancer patients, documenting the lives of the DAEP beneficiaries and the children at the Center have left a profound impact on the way I think and the values that I uphold.

Sherly

(Intern)

CHF is unique in the way it reaches out to the poor. We support our beneficiaries by spending time with them, listening to their specific needs and catering to it.

Nizy

(Volunteer)

I’m not sure how many organizations hear the needs of people from the underprivileged, rural and differently-abled communities. But, CHF hears them out and I’m proud to be a part of it.

Deepa

(Staff)

I had a blessed experience and was inspired by how you are transforming and touching many lives. I learned many things, including how we can serve God through these acts of service.

Gladys Devadasan

(Visitor)

After seeing people suffering from such diseases, I realized that we should pray for those who are suffering and take the initiative to help them wholeheartedly—not for the purpose of receiving praise from others.

Samuel Selvakumar

(Visitor)

CHF helped me broaden my perspective on those who were suffering. I didn’t realize that the money I spent carelessly could be really important for someone else. As a team member, I was able to learn and sharpen many skills, which was of great use in the outside world.

Rose Esther Sharon

(Intern)

I thank CHF. Not just me, it has given many people the opportunity to go to the field and meet them personally, meet their needs, spend time with them and make them happy.

Sheeba Augustine

(Volunteer)

It is always a joy to give and see others happy which CHF is doing. Through this organization, I learned what it means to be kind and help the needy.

Princess Lucy

(Volunteer)

Kiruba and Esther (benefactors) - We are able to witness its inception in such a short span, especially at the Catherine Hope Center, where the lives of people are transformed.

Kiruba and Esther

(Benefactors)

Being a part of CHF makes me feel more connected with the world and those in need. The horizons of my world have evolved and I'm able to connect to the needy and suffering on a totally different level. Love being a part of this community.

Sheethal Kuriakose

(Volunteer)

CHF has given me a new perspective about life. It has taught me to look at things differently. I realize how blessed I am to be a part of this organization. It has given me an opportunity to serve the community in a small way. Thank you.

Shanti Daniel

(Volunteer)

It was very good to have hands-on experience, which involved the lives and suffering of cancer patients. I am very glad that CHF is providing such care and showing compassion towards the sick and needy.

Shabha Rani Bhalla

(Visitor)

A very commendable work being done by CHF, which inspires us to do better and better in our life. The story of Catherine brought a big hope in our life to survive with whatever we have and to be happy with the grace God has given to us.

Gladson Kingsly

(Visitor)

It was truly a different experience [interacting with the patients outside Tata Hospital]. I came to understand how much people suffer and how difficult it is for them to afford even ₹200 for medicine.

Mary Raja

(Visitor)

Through CHF, we had a wonderful experience. The CHF team guided us well, and it was a great opportunity to interact with the patients directly and learn about their challenges.

Cindhiya Abraham

(Visitor)

One of the most impactful aspects of the visit was the opportunity to connect with the patients on a personal level and empathize with their pain and suffering.

Jebas Delfin

(Visitor)