Accessing basic government services and healthcare is often a long and complicated journey for many women, especially single mothers. To bridge this gap, a welfare camp for single mothers in Ammapettai was jointly organized by Thanjavur Diocese Padhai Vazhikaati Thagaval Maiyam, Thanjavur Diocese Pengal Pani Kulu, and Mother Teresa Foundation, Thanjavur.

This compassionate initiative was designed to make essential government Certificates and healthcare benefits easily accessible to women who face daily struggles. For over 200 single mothers, the camp became a ray of hope—helping them move closer to security, dignity, and a brighter tomorrow.

Making Government Services Simple and Accessible

For many single mothers, applying for government certificates can be overwhelming. The welfare camp for single mothers in Ammapettai focused on breaking these barriers by offering step-by-step guidance for a wide range of essential services.

Government Certificates and Schemes Covered:

• Widow Certificate
• Destitute Widow Certificate
• Deserted Women Certificate
• Unmarried Certificate
• Widow Pension Scheme
• Unmarried Pension Scheme
• Deserted Women Pension Scheme
• Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension Scheme
• Income Certificate
• Legal Heir Certificate
• Community Certificate
• Nativity Certificate

In addition, the camp supported registrations on the Tamilnadu Widows and Destitute Women Welfare Board website, ensuring participants could access various government welfare schemes without confusion or cost.

For women who often face social, financial, or logistical obstacles, this initiative offered not just information—but hands-on support to complete applications smoothly and successfully.

Introducing the Single Mother Care Card – A Lifeline for Affordable Healthcare

Healthcare expenses can be a heavy burden, especially for single mothers managing their families alone. During the welfare camp for single mothers in Ammapettai, the Mother Teresa Health Centre introduced a transformative solution: the Single Mother Care Card.

This special card is designed to make quality healthcare affordable and accessible for single mothers and their families. Cardholders receive:

• 🩺 Doctor Consultations with a 20% discount
• 🧪 Laboratory Tests at reduced rates
• 🏥 Discounted Operations and medical procedures
• 💊 Medicines at 20% off

For many participants, this card was not just a piece of paper—it was a promise of ongoing care, giving them relief from financial worries and renewed confidence in facing the future.

Creating a Warm and Dignified Atmosphere

Beyond services and schemes, the organizers ensured that every woman felt respected and cared for.

• ☕ Tea and snacks were served during the camp.
• 🍛 A wholesome lunch for over 200 people created a sense of community and togetherness.

This initiative reflects the core mission of Mother Teresa Foundation — serving with love, compassion, and unwavering commitment to uplift those who need it the most.

Together, we can bring hope, strength, and opportunity to single mothers who need it the most.