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Hope for Daily Wagers – Affordable Meals for Survival
The COVID-19 pandemic left millions of daily wagers jobless and hungry, especially migrant workers, auto drivers, and laborers. Retain Smilez launched Hope for Daily Wagers to provide nutritious meals of 450 grams at just ₹45, ensuring no family sleeps hungry.
Our Impact:
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Served thousands of meals during the lockdown.
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Encouraged the habit of saving money with the motto “Save money, and money will save you.”
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Improved socio-economic stability for vulnerable families.
Feed the Needy – Ending Hunger on Streets
As per the 2011 census, 1.77 million people in India live without proper shelter. Many survive on pavements, bus stands, railway platforms, and under flyovers.
Retain Smilez launched Feed the Needy to provide regular food, water, fruits, and nutrition to the most vulnerable.
Our Impact:
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Serving nutritious food packets daily to roadside dwellers.
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Supporting people who lack access to shelter and basic amenities.
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Aiming to eradicate hunger by identifying and serving the most at risk.
Hope Through Livelihood – Empowering Deserted Women
Women are the backbone of families and society. Through Hope Through Livelihood, Retain Smilez empowers widows, deserted women, and divorcees by supporting them in entrepreneurship and skill development.
Our Impact:
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Training women in sewing, embroidery, and self-employment skills.
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Helping them generate sustainable income to support their families.
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Creating role models for other struggling women in the community.
Feed Patients & Attenders at Government Hospitals
Government hospitals treat millions of underprivileged patients every year. Most come from rural areas and cannot afford meals during long treatments.
Retain Smilez runs Feed the Patients project to provide nutritious food at subsidized cost.
Our Impact:
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Serving 2 chapatis, curry, rice, and dal.
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Supporting malnourished children and underprivileged families during treatments.
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Ensuring patients & attendants get strength to undergo medical care.
Retain Our Tradition – Feeding Stray Animals
During COVID-19 lockdowns, thousands of street animals were left starving. Inspired by India’s tradition of animal feeding, Retain Smilez initiated Retain Our Tradition, a project to feed cows, dogs, cats, pigeons, and crows.
Our Impact:
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Daily food drives for strays in Avadi and nearby regions.
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Reducing food wastage by sharing surplus food with animals.
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Creating awareness about animal welfare in urban communities.
Women Empowerment – Entrepreneurship Assistance
Retain Smilez strongly believes in women empowerment. Through Entrepreneurship Assistance with Livelihood, we help women from vulnerable backgrounds become financially independent.
Our Impact:
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Training in sewing technology, embroidery, and micro-business skills.
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Helping widows and deserted women start their own small ventures.
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Balancing socio-economic inequalities by making women self-reliant.
