By Rotary Club of Cuttack Sunshine
SAATH – Extending a Helping Hand to Senior Citizens
SAATH, a compassionate humanitarian initiative of the Rotary Club of Cuttack Sunshine, was organised at NECTAR Amritalaya – Centre for Geriatric Care, Mangarajpur, Cuttack, with the objective of supporting and bringing joy to elderly residents.
Led by Club President Rtn. Dr. Sambit Kumar Lenka, members of the club, including Rtn. Sudhir Kumar Rath, Rtn. Ramakrushna Mohanty, Rtn. Sib Narayan Swain, Rtn. Prashant Mallick, and Rtn. Sanjit Das, along with Rtn. CA Binoy Kumar Bose, visited the institution and spent meaningful time with the senior citizens.
As part of the initiative, clothes and fruit juice were distributed among the inmates. Demonstrating its commitment to the welfare of the elderly, the Rotary Club also extended a financial contribution of ?20,000 to NECTAR Amritalaya to support its continuing service to senior citizens.
The gesture was warmly appreciated by Sri Laxminarayan Panda, Founder Chairman of NECTAR, who expressed his gratitude to Rotary Club of Cuttack Sunshine for its generous contribution and continued concern for the well-being of elderly residents.
The programme went beyond material assistance. The interaction with the inmates created an atmosphere of care, companionship and dignity, reinforcing the importance of standing beside senior citizens and making them feel valued and respected.
Speaking on the occasion, the Club President reaffirmed Rotary's commitment to humanitarian service and emphasised the importance of serving society with compassion, dignity and responsibility.
SAATH truly reflected the spirit of Rotary's motto, “Service Above Self,” and the Rotary International theme “Create Lasting Impact.” Through this initiative, the Rotary Club of Cuttack Sunshine once again demonstrated that meaningful service is not only about giving resources, but also about giving time, companionship, respect and hope.
The programme was appreciated by the inmates, volunteers and members of the local community, making SAATH a meaningful step towards creating a caring and inclusive society.
