HOPE foundation begins its operations

With an objective to serve the elderly, the HOPE (Helping Old People Eevrywhere) foundation has started its operation in Dehradun from Sunday. A formal ceremony marking the initiation of services of the organisation was held at Town hall on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion the founder of HOPE, Swami Prakhar Maharaj said that organisation with the help of volunteers would provide services to neglected senior citizens. He said that it is unfortunate that in today’s hectic world the children do not have time for their parents. Prakhar Maharaj clarified that the organisation aims to strengthen family ties.

The President of HOPE foundation Uttarakhand, Satish Agarwal said that many social organisation and individuals have consented to act as volunteers of HOPE. He informed that organisation would provide medical, legal and escort facilities to elderly who do not have anyone to attend them. Agarwal said that the organisation would also provide banking and cremation services too where required. Priyanka Kanodiya of Hope foundation gave a detailed presentation about the activities of the organisation. The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Harish Rawat was scheduled to inaugurate the Uttarakhand arm of organisation but he did not attended it due to his busy schedule.