Rescue and Restore, is now working amongst these children in offering them education and meeting their felt needs. A shelter for the street children in Perasawalkam Chennai has been in operation since 1998. A new home for the children (in these photos) has been in operation since 2002.
Rescue and Restore Ministries Mission Statement
The purpose of Rescue and Restore Ministries Chennai is to bring hope to the street children's future by:
*Reuniting them with their families.
*Preparing them to fit into society.
*To provide a proper living place for those who are truly destitute.
*To be involved regularly with the children of the streets.
*To help them work through their emotional and spiritual problems so they come to Christ.
*To prepare them as Christian disciples and ministers of the gospel.
Foundational Values of Rescue and Restore
*Our staff are required to demonstrate a heart of compassion and brokeness for the children.
*We should be an example to the children of a godly life.
*Flexible to street hardships.
*Ability to identify with street children.
*Concern for the day to day problems of the children.
*To be medically trained, patient, and sacrificial.
*To have some understanding of psychology, causes and cures for emotional abuse, and addictions.
*Commitment and self initiative
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for more information contact:
YWAM Chennai Rescue and Restore
Freddy & Daisy
40 Sarvana Pernal Street
Purasawalkam
Chennai 600 085
INDIA
Links
Streetkids Minstry 2 - House
Ministry leaders Freddy and Daisy - biographical information