Krishnagiri - Outside of Krishnagiri in a village called Nachikuppam resides CMI's Home of Hope, affectionately known as the Palace. This was the location of our first Home of Hope. In it live 78 vibrant young boys and girls. CMI has also established the area's first Engligh Medium school on the Palace property where children from nearby villages come to be educated in academics and God's Word.
Gandhi Nagar - The lepers of Gandhi Nagar have allowed CMI evangelists to come and establish a Children's Center in their village. Through acts of charity and love a wonderful relationship has been established between CMI and the families of this village. A small Calvary Chapel has been established here and one of the village leaders is now the pastor. The lepers have begun an outreach to Hindu lepers through the love of Christ.
Thondi - The fishing village of Thondi was hard hit by the tsunami of 2005. After extensive relief efforts to the community, Pastor Yesuraj and two CMI workers moved to Thondi to establish a Children's Center for those devistated by the killer wave. Pastor Yesuraj continues to minister and counsel many people devistated by the natural desaster. As a result, a small fellowship has begun and about 80 children are ministered to each week.
Nazareth - CMI's sixth and seventh Homes of Hope are located near the small town of Nazareth near the southern tip of India. These homes are specifically for HIV positive boys and girls or those already suffering with AIDS. At the girls location families suffering with HIV/AIDS are being housed and helped through our monthly donation program. There are currently 24 children at these two locations. In Nazareth there are 45 HIV/AIDS families receiving God's word and practical help. We have plans to build and staff a full time hospice facility to care for the dying.
Kaniyakumari/Nagercoil - A Children's Center and community garden have been established on land at the southern tip of India between these two cities. This is the base of operation for a local outreach to 65 more HIV/AIDS families. Through this ministry the physical, medical, and spiritual needs of these poor families are met by the grace of God through our monthly sponsorship program.