About Us

The Cheshire Homes in Chandigarh was established on 5 November 2002 with the inspiration and guidance of Lt.Gen.J.F.R.Jacob (Retd.), then Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh in Sector 15. It was later shifted to the present address in Sector 21, Chandigarh. 

For the last over nine  years it has served residents in the Home as well as linked itself to society through outreach programmes under the continued leadership of Maj.Gen. A.S. Kahlon. Presently there are 19 residents. For the residents Cheshire Homes Chandigarh provides lodging and boarding. 

Special  arrangements in association with various voluntary bodies and like-minded individuals, have been made for imparting specialised education, skills training and job placements, to make them self-reliant. 

Today, 17 out of the 19 inmates are gainfully employed and are able to support themselves. 

Cheshire Homes has also  cared for terminally ill persons over the year. 

Through an  'outreach'  programmes we have identified 600-700 physically challenged persons, who are from economically poor background and live with their families in the city, for whom Cheshire Homes Chandigarh provides necessary assistance as and when required. 

The Social Welfare Department of Chandigarh Administration, has been a continuous and  active supporter of our activities.




HISTORY

Cheshire Home was founded in Florham Park, New Jersey, in order to serve young, physically disabled adults, and empower them to lead independent, meaningful lives. We are connected, by philosophy, to the international organization established in England by Lord Leonard Cheshire, a World War II R.A.F. pilot who opened his doors to disabled veterans. Since 1948, hundreds of Cheshire Homes have been established worldwide, each operating independently, all serving people coping with different types of disabilities.

CHESHIRE HOMES in India

In India the first Cheshire Home was established in Mumbai in 1955, and today there are 22 Homes across the country, including in Chandigarh.