Nilay Social Foundation Team Visits Sawali Niwara Kendra, Pimpri

As part of its ongoing community outreach, trustees of Nilay Social Foundation visited Real Life Real People Foundation, which operates Sawali Niwara Kendra — a shelter and rehabilitation home for orphaned, elderly, and destitute individuals — functioning under the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), Pimpri, Pune.

The Visiting Team

Sunil Gade — Adhyaksh (President) Trustee
Dr. Manoj Mastud — Upadhyaksh (Vice President) Trustee
Jyotiraj Mothi — Secretary Trustee
Samuel Gajbhiv — Trustee

What Happened

Sawali Niwara Kendra provides shelter, care, and dignity to orphaned, elderly, and destitute residents who have nowhere else to turn. During the visit, Dr. Manoj Mastud spent time directly engaging and entertaining the residents, lifting their spirits through personal interaction in the centre’s hall. Secretary Trustee Jyotiraj Mothi appreciated the dedicated service being provided at the centre and assured that Nilay Social Foundation would extend further support and assistance going forward.

Nilay Social Foundation team members addressing residents during the interactive session at Sawali Niwara Kendra 2

Why This Matters

Nilay Social Foundation’s mission is rooted in the idea of “Nilay” — a home of security, dignity, and growth. Visits like this reflect that mission in action: standing beside those who are often overlooked, and reaffirming that every individual deserves compassion and a sense of belonging.

Nilay Social Foundation team members addressing residents during the interactive session at Sawali Niwara Kendra 1

Outcome

The visit strengthened ties between the two organisations, with Nilay Social Foundation committing to continued support for Sawali Niwara Kendra’s residents in the days ahead.