CEYLON FELLOWSHIP OF SERVICE
PRITHIPURA HOME
"Life long Service for the Differently Abled"
An Approved Charity under the Inland Revenue Act No.24 of 2017
Gazette Notification No. 2288 /09 - 12/ 7/2022
Our Vision
To provide a home for people with mental and physical disabilities.
Our Mission
To care for our residents in a community environment that enables residents to live life to the fullest.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
to offer a home for the well-being and rehabilitation of the residents who need special care and attention due to mental, physical or other disabilities.
We encourage and support every resident to develop their own personalities, skills and talents. We value and believe in the facilitation of the above by the participatory activities of volunteers from the community who
work with us from various different sources like schools, training institutions in higher education, companies and caring single individuals.
We invite you join in our mission!
Meet Gayan!
At age 7 his mother bought him to our home for behavioral issues and obesity.
At Prithipura, we were able to give him ample care and medical attention to help grow into the fine young man he is today.
It has been 14 years since he's been with us at Prithipura & he enjoys his time here thoroughly with his friends.
At Prithipura we have a variety of activities to keep our residents engaged and active.
HOME GARDENING
ACTIVITY CENTRE
MONTHLY EVENTS & OUTINGS
RESIDENT'S
BAND
We are more than just a home!
PHYSIOTHERAPY
SPEECH THERAPY
INCOME SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES
ASSISTIVE SUPPORT FOR DAILY LIVING
News
Our Beginnings
The Home was inaugurated in 1962 under the guidance and dedication of Bikkhu Sumana, it began as a boys’ home. There were three huts with cemented floors, wooden walls and thatched roofs accommodating four residents and a few house mothers to care for them. Today, we are grateful to have 62 residents who are housed in six cottages, within the premises. We strive to create an extended family environment for our residents to feel safe and loved.
President
Mrs. Devika Anthonisz
Vice President
Mrs. Indira Wettasinghe
Secretary
Mrs. Swun-kou Fernando
Committee
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Ms. Minoli de Soysa
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Dr. Arundathi Kurukulasuriya
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Mrs. Badra Jayaweera
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Major Gen. Lohan Goonawardene
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Mrs. Renuka de Zoysa
Treasurer
Mrs. Inaksha Perera
Patrons
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Mrs. Rohini Yoheswaran
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Brigadier Ashoka Perera
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Mrs. Shanthini Perera
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Mrs. Indrani Perera
Our Team
CFS Prithipura has been moving forward under the able guidance of successive Presidents and Executive Committee members who serve the Home voluntarily. A dedicated accounts division manages accounts and administration. The daily operation of the home is managed by our Matron with the support of house mothers, in charge of the cottages. It is solely due to their commitment, passion and dedication that the Home is able to maintain an environment that is safe caring and encourage building independent personalities.
Meet Danuja
Danuja was sent to us by the Balangoda Courts, at 11 years of age. He had acute leukaemia with involvement of bones around his knees and feet. He recovered from the leukaemia after treatment at Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama. Then he was rehabilitated by Dr. Duminda Abeysinghe and his team at the Rehabilitation Centre, Ragama General Hospital for many months. There he had surgical repair as well as rehabilitation. He was fitted with expensive leather shoes with braces that made assisted walking with crutches possible. He attended further rehabilitation and psychological assessment at the Ayati Centre, Ragama. After rehabilitation he has been attending a nearby government school and he is scheduled to sit for his Ordinary Level Examination in December 2023. He is a talented artist and musician. His sketches adorn the walls of his room. We are very proud of him.
OUR PROJECTS
SUPPORT A RESIDENT
Maintaining a resident costs over Rs.30,000 per month. This includes food, medical, resident's welfare and school fees.
HELP BUILD/REPAIR OUR COTTAGES
Our six cottages need urgent renovations. Our toilets were in disrepair. However, four of the cottage toilets have now been completely upgraded . We are seeking funds for the balance two toilets. The Activity Building too needs a complete upgrading for which funds are required
DONATIONS - ESSENTIAL ITEMS
We welcome donations of any of these items, which are regularly needed at the home for our residents. Please feel free to contact the Matron if you are able to help us.
FOOD ITEMS
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Nadu rice/red rice
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Noodles
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Kadala/green gram/cow pea
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Soya meat
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Dhal
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Potatoes
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Tin fish
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Curry powder/chili powder/salt/pepper/turmeric
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Onion
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Sugar
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Milk powder
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Marmite
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Horlicks/Nestomalt
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Tea
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Seasonal fruit
OTHER ITEMS
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Sunlight soap
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Pynol
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Vim
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Lysol
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Bulbs
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Batteries
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Bar soap
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Diapers
DONATIONS
As a Charitable Organization approved under the Inland Revenue Act No 24 of 2017 - Donations made to Ceylon Fellowship of Service - Prithipura Home by an individual or Company in Money by notice under paragraph 1(a) of Fifth Schedule is deductible from the Assessable income as a qualifying payment. CFS Prithipura Home looks to the community for annual support. State funding offsets only a small part of the cost of caring for residents, so private donations are essential. The Home receives contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations. There are many ways in which you can support the Home. See below for the available options, or contact us.
SPONSOR A MEAL
The below lists the cost of food for our residents and staff. As food costs are a significant expense in running the home. We would greatly appreciate any donations towards their meals.
BREAKFAST
Rs. 10,000 – Breakfast
LUNCH
Rs. 20, 000 – Lunch
AFTERNOON TEA
Rs. 5, 000 – Tea with Biscuits only
DINNER
Rs. 12, 000 – Dinner
FULL DAY MEAL
Rs. 40, 000 – Full Day Meal
The above rates relate to the standard meal menus.
Any special food options as required by the donors can be accommodated at an additional cost after discussion with our staff/Matron.
We have many well-wishers who donate food on a regular basis and/or as a dhane to honour their loved ones. Please call our Home on +94 (011) 2930447 or WhatsApp +94743802141, our team will be happy to coordinate according to your specific preferences.
DIRECT DONATIONS
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GALLERY
NOTICES & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Chamika Samaravila who was employed as Manager Operations of CFS Prithipura Home from 18th April 2021 has ceased to be in employment from 1st September 2022.
VOLUNTEER
CONTACT US
Home Number: +94 (011) 2930447
Email: prithipurahomecfs269@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +94 743802141
(available between 8.30am and 5.00pm on weekdays and 8.30am and 1.00pm pm on Saturdays)
Address: 269 Prithipura Road, Wattala, Sri Lanka