14/08/2026
🌟 TRANSFORMING LIVES WITH HOPE, DIGNITY & SELF-RELIANCE: The Matimand School Story 🌟
The Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai Industrial Area is deeply privileged and honored to stand in support of Rtn. Purushottam Maru and Mr. Dilip Jethe, two extraordinary individuals whose selfless dedication is rewriting the future for children with intellectual disabilities.
🕊️ A 17-Year Journey of Compassion
In 2007, Rtn. Maru’s late wife began this mission in Patalganga by fostering a small group of mentally challenged children from lower economic backgrounds. Following her passing, Rtn. Maru turned personal grief into his life’s ultimate calling in her loving memory. Alongside him, Mr. Dilip Jethe and his family have devoted their lives to keeping this vision alive.
🏡 A Holistic Residential Haven
Operating completely without any government aid, the Matimand School in Karjat currently provides full-time residential care to 35 students (ages 6 to 18) who are government-certified low IQ / special needs children belonging to economically weaker sections where parents cannot afford specialized care.
The school ensures:
🍲 Nutritious Meals & Healthcare: Wholesome daily meals, safe lodging, and continuous medical supervision.
📚 Tailored Foundation Education: Specialized curriculum customized to each child’s unique learning pace.
🛠️ Life Skills & Vocational Training: Hands-on training designed for true, long-term financial independence.
✨ Real Impact: 85+ Independent Lives
For underprivileged parents who often lack the financial resources and time required for special care, this school is a lifeline. To date, 85 children have successfully stepped into the mainstream world, secured jobs, and are earning their own livelihood! 💼👏
🏢 Upcoming Permanent Campus:
In just a few months, the school will move into its brand-new permanent building in Karjat, expanding its capacity to nurture 45 children!
🤝 Rotary’s Ongoing Commitment:
Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai Industrial Area takes immense pride in its long-standing association with Matimand School, continuously providing support for infrastructure development and monthly ration kits for all resident children for the last 4 years.
"Together, we can ensure that every child—regardless of their circumstances—has the opportunity to stand tall on their own feet."
💙 Service Above Self | Creating Lasting Impact
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