Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Volunteers Bring Joy to Elders on New Year
On New Year's Day in 2026, volunteers in Indore, India, visited old age homes to celebrate with the elderly residents.
At Rajshanti Ashiyana, they sang songs, shared a lunch, and spent time with 45 residents.
The elderly people felt happy and valued, as they often feel lonely.
One resident said that the volunteers made her feel included and gave her life meaning.
Another resident, who couldn't walk much, was touched by the volunteers' affection.
At another home, a family celebrated their daughter's birthday and New Year with the elders, sharing food and laughter.
The volunteers and residents showed that the best gift is simply being present and showing kindness.
Volunteers from social and religious groups celebrated New Year with elderly residents at Rajshanti Ashiyana and Manvata ki pehchaan in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
The celebration included music, shared lunch, and conversations, bringing joy and a sense of belonging to the elderly residents.
Rekha Surana, the manager of Rajshanti Ashiyana, emphasized that the elderly need time, presence, and human warmth more than anything else.
A family celebrated their daughter's birthday and New Year with nine elders at Manvata ki pehchaan, sharing food and laughter.
The volunteers and residents demonstrated that the greatest New Year gift is simply showing up and being present.
- Who
- Volunteers from social and religious groups, elderly residents of Rajshanti Ashiyana and Manvata ki pehchaan
- What
- Volunteers celebrated New Year with elderly residents, bringing them joy and a sense of belonging
- When
- January 1, 2026
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh, at Rajshanti Ashiyana on Airport Road and Manvata ki pehchaan in Vijay Nagar
- Why
- To show the elderly that they are seen, remembered, and valued, and to provide them with human warmth and connection
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Date
- January 1, 2026
- Old Age Homes
- Rajshanti Ashiyana, Manvata ki pehchaan
- Number of Residents
- 45 (Rajshanti Ashiyana)
- Volunteers
- Social and religious groups
- Activities
- Music, shared lunch, conversations
- Key Message
- Presence and human warmth are valuable