Registration Number: 0661-04-07
Description of Charity:
Agathians Shelter provides a home to orphans, abandoned children, and children of single parents. At the time of writing, there are 35 children living in the orphanage, ranging from the ages of 3 to 18 years old.
The home is managed by 10 committee members, all of whom are volunteers. The home employs four full time staff as caretakers, and a volunteer administrator handles the day-to-day administration work.
Type of Housing (double Storey House): Currently the boys live in a double storey house, while renovations are being done to a second home as part of the shelter’s expansion plans.
Number of Paid Staff: 4
Sources of Funds:
Agathians Shelter depends wholly on public donations for its operations. The expenses go toward rent, utilities, food, education and medical bills.
Estimated Monthly Expenditure: RM18,000
Any Volunteer Services Needed: Yes
Purpose of Volunteer Needs:
Volunteers are needed to provide home tuition to the boys
Volunteers are welcomed to carry out computer classes, as the shelter has a computer room for the boys
Description of Needs:
The home is fully supported by donors . Agathians welcomes donations in cash and in kind. Members of the public can make payment into their Maybank account at 1141 6096 5371. Alternatively, donations can be transferred to Hong Leong bank account at 160 5000 8991.
Agathians have identified a second house to accommodate the boys and currently conducting renovation. The shelter needs about RM40,000 to complete basic works such as wiring, fencing, painting and furnishing.
The shelter also welcomes furnishing such as tables, chairs, sofas? bunk beds and computers. These items are needed for the second home once renovations are completed. Please ensure they are in good working condition.
The boys are in need of school fees, the shelter is conducting fund raising for these purpose.Agathians also welcome support for new uniforms for the boys.
Cheques Made Payable to: ‘Pertubuhan Kebajikan Agathians Malaysia’ or ‘Agathians Shelter’
Fax: +603-79544680
Contact Person’s Name: Treasurer: Mr Sivabalan (agathians_siva@yahoo.com); Coordinator: Mdm.Manggai
Direction/ Map:
The current premises is located in section 8, PJ. Head towards PJ Hilton. Take a right turn at the traffic lights in front of PJ Hilton and MOCCIS (on your left). Go to the end of this road, passing several shops on both sides. Take a right at the junction. After the second speed bump, take another right and you are on Jalan 8/8, at the end of Jalan 8/8, take a left and you will see the home at the corner. There are big red banners to guide you and you will also see a recycling point banner. The homes are identified by these banners.
