A home for the waifs and strays picked up from the streets was started in the outhouse of 'Swanly Bungalow' in 1942. They were provided with accomodation, food and work. It was later shifted to Mullassery Canal Road and functioned under the name, "Balamandir" with 8 children. The strength increased to 12 and it functioned till 1947 when it was closed because of financial strain; Later, in 1961 it was re-started as "Boys Home" in a rented building at Palarivattom with 12 boys. It was later shifted to YMCA's own permises at Trikkakara with the initiative of Justice T.K Joseph president of the YMCA. The building was constructed and donated by Mr. C.U. Chacko. OXFAM of UK donated Rs. 14,000/- in support of this Home. The Bread for world organization in west Germany donated Rs. 65000/- and some German friends became foster parents of some children. 

SHELTER & CLOTHING
All the children of the Home are provided with free shelter and clothing. All the requirements of the children are taken care of by the YMCA.

EDUCATION
Free education from First standard to Tenth standard are given to all the children.Those are good in studies will be sent for advanced studies. Moral classes are given on every Sundays. Regular tuition is also provided for our students. We seek the support from the people who can help the children to get proper training after S.S.L.C (Matriculation) so as to enable them to stand on their own feet.

Children are also given special training in different trades. This makes the destitute boys to come out of the Home for their own livelihood with skill and knowledge they acquired from the Home. We also seek the continued support and patronage from all our well-wishers.
Patengemeinschaft, Germany is the foster parents of our Home. Patengemeinschaft is patronising our boys home. They are taking keen interest in the affairs of our home. Late Mr. Adolf Klein lived for the poor hungry children in India. His dedicated service for the cause of destitute children resulted in the establishment of many homes for the destitute children all over India. We thank for his life and all the donors for their concern for our children.

The boys home (home for the orphans and destitute children) which at present house 34 destitute children are provided with free food, shelter, clothing and education. Home has a high running expense since we have to take care of their education and needs. We earnestly request our well-wishers, friends to kindly support this noble Home.

For help,donations and presents for the children please contact
General Secretary, YMCA Ernakulam 0484 2355620
E-mail : ymcaekm@vsnl.com

The Boys Home ( Home for the orphan and destitute children). This Home has been accommodating over 34 boys every year. Thy are given free food, shelter, clothing and education upto 10th standard and more. Children are also given special training in different work and  trades.

The full foster parentship for one child at our home is Rs. 5,000 per year. We earnestly request our well wishers to kindly support this noble cause of poor children. Full biodata and photograph of the children will be sent to you by the Ymca at request.

For Parentship, donations and presents for the children please contact
General Secretary, YMCA Ernakulam 0484 2355620
E-mail : ymcaekm@vsnl.com