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THE BACKDROP:
The charity organization, loving hearts, was built on the belief that for a child to escape the cycle of poverty, they need more than just a classroom; they need a foundation of dignity. For over a decade, we have served as a vital bridge for children from Bengaluru’s most vulnerable slums, moving them from unstable environments into the stability of private English-medium schools and holistic care.
By providing everything from nutritious meals to professional grooming and character building, they have spent 11 years transforming "at-risk" children into confident, ambitious students ready to take on the world. Today, we stand at a critical crossroads; to protect the progress of these 30+ young lives, we are transitioning from a rented facility to a permanent home, ensuring that this sanctuary of hope remains a fixed reality for generations to come.
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THE PROBLEM :
For over a decade, loving hearts has been more than a shelter; it has been a sanctuary where children from the slums find the opportunity for a brand-new life. After 11 years of renting our current home and building a foundation of hope, we face a critical turning point: the property is being put up for sale. If we fail to secure this home permanently, our children risk being forced back into the very streets and slums we worked so hard to rescue them from. We aren't just buying land, we are protecting their future.
Pic:- This building has been the heartbeat of loving hearts for 11 years. It is more than just a rented space; it is the only safe home these children have ever known.
THE SOLUTION:
The solution to this crisis is a strategic transition from temporary renting to permanent ownership, securing the future of our children once and for all. By raising INR 1.90 Crores, we will purchase the land and building that has served as our sanctuary for over a decade, utilizing a combination of crowdfunding and institutional bank loans to meet the landlord’s deadline. This shift is a massive financial milestone; owning the property eliminates the burden of monthly rent, ensuring that every future donation is reinvested 100% into the education, nutrition, and welfare of the children. Beyond the finances, this purchase provides 30+ young lives with the psychological stability of a "forever home," protecting them from the threat of displacement back into the slums.
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To secure our home permanently, we require a total investment of INR 1.90 Cr. We have already taken a significant step forward by securing INR 60 L through bank loans; now, we are turning to our community network to help us raise the remaining balance through crowdfunding. This campaign will help these children to choose between a home and the slums.
THE IMPACT YOU CAN MAKE :
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SALES AGREEMENT :
The above image shows the executed Sales Agreement for the loving hearts land purchase
ABOUT ME :
My name is Ramesh Raghavan, and as a dedicated volunteer of loving hearts, I have seen firsthand how a stable home and a quality education can transform the lives of children in need.
I have undertaken this campaign because I believe that providing a child with a permanent home, a quality education, and a sense of belonging is the most powerful way to break the cycle of poverty. For over a decade, loving hearts has been a sanctuary for children from Bengaluru’s most vulnerable backgrounds, offering them private English-medium schooling, nutritious meals, and the professional grooming they need to succeed.
If you had told me that we could secure the entire future of 30+ children by simply turning a rented house into a permanent home, I would have seen it as a monumental task, but today, I realize it is an achievable mission that starts with us.
The fact that these children’s dreams are currently at risk because their rented home is being sold made me realize that I must act now to protect their progress. Every contribution to our land-purchase goal ensures that a child like Khalifa, who dreams of serving in the Army, never has to retreat to the slums he was rescued from.
Please support my campaign as we work together to lay a permanent foundation for these incredible children; the more we raise, the more certain their future becomes. Let’s build a forever home and transform their lives together.
PICTURES OF CHILDREN AT LOVING HEARTS :
A VIDEO BY LOVING HEARTS:
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TAX BENEFITS :
Funding for this campaign is eligible for tax breaks, as loving hearts is a registered trust, and you can avail of benefits under Section 80G of the IT Act. Foreign funding is NOT accepted.
FAQs
Will we get to know the details of who benefited?
Yes. After the money has been collected, it will be transferred by Fueladream to loving hearts. They will update you on the details of the beneficiaries as soon as possible. Once we get this information, we shall upload a report on the UPDATES section of this campaign. You will then get an alert and can read details about the beneficiaries.
When do we get the receipts?
The receipts will start getting processed about 4 to 6 weeks AFTER the campaign is closed and will be sent to you directly.
How can we fund this campaign by cheque?
Fueladream Online Ventures Pvt Ltd account details are as follows:
BANK NAME: HDFC Bank Limited.
BRANCH: Koramangala( Main Branch). City: Bengaluru - 560095.
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 50200013106778
IFSC CODE: HDFC0000053
Please draw a cheque in favor of "Fueladream Online Ventures Pvt Ltd", and deposit the cheque into the Fueladream Online Ventures Pvt Ltd HDFC Bank account (any branch across INDIA). After you deposit the cheque, please send an email to prasad@fueladream.com AND getintouch@fueladream.com with the following funder information.
1) Name of Funder:
2) Full address with Pin code:
3) Telephone/Mobile no and Email ID:
4) PAN of funder:
5) Cheque number:
6) Amount funded:
7) Whose campaign are you funding. (Name of the person OR campaign number/ID):
After the funds are received and the above details are verified, the fund amount will be transferred to the respective campaign. This can take from 1-3 working days.
How does crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding in India is a relatively new concept and is growing very quickly.
It’s a concept that allows a large number of funders (like you) to fund an idea or a cause or event by giving small amounts of money online. Fueladream.com is a crowdfunding platform in India that allows for such pooling of funds. You can fund innovations and ideas on FuelADream and be the first to get these products or make them come true. You can also do a good turn by funding charities and causes through crowdfunding.
