Inner Wheel

Inner Wheel
Madras South- 50 Years of Golden Service

Wednesday, 7 October 2026

 Project 13.              A little comfort goes a long way                 7th Oct 2026  




Our Club donated soft blankets and cozy pillows - small gifts to show our deepest love and respect for our seniors at Bird Old Age Home. 

Spreading warmth and smiles to our seniors by bringing a little extra comfort to their every day lives. A warm blanket and soft pillow is a symbol of love, compassion and dignity. Together we can brighten the lives of our Elders.

Friday, 2 October 2026

 Project 12               Creating a Home away from Home.            2 Oct 2026




Rise and shine, its Breakfast time.. From hot meals to early morning smiles, we make sure Boarding students are always cared for. Gathering for breakfast is how the boarding family connects and starts the day together. Our Club sponsored breakfast for Boarding students of P.V. Rao Higher Secondary School.

Tuesday, 29 September 2026

 Project 11.              Serving love and care on a plate.           29 Sep 2026





Our Club shared a warm meal on two days with Senior Citizens at Bird Old Age Home in Maraimalai Nagar, bringing boundless joy and creating unforgettable memories. Their wisdom shaped our world. Today we shared a meal to say "Thank you". 

Thursday, 24 September 2026

 Project 10    Empowering Young minds Through Technology.   24 Sep 2026


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Our Club has donated a Desktop Computer to P.V. Rao Higher Secondary School for the benefit of 11th and 12th students. From Desk to digital horizons bridging the technology gap for those bright students. May this Computer open up the world of learning and supporting the journey of these young Scholars. 

Thursday, 17 September 2026

 Project 9                    Turning Compassion into action                    17 Sep 2026




Our Club has given a cheque for Rs.5000/- towards purchase of a Grinder which will help an Orphan girl Jayanthi from Sevalaya in Uthiramerur in Chinglepet Dist, who got married today, in selling batter. Few members from our club gave her used and unused stainless steel Vessels to start their life. Life did not hand them an easy start but love gave them a beautiful beginning. 


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Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Project 8        Small Steps Lead to Big Change                16 Sep 2026



Our Club is proud to fund the materials that will help women in Sevalaya in Kadalmangalam Village learn, grow and become financially independent. Stronger skills, brighter future. We are thrilled to donate towards the essential supplies of materials for the local ladies skill development program Center.  

 Project 7                                                                               16 Sep 2026


Opening the doors to a brighterb future and Bigger dreams




Our Club has given a new Space dedicated to unlocking every students full potential by Renovating a Tution Center with Computer Lab with 3 Computers in Sevalaya in Kadalmangalam Village for the rural village students.   



Tuesday, 25 August 2026

 Project 6    Empowering our future leaders with better Technology   25 Aug 2026


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Our Club has gifted 3 Monitors Each to 2 Schools for Equipping Classroom Heros with better Tools.  A.I.W.C. School Chintadripet Chennai 600002 & Mannur Chengalvaraya Naidu Higher Secondary School in TNagar, Chennai 600017.

Saturday, 15 August 2026

 Project 5         Bringing warmth and comfort to our cherished elders             15 Aug 2026 


 




Our Club has gifted 4 Big Geysers to the Senior Citizens at Bird Old Age Home in Maraimalai Nagar for keeping our Seniors cozy and cared for through the chilly days as a little warmth and pure hydration go a long way. 

Monday, 3 August 2026


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Monday, 8 June 2026

 Project 39        Educational Assitance        7/6/26





Donated Rs.20000/- to a deserving girl who has cleared her 10 th class exams with good marks and going to 11th standard towards her fees. 

Project Category: Youth Development & Education 

No. of beneficiaries: 1

Amount spent:  Rs.20000/-

Sunday, 24 May 2026

 Project 38               Reduce Recycle and Reuse        1/05/2026



A skill development program was held at our PP Vanitha Rajagopals residence. Her Mother-in-law Mrs Indirani Swaminathan conducted the workshop and taught the skills to the girls of Swami Vivekanandhar Sevalaya & Social Development Trust. These girls will be making bags using the recycled waste material.  

Saturday, 23 May 2026

 Project 37                 Care for our Senior Citizens                 30th April 2026





Our Past President Nalini Ramamurthy served lunch for the residents of Birds Old Age Home on the occasion of her parents Wedding Anniversary. Project Category: Ageing/Caring & Sharing for Senior Citizens. No. of beneficiaries: 54 

 Project 36                  Educational Support              9th May 2026




Our Club IWC- Madras South submitted an appeal requesting school fees for Sai Priya, a deserving student, studying 8th Standard in Velankanni Matriculation Higher Secondary School from Gunavathi Ramachandar Fund. An amount of Rs.12000/- was approved and a cheque for the said amount was handed over to the student.

Friday, 22 May 2026

 Project 35               Caring for our Seniorn Citizens                22nd May 2026


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Our club served lunch and donated towels for the residents of Annai Anbalayya Trust - Old Age Home at Royapettah. Project Category: Ageing/Caring & Sharing No. of beneficiaries: 70. Project Cost Rs. 10000

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

 Project 34                                           Medical Support                        12th May 2026




Our club has supported H Srinivas, a 21 year old boy who is undergoing stage 2 treatment for Muscular Dystrophy (SMA - Spinal Muscular Atrophy). We have contributed Medicine (Oral solution) to be administered to the boy costing Rs.12500/-. 

Thursday, 30 April 2026

 Project 33                 Celebrating with the Tinytots     Date 30 Apr 2026





The Balwadi School, Teynampet celebrated their 2nd Annual Day on 30th April 2026. Certificates and medals were given to all the little sports stars. Happy to have distributed 25 lunch boxes to the kids. Their smiles made the day. Cost of the project Rs.5000

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

 Project 32            Medical Aid to a little boy       Date : 27 Apr 2026




When we came to know about this 7 year old boy who was undergoing Chemo theraphy and needed help many of our members volunteered to help. We have contributed Rs.30000/- towards the medical expenses of  this Child Tharun, who is undergoing treatment for blood cancer at Childs Trust Hospital, Nungambakkam. We have handed over the cheque to the boys sister at the 10th General body meet held on 27/4/26

Wednesday, 8 April 2026

 Project 31 - Animal Welfare. 8th Apr 2026




We have collaborated with IWC Chennai Lumina and joined their initiative to place water bowls for stray dogs during the summer months of April, May & June. President Vijayalakshmi has contributed 7 bowls for this purpose. Project Cost -Rs. 1050



Monday, 16 March 2026


9th GB Meet              Women's Day Celebration                    16/3/26







In our 9th GB held in member Anjana's House to mark Woman's day we honoured a truly remarkable woman — crochet queen Subhasri Natarajan, a Guinness World Record holder whose incredible crochet artistry has woven her name into history for displaying the largest number of crochet squares (100,581 crochet squares)


 Project 30           To Children of Balwadi              Date. 16/3/26


 


President Vijayalakshumi has handed over 2 single seater Sofas, One book stand and a foam mattress to Nirmala (Teacher)  for the Balwadi School, Teynampet. 

 Project 29           Laptop to a Student         Date  16/3/26




Our member Suman Sharda has donated a laptop in good working condition to a deserving student Divya

 Project 28        Tuition Fee for a B.C.A. Student        Date 16/3/26




Our Club has donated  Rs.19250/- to student K Durgadevi, (BCA, 2nd Year, Aksheyaa College of Arts & Science) towards her 2nd year-4th Semester fees. 

Our members Jothi, Veena, Sudha & Tekki have graciously donated the amount  towards this good cause. 


 Project 27            Date 16/3/26



Our Club has donated 4 sets of dress material with stitching charges to two deserving students for College use. The dress was sponsored by PDC Sita Laxminarayana and stitching charges by President Vijayalakshumi. 

 Project 26                      Renovation at Sevalaya          Date 16/3/26




As a part of our ongoing project, Our club has donated Rs.100000/- (one lakh only) to Sevalaya, Kadalmangalam towards renovation of old education centre building. 

Sunday, 22 February 2026

 Project 25                Date : 21/02/26



Our Club has donated a sum of Rs. 5,000/- to Besant Memorial Animal Dispensary, located within the serene campus of the Theosophical Society, towards the welfare and care of abandoned and injured animals.

This small contribution is a humble step towards supporting their noble service in providing medical care, shelter, and compassion to voiceless beings

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

11 Feb 2026           ISO event - Day trip to Ideal Beach Resort

Our ever-enthusiastic ISO, Latha, organized a delightful picnic to Ideal Beach Resort on ECR. The members had a gala time, much to the envy of those who missed it!

It was a day filled with laughter, bonding, and joyful moments that truly brought out the child in every member.

Kudos to Latha for making this wonderful trip possible and for creating such beautiful memories




Friday, 9 January 2026

 Project 24      Dae : 9/1/26

Cervical Cancer Vaccination


 

Our club has participated in the collaborative Cervical Cancer Vaccination Drive organized by Madras Central at Rotary Margaret Sidney Hospital, Nanganallur, under the auspices of Association President Jothi Mahipal. The initiative drew participation of about 27 clubs.

Project Category: Care for women & girls 

No. of beneficiaries:  10 Students 

Amount spent: Rs.10000/-

Tuesday, 6 January 2026

 Project 23                                                Date : 22 Dec 2025

At Corporation School - Teynampet


Donated 170 no of laminated sheets with 1 to 20 Tables and Tamil Alphabets to the 1st to 5th std students of Corporation School, Teynampet.