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Ashray & Umeed Shelter Homes

Providing a true “Home Away From Home” for women and children in distress. Located in Borivali East (Ashray) and Borivali West (Umeed), our shelters are designed to reach and protect victims of social and economic injustice.

Who We Serve

A Sanctuary for the Vulnerable

We are fiercely committed to restoring dignity and providing a secure, nurturing environment for healing.

Urban homeless and dependent children

Urban homeless and dependent children.

The elderly seeking safety and care

The elderly seeking safety and care.

Victims of crime and destitute women

Victims of crime and destitute women.

Holistic

Support & Healing

 We provide comprehensive, round-the-clock care to ensure the physical and legal safety of every single resident.

Essential Services

Safe housing, daily nutrition and 24/7 security.

Medical Care

Direct linkages to Government Hospitals for essential healthcare.

Counselling

Professional support for navigating depression, stress and trauma.

Advocacy

Professional legal guidance and dedicated protection of rights.

Expertise

Compassionate care led by dedicated Wardens and trained Counsellors.

The Path to Independence

A safe shelter is just the beginning. Here is the step-by-step journey we take to ensure our residents can eventually stand firmly on their own feet.

Step 1: Immediate Sanctuary

Providing vital physical safety, 24/7 security and daily nutrition.

Step 2: Healing & Advocacy

Stabilizing residents through trauma counselling, medical care and professional legal guidance.

Step 3: Skill Building

Bridging residents directly to WDU vocational courses like Nursing, Bakery, Tailoring and many more.

Step 4: Financial Autonomy

Supporting them with job placement so they can leave the shelter as self-reliant, independent women.

Champion

Changemakers

Arti Gond

“After the YWCA tailoring course, I started my business from home. My creative designs and neat finishing earned the trust of my community, and I now contribute financially to my family every month.”

Kavita Patil

“The YWCA Mehendi Course taught me everything from cone rolling to advanced design. Now, I don’t just take orders—I conduct my own classes to inspire other women.”

Shanti Nadar

“As a single parent, I joined the Nursing Care Course during a difficult time. Now, I am in my third year of GNM and moving forward in a stable, rewarding nursing career.”

Noorjahan Ansari

“Joining the YWCA Beautician Course was my breakthrough. Today, I am financially independent and a role model in my community, earning over ₹50,000 a month.”

Sheela

“I progressed from small alterations to designing full dresses after the YWCA tailoring course. Today, I earn up to ₹20,000 monthly and am working toward opening my own boutique.”

Fatma Chaudhary

“After completing the YWCA Bakery Course and interning at The Trident, I launched my own home bakery, CF Patisserie. I’ve turned my precision and passion into a thriving business.”
Strengthening the Sanctuary

Our 2035 goals are focused on expanding our safety net and securing brighter, more stable futures for our residents.

Advocacy

Strengthening our legal aid partnerships.

Education

Achieving a 100% Digital Literacy goal for our younger residents.

Employment

Actively expanding our job placement networks.

Emergency Number

+91 98903 01915