Sofosh

Society of Friends of Sassoon Hospitals, or SOFOSH, was founded in 1964 by a group of public spirited citizens. The aim was to supplement the medical services provided by the hospital through a range of humanitarian services for crisis affected patients & their families, and to support the hospital itself by these providing much needed facilities.

SOFOSH's programs include:
- Patient Welfare
a. HIV/AIDS Project
b. TB Project
c. Burns Project
d. Material & Medical Assistance
e. Nutrition Clinic and Health Education Program
f. Donation of useful equipment to the hospital
- Childcare Activities
a. 'Shreevatsa' - Child Care Centre
b. Adoption
c. 'TARA' - Home for Mentally Challenged Children
- Counseling Activities
a. Patient Counseling
b. Pre and post adoptive family counseling
c. Counseling for children
d. Services for women in crisis
e. Training for social work students