Carmelite Social Service Society is a people-driven organization – right from the people who started it with a vision, to the people who work for us to bring change at the grassroots, to the people who support our work, and most importantly the people who serve on the ground through our work.
Committed , responsible people who are passionate to make a difference to the world around them are the backbone of Carmelite Social Service Society. We have always taken our role as that of a catalyst in the process of bringing change, but ultimately if we are aiming real and sustainable development, change has to be driven by people themselves.
Over the years, Carmelite Social Service Society has received the love, support and trust of millions of individuals, who have enabled us to create high impact programmes and benefit over 1.5 million people every year. We always take pride in making our supporters active partners in our programmes either than just channelize their resources to do good.
On 1st June and 5th June, Carmelite Social Services (CSS) inaugurated its 4th, 5th and 6th sewing skill Centre across Pandori Rajputa, Barial and Nandachaur. This initiative aims to empower marginalized women by equipping them with stitching and tailoring skills, paving the way towards financial independence. The first training batch includes 20 to 25 women in each Centre from disadvantaged and skill building. These centers offer free tailoring, reflecting CSS’s commitment to enhancing skills, fostering self- reliance, and uplifting underprivileged women.
On, 2nd June, 2025 Carmelite Social Services has launched a pioneering training initiative inside the central jail, offering a combined stitching and beautician course aimed at rehabilitating women inmates. This initiative strives to empower women by providing vocational skills in tailoring and beautician services, paving the way for post-release financial independence. CSS is committed to nurturing self-reliance through comprehensive skill- building programs – offered free of cost to participants. The inaugural batch comprises 20 women inmates from various backgrounds. The curriculum covers stitching and tailoring skills for garment creation whereas beautician training, includes basic grooming services.
On 5th May 2025, Under the 'Swachhata Abhiyan, a cleanliness drive was conducted in village Khanaura by Carmelite Social Services under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Thomas P with the help of Sarpanch (Parminder Singh). On this occasion the village ground and surrounding areas were cleaned. Sr.Shalin Jose, Sr.Ekta and staff members were present on the occasion.
On 3rd April 2025, Under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Thomas Puthenpurackal Carmelite Social Services took an initiative to perform Street Play at Various places of Hoshiarpur city (Labour Shed, Clock tower, Bus stand, City Centre and Shaheed Bhagat Singh chownk). Punjab Police extended their whole hearted support and help.
