YOUTH RED CROSS-SJC,Cuddalore.

23/04/2025

With the blessings of Rev. Fr. Dr. M. Swaminathan, Secretary of the College, the Youth Red Cross Volunteers of Shift-I, St. Joseph's College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore, visited the elderly people, NULM Old Age Home, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore, on 25th October 2024 between 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM. Mr. R.Arulrajan (Roll No: A22BCD01), YRC volunteer (Shift-I), delivered a lecture on the importance of health and personal hygiene for the elderly people. Dr. A.Rajesh, YRC Programme Officer (Shift-I), emphasized the YRC volunteers to be active in social services. Finally, the YRC volunteers distributed blankets and snacks kits. The elderly people at the home shared their happiness of the visit and wholeheartedly thanked the YRC Volunteers for their contributions. In total, 20 YRC volunteers were actively participated. 60 elderly people benefited from the program.

20/06/2024

With the blessings of Rev. Fr. Dr. M.Swaminathan, Secretary, the Youth Red Cross (Shift-I) of St.Joseph's College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore, observed "Elder Abuse Abolition" Pledge (முதியோர் வன்கொடுமை ஒழிப்பு தின உறுதிமொழி) on 20th June, 2024 between 10:45 AM and 11:00 AM. The Programme was presided over by Dr. M.Arumai Selvam, Principal of the College. Dr. J.Jon Arockiaraj, Vice-Principal and Rev. Fr. Dr. A.Alex, Dean of Studies, convened the programme. Dr. I.Savarimuthu, Head, Department of Commerce and Mr. R.Rajamanickam, Physical Director of the College, were involved in the programme. Dr. A.Rajesh, YRC Programme Officer (Shift-I), welcomed the gathering and read out the pledge. The theme of the programme 'Elder Abuse Abolition' is preventing elder abuse. Every human must be a voice for those who may not be able to speak for themselves, educate others, and support organizations working to protect older people. Together, we can create a world where every elder can live their later years with dignity, safety, and respect. More than 100 students participated & benefitted from the programme and taken the pledge.

09/03/2024

With the blessings of GOD Almighty & Rev. Fr. Dr. M. Swaminathan, Secretary of the College, the Youth Red Cross Volunteers of shift-II, St.Joseph's College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore have visited the Government Head Quarters Hospital, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore to distribute blankets to the Elderly Patients in Geriatric Ward on 8th March, 2024 (Friday) between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Dr. S.Sangeetha Margreat, YRC Programme Officer (shift-II), emphasized the YRC volunteers to be active in social services and elaborated about the importance of elderly people. Dr. A.Rajesh, YRC Programme Officer (shift-I) has coordinated the programme. In a total of 15 YRC volunteers actively participated and 31 elderly patients benefitted from the programme.

09/03/2024

With blessings of GOD Almighty & Rev. Fr. Dr. M.Swaminathan, Secretary of the College, the Youth Red Cross Volunteers of (shift-II), St.Joseph's College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), have visited to Annai Sathya Arasu Kuzhanthaikal Kapagam, Semmandalam, to celebrate the Christmas with the childrens on 23rd December, 2023 between 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. YRC volunteers had a great time with them and they distributed snacks & gifts to the childrens. Dr. S.Sangeetha Margreat, YRC Programme Officer (Shift-II), emphasized the YRC volunteers to be active in social services. Dr. A.Rajesh, YRC Programme Officer (shift-I) has coordinated the programme. In a total of 25 YRC volunteers actively participated and more than 50 school students benefited from the programme.

10/12/2023

The Youth Red Cross of St.Joseph's College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore, observed "Human Rights Day" Pledge (மனித உரிமைகள் தின உறுதிமொழி) on 8th December, 2023 between 10:50 AM and 11:05 AM for the Shift-I students. The Programme was directed by Dr. M.Arumai Selvam, Principal of the College & Dr. J.Jon Arockiaraj, Vice-Principal of the College. Dr. A.Rajesh, Youth Red Cross Programme Officer (Shift-I), welcomed the gathering and read out the pledge. The theme of the 'Human Rights Day' was, a need to promote all human beings are born free and equal in dignity with rights. They are endowed with reason & conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. Youth Red Cross volunteers (Shift-I) participated and taken the pledge.

17/09/2023

The Youth Red Cross of St.Joseph's College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore, observed "Social Justice Day" Pledge (சமூக நீதி நாள் உறுதிமொழி) on 15th September, 2023 between 11:20 AM and 11:35 AM for Shift-I students & Shift-II students observed between 12:55 PM and 1:10 PM respectively. The Programme was presided over by Dr. M.Arumai Selvam, Principal of the College. Dr. J.Jon Arockiaraj, Vice-Principal convened the programme. Dr. P.James Mary, Incharge of Shift-II, coordinated the students. Dr. A.Rajesh, YRC Programme Officer (Shift-I), welcomed the gathering and read out the pledge. The theme of 'Social Justice Day' is, a need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections. More than 1,700 students participated and taken the pledge.

19/08/2023

The Youth Red Cross of St.Joseph's College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore, observed "Sadbhavana Diwas" Pledge (தேசிய நல்லிணக்க தின உறுதிமொழி) on 18th August, 2023 between 10:45 AM and 11:00 AM for Shift-I students & Shift-II students observed between 12:50 PM and 1:05 PM respectively. The Programme was presided over by Dr. M. Arumai Selvam, Principal of the College. Dr. J. Jon Arockiaraj, Vice-Principal and Rev. Fr. Dr. A. Alex, Dean of Studies, convened the programme. Dr. P. James Mary, Incharge of Shift - II, coordinated the students. Dr. A. Rajesh, YRC Programme Officer (Shift-I), welcomed the gathering and read out the pledge. The theme of 'Sadbhavana Diwas' is to promote National Integration and Communal Harmony among people of all religions, language and regions. More than 1,700 students participated and taken the pledge.

30/07/2023

The Youth Red Cross Volunteers of shift-II, St. Joseph's College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore, visited & organized awareness programme on "Green Environment" among the school students in Shri Varadham Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School, Venugopalapuram, Cuddalore on 28th July, 2023 between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Mrs.P.Dhanalakshmi, Headmistress, felicitated the programme. Mr.G.Sairam, Forest Officer (Rtd), Cuddalore, delivered the lecture on the importance of Green Environment. Youth Red Cross volunteers have been contributed 12 saplings to the school. Dr.A.Rajesh, YRC Programme Officer (shift-I) emphasized the YRC volunteers to be active in social service. In a total of 48 YRC volunteers actively participated and more than 100 school students benefitted from the programme.

24/07/2023

Youth Red Cross Volunteers of shift-I, St. Joseph's College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore, visited the elders people in NULM Old Age Home, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore, on 21st July 2023 between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Mrs. A.Arokiamary, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Dr. L.Jethruth Emelda Mary, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Mr. L.Karthik Raj (Roll.No: A21CMDA28), YRC volunteer (shift-I) have delivered the Lecture on the Importance of Health and Personal Hygiene for the elder people. Dr. A.Rajesh, YRC Programme Officer (shift-I), emphasized the YRC volunteers to be active in Social Services. In a total of 42 YRC volunteers actively participated and 68 elder people benefited from the programme.

18/07/2023

Youth Red Cross of St. Joseph's College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore, visited, Ignite Elders Home, Tsunami Nagar, Cuddalore O.T on 31st March, 2023 between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM. Mr. M.K. Baskar, President, Aged People Association, Nellikuppam has emphasized the volunteers to take special care of the elder people in our society. DR. A.Jose Magesh, Director, Ignite Elders Home, Cuddalore O.T was motivated and appreciated the volunteers for their involvements in social activities. Finally, the YRC volunteers have planted trees in the Ignite Elders Home campus and distributed snacks. Volunteers from the Shift - I, actively participated. 42 elder people benefitted from the programme. Dr. A.Rajesh, YRC Programme Officer, coordinated the programme.

18/07/2023

Youth Red Cross volunteers of shift-II, St. Joseph's College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore celebrated 74th Republic Day of India among the elder people in NULM Old Age Home, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore on 25th January 2023 between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Mr. S. Sathya Babu, Director, NULM Old Age Home, Cuddalore and Ms. S. Sakthi Selvi (Roll.No: A20MTEA33), YRC volunteer (shift-II) delivered the Republic day message and honoured them with the gifts. Dr. A. Rajesh, YRC Programme Officer (shift-I) emphasize the YRC volunteers to be active in social service. Dr. S. Sangeetha Margreat, YRC Programme Officer (shift-II) organised the event. In a total of 45 YRC volunteers have actively participated and 62 elder people benefited from the programme.

18/07/2023