It is an organization solely dedicated to rescuing and rebuilding the lives of the destitute and dying people of the streets. The Home of Hope is a centre of the New Ark Mission of India, which accommodates and cares for more than 200 residents who have been rescued from the most inhumane and unhygienic circumstances. It is a place of solace and shelter for people who are suffering from AIDS,Cancer and Kidney failures besides many who are mentally challenged. These residents who were once disowned by their families and doomed to fend for themselves have found a new reason to live (NAF 2014).

9739544444/25228000 are the numbers to call if you find someone homeless in the city, in order to summon the rescue ambulance service aptly called ‘Hope on Wheels’, run by the Humanitarian Network. On receiving the call, a service team is sent. Ms.Sairah Lorona Parker, Service Coordinator, says calls usually come through NGOs and the police (thealt. apr. 2012).