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Visitors to the Homes marvel at what is today the most unique testimony to the love Dr.Graham had for the children of the Hills.  The Homes stretch through the Hill of Deolo and present to all who come a vision of a man who over hundred years ago started work to love those who needed love.

Over the years this love has grown many folds and is expressed in the wonderful response we have had from old boys and girls and well wishers across the world.  They have rallied to keep together the structure of the Homes despite the ravages of a century in which little feet grew up to be worthy citizens.

Many of the buildings are etched in the minds of people across the world.  It must feel good to see old structures rejuvenated.  The Jarvie Hall, which is the pride of the school, is in fine form today, thanks to the contributions we have received.  The swimming pool sports a new look and continues to bring joy to all students.  We would like to list some of the projects which we have completed only because of the help we have received so generously.

Jarvie Hall
This was a major task which involved putting up a new roof, new plastering, painting and electrical fittings.  The stage of the hall has been thoroughly repaired with new lightening arrangements. The seats too needed repair and the most exciting part has been the repair of the clock tower. Unfortunately, we cannot bring back the chime as it is beyond repair. We may need to fix a new one but it is difficult to find it. The children do love to hear the clock tower chime but we will have to wait for that. Total expenditure Rs. 5,37,000/-.

Elliot Cottage
Both the interior and exterior of this cottage has been repaired and modern toilet fittings have replaced the worn out ones.  Most of the doors too have been changed.  A total expenditure of Rs.33,000/-

Calcutta Cottage
Here to interior exterior and the roof of the cottage was repaired and painted.  New toilet facilities and flooring was replaced.  A total expenditure of Rs.102000

Deolo Cottage
This has been renovated thoroughly as it was unlivable prior to the repairs.  It now is used as staff quarters with reliable toilet and kitchen facilities and new electrical fittings. A total expenditure of Rs. 95000/-.

Ahava Chapel
This of place of prayer was totally damaged but today with its roof repaired and all floorboards changed, new windows put in, it is a place of peace again.  Smart painted inside and outside cost totally about Rs. 61,000/-.

Thoburn, Bene Wood Burn Laidlaw and Assam Cottages
These cottages too have been repaired and painted with a total expense of approx Rs. 60,000.

Kinder Garden School
Extensive work has been done here with the whole wall of the school scraped repaired and painted.  Class Rooms too have been painted and repaired as necessary.  30 double chairs and tables and 15 wooden writing tables have been added at a cost of only Rs. 102000/-.

Junior School
Here to the verandah is replastered and polished and wooden railings completely replaced.  The walls were too repaired and painted and care taken to repair broken windows.  New door, replacement of broken floor boards and 30 new double desks in iron frames have also been supplied.  Total expenditure Rs. 2,66,500/-.

Senior School
Similar repair work was completed in senior school to with black boards repainted verandah railings replaced and desks and benches repaired.  Total Expenditure Rs. 98500/-.

Steel Memorial Center
Here too the exterior was painted, roof repaired and painted, broken windows and doors replaced.  Total cost about Rs. 43,000/-.

Better hygiene and warm food
Twenty water purifiers have been installed at the cottages and Inrge one in the central kitchen. This will keep our children from getting the runs. The new food warmers should also give them greater joy in the central kitchen. Twenty food warmers have been installed. Hot water geysers are being installed at the cottages.

Swimming Pool 
The third phase repairing work has been done To make it look truly professional. Seating arrangements for spectators have been reworked. New changing rooms for boys and girls have been built and complete the work at the showers has been replaced. Total expenditure Rs. 2,83,000l-.