Urban Community Development Centre celebrated the Re-starting of its various activities and programmes at the newly constructed SVD Centre on the 14th Road, Bandra West, Mumbai, together with the Governing Body and Governing Body Members of the Society for Community Development in India, the Donors and collaborators on 26th October, 2024 at 7 PM. There were about 80 people present. Mr. Sanjay Rego, the Chairperson of the Society for Community Development in India ably performed the role of M. C. for the occasion.
The programme consisted of a short welcome by Mrs. Winnie Fernandes, followed by a prayer song by the UCDC children. Mr. Ronald Quadros, the contractor for interior works was felicitated for carrying out the works economically and efficiently. Fr. Cosmos Ekka, the Programme Co-coordinator presented a much awaited Video presentation of the glimpses of UCDC activities. The presentation well encapsulated all our activities and programmes and was much appreciated by all present.
The Director of UCDC, Fr. Lawrence Correa addressed the gathering expressing gratitude for all the help and sponsorship given by the donors. He also touched upon the growth of the Centre from the grass roots level to the significant growth and progress it has made today. He expressed gratitude to the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) for making the ‘SVD Centre’ available to carry out UCDC activities and programmes. He requested the donors and well-wishers to accompany and support UCDC in its future endeavours.
A game of Housie, conducted by Mr. Surajit Paulroy lightened the mood of the evening and got everyone involved. At the end, a sumptuous spread was laid out by the Caterer, Mr. Francis D’Souza, which was enjoyed by all.
