Cross Angle Ministries has formed a social service with a gospel emphasis for young widows in the Niligris District of Tamil Nadu. The agency is managed by our ministry coordinator, Viju Jose and his wife, Ammu. Assistance is offered to widows in need in the following areas:

• Filling out appropriate forms to apply for whatever government assistance they are eligible to receive.
• Provide repairs and renovations as needed to their homes. They mostly live in government villages known as group homes. Many of the homes are deteriorating and in need of repairs.
• Provide essential items such as blankets, sleeping mats and school supplies.
• Provide counseling and emotional support.
• Assist with finding jobs and training for them so they can earn a wage.
• Homes: CAM has worked with the government in securing contracts to build small homes for homeless widows. Since 2022 CAM has completed an average of four homes a year. The government provides the funds to build and CAM supplies the homes with painting, windows and doors.
• Employment: CAM helps widows apply for government employment cards. Once the card is issued, she is eligible to work at government offices doing housekeeping or hospitality. Since 2020, twenty-seven widows have received the government employment cards.