Deep Griha serves the poor and needy inhabitants of the urban slums of Pune, India. It began with one small dispensary in 1975, but rapidly expanded and now has a staff of over 130 doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers, technical instructors and many other skilled and less-skilled workers. Deep Griha’s mission is to foster a sense of human dignity and hope among those being served. Over the past 25 years Deep Griha has taken a holistic approach towards community development. Deep Griha’s efforts, which began with one small clinic, now extend to 4 urban slum communities and 10 surrounding villages, serving over 60,000 with a staff of approximately 150