It started with a whisper.
Before Pumpkin House existed, we spent a whole day trying to find a school place for one child. Every door closed. Then a tiny voice asked:
“Can’t I stay with you, Madam?”
That whisper said it all. In 2005 an inner message, “Protect you my priceless kin,” gave us our name: Pumpkin House. With nothing in our pockets and smiles on our faces, we simply began.
Each of our first children had an amazing story. Their courage moved us to work harder and never give up, and we have kept listening for those whispers ever since.
Watch Stella tell our story
2005
Pumpkin House begins in a humble home in Vidhyanagar, with just a few children.
2007
We move to a larger home. Volunteers start walking in, and help flows.
2015
Our first school bus arrives, and two more soon follow.
Today
More than 3,500 children cared for, and 565 students at Divine Grace School.
Our four pillars
Everything we do at Pumpkin House rests on these.
Faith
To make things not only easy, but possible.
Hope
To see light despite the darkness.
Love
To give without any expectations.
Understanding
To listen, and feel even what has not been said.