About Us

Our Story

Building Support Systems That Create Meaningful Change

Established in 2018, The Anchor Foundation is a public charitable trust dedicated to supporting individuals and communities through nutrition assistance, healthcare support, rehabilitation activities, humanitarian initiatives, and volunteer-led welfare programs.

The foundation emerged from a simple yet powerful observation. Across many communities, there were individuals and families struggling to access basic necessities, healthcare support, and timely assistance during difficult circumstances. These realities highlighted the need for organized community participation and meaningful social action.

The period between 2020 and 2022 further reinforced this need. As the COVID-19 pandemic affected thousands of families, Founder Trustee Rohit Ashok Janvalekar witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by patients, senior citizens, daily wage earners, and economically vulnerable households. During this period, he dedicated significant personal time, financial resources, and physical efforts toward supporting those in need.

From arranging food supplies and essential items for affected families to assisting individuals seeking medical support, hospital admissions, medicines, and emergency requirements, numerous efforts were undertaken to provide help during one of the most challenging periods faced by society in recent times. Long hours were spent coordinating assistance, connecting people with available resources, supporting hospital-related requirements, and responding to urgent community needs whenever possible.

These experiences strengthened the belief that community welfare requires collective participation, compassion, and action. What began as a desire to help individuals during difficult times gradually evolved into a broader mission to create a platform capable of supporting communities through organized welfare initiatives.

Today, The Anchor Foundation continues its efforts through nutrition programs, healthcare initiatives, rehabilitation support, humanitarian assistance, community welfare activities, and volunteer participation. Every initiative reflects the belief that meaningful change becomes possible when individuals come together to support one another with compassion, responsibility, and a shared sense of humanity.

Through the support of volunteers, donors, professionals, and community members, the foundation continues working toward a future where assistance reaches those who need it most and where every contribution creates a positive impact on lives and communities.

Vision

To support communities through nutrition assistance, healthcare initiatives, rehabilitation activities, and humanitarian programs that improve quality of life and create meaningful social impact.

Mission

To build accessible support systems through organized community initiatives, volunteer participation, and welfare-focused programs that address essential social needs and contribute toward stronger communities.

Core Values

Compassion
Every initiative is guided by empathy, care, and respect for human dignity.
Community Service
Encouraging active participation in activities that benefit society and support those in need.
Human Dignity
Treating every individual with respect, fairness, and understanding.
Social Responsibility
Promoting collective participation in addressing social and community challenges.
Transparency
Maintaining accountability and responsible administration across foundation activities.
Inclusiveness
Creating opportunities for participation and support without discrimination or barriers.

Founder's Message

A Message From The Founder

The Anchor Foundation was established with a simple belief that meaningful change begins when individuals come together to support one another.

Every community faces challenges that require compassion, participation, and timely assistance. Through nutrition support, healthcare initiatives, rehabilitation assistance, humanitarian activities, and volunteer engagement, our objective is to create positive impact where it is needed most.

The progress achieved by the foundation has been possible because of volunteers, supporters, donors, professionals, and community members who share a common vision of service and social responsibility.

As we continue expanding our activities, we remain focused on supporting communities with integrity, compassion, and accountability while creating opportunities for greater public participation in community welfare.

Rohit Ashok Janvalekar
Founder Trustee
The Anchor Foundation

Team & Volunteers

Jitendra Kanifnath Sonawane

Operations Coordinator

Associated with Mumbai Tarun Bharat.
Supports operational planning, activity coordination, and volunteer management initiatives.

Sachin Kanifnath Sonawane

Community Welfare Coordinator

Education: Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Contributes professional social work knowledge toward community engagement and welfare initiatives.

Ravindra Nagnath Kokane

Admin and Finance Coordinato

Education: B.Com
Associated with K11 Education Pvt. Ltd., bringing administrative and accounting experience to foundation activities and operational coordination.

Vinod Babu Poojari

Community Volunteer

Associated with Mumbai High Court.
Actively participates in community service initiatives and social welfare activities.

Dr. Dharna Manoj Ramugade

Healthcare Volunteer

Education: B.D.S.
Supports healthcare awareness and community health-related activities.

Dr. Vaishali Nitin Devrukhkar

Healthcare Volunteer

Education: B.H.M.S.
Contributes toward health-focused initiatives and community well-being programs.

Mahesh Suresh Kamble

Program Coordinator

Education: B.Sc.
Associated with HDFC Bank and supports administrative coordination, planning, and welfare activities.