Tirunelveli Social Service Society, popularly known as T.S.S.S. was found in 1972. It is the official organ of the Catholic Diocese of Palyamkottai. It works for the social advancement of a large number of vulnerable and downtrodden people in the society. It has diversified its activities and reaches out to cover a large number of poor people in order to create wider, deeper and sustainable impact on development of the poor and marginalized sections of the society. The motto of T.S.S.S. is “That they may have Life”.
TSSS operates in 15 Blocks of Tirunelveli District and 3 blocks of Tuticorin District. It also works with Tirunelveli Corporation and other urban areas. The jurisdiction of TSSS covers 6102.7 sq.kms with a population of 26, 52, 273. To its credit, TSSS has mobilized 20000 plus women and marginal farmers in to SHGs and Federations.
Establishing a just society adopting human values of love, peace, justice, equality and prosperity among the poor and marginalized.
Sustainable economic enhancement of target people through self reliant people’s federation.
Lead people towards prosperity
Women Empowerment
Child Rights and Protection
Agriculture and Ecology
Rehabilitation of Srilankan Tamils
Advocacy and Lobby
Educational Initiatives
Health Promotion
Economic Development
Livelihood and Security
Institutional Services