The Shimoga Multipurpose Social Service Society ®
(SMSSS)
Towards Life with Dignity
About Us
The Shimoga Multipurpose Social Service Society (SMSSS) is the ‘Development arm’ of the Diocese of Shimoga, Karnataka, India which comprises of three civil districts namely, Shivamogga, Davanagere and Chitradurga.
SMSSS is a secular, voluntary, non-profitable organization registered under Karnataka Societies Registration Act-1960, Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act-1976 and Income Tax Act under Section 12A and 80G.
SMSSS is committed to influence positive change in the lives of the people of the Diocese ever since it came into existence in 1989.
It caters to the needs of the poor & marginalized of the Diocese irrespective of caste, creed, gender and race through developmental interventions in more them 627 villages of 187 Grama Panchayaths of three districts.
Vision
The establishment of a Society based on Justice, Peace and Love.
Mission
Empowering the poor and the marginalized through the process of capacity building and rights based actions.
Goal
Marginalized communities will have access and control over knowledge, resources and decision making for their integral and sustainable development.
President’s Message
Although 30 is not such a big period of time for an institution, still, it is an important mile stone in its relatively brief history. In theological terms it is a Kairos moment. It is a moment to look back with gratitude and look ahead with hope. For Shimoga Multi-purpose Social Service Society (SMSSS), just completing its 30 years in existence, this is indeed a moment of grace and of untold opportunities.
Director’s Message
Find joy in service; where purpose meets fulfilment.
‘The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it” –Mother Teresa.Mother Teresa’s words remind us that the joy of service lies in the act itself.
Despite challenges, our dedication to making a difference brings fulfilment.
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From Soil to Soul; Stree Bandhu Plants Hope! Plants 600 Saplings, Names Site "Vanitha Vana"
SHIMOGA (Abbalagere), August 15, 2025 — In a powerful display of environmental stewardship and community solidarity, the Stree Bandhu Federation... more
Gratitude Day – Celebrating 36 Years of SMSSS's Service
The 36th foundation Day of Shimoga Multipurpose Social Service Society (SMSSS) was celebrated in splendour and grace at Chaitanya on... more
Chaitanya Chiguru-Achieve before you die
The 'Chaitanya Chiguru-2025' Residential Summer Camp for Degree students was conducted in two batches on May 12th - May 13th... more...
Chaitanya Anna: Food for the hungry Initiative
On June 19, 2025, the Shivanogga Multipurpose Social Service Society (S.M.S.S.S.) organized a 'Mid-Day Meal' event at McGann District Hospital,... more
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