吉隆坡檀香爱心福利中心缘起于1993年。当时唯悟法师到吉隆坡巡回弘法，一批为数九人的佛友受到师父 “少有所学，壮有所用，老有所依，终有所归”的理念感召而成立了福利组，为雪隆一带的不幸人士服务，协助他们重新得到生命的力量。
之后在槟城檀香基金会的协助下,吉隆坡分会于1997年增加了爱心线电话辅导热线服务，为深陷苦恼大海中的大众解开他们心中的困扰，带来一线曙光。为了提供更优质的服务于大众，福利组及爱心线于1999年正式结合成为爱心福利中心，并结合资源，互相配合。
The Than Hsiang Mitra Welfare Centre was founded in year 1993 under the leadership of Ven.Wei Wu. We serve the poor and needy in Klang Valley with the believe of “The young to learn, The strong and healthy to serve, The aged and sick to be cared for, The departed to find spiritual destination”. In year 1997, we expanded our services with Mitraline Counseling Hotline. Two years later, Mitra Welfare Centre was set up combining the welfare and counseling unit to better serve the society.
与此同时，唯悟法师深感巴生谷一带的居民生活繁忙，无暇照顾家中的老者，因此于2002年11月设立了槟城晚晴苑的首间分行――八打灵晚晴苑以提供优质照顾于乐龄人士，让他们可以享受一个快乐、有意义及有价值的晚年。另外，也希望能提供乐龄人士一个学习及实践佛法的空间。这样一来，忙碌的子女就无需担心年老的父母在家中无人照顾。
In November 2002, Wan Ching Yuen PJ was set up to serve the elderly. It provides quality care and a place for them to live a happy and meaningful golden years. In addition, the old folks will have an opportunity to learn and practice Buddhism at the centre.
2004年，爱心线开始面谈服务，让大众多一个求助的管道。同时，更多的义工加入此服务社会的行列，一起发光发热。同年5月，檀香乐龄之家设立于加影Country Height，提供长期及短期住宿于活跃，能独立生活的年轻退休人士。我们鼓励住户共修、分享及培养新的兴趣及嗜好以过一个快乐及有意义的退休生活。
In year 2004, Mitraline counseling unit started its face to face counseling service. In May 2004, Than Hsiang Retirement Home, Kajang was set up to provide long and short term stay for the “young” and active retirees. We encourage the residents to cultivate life and religious interest to enjoy a happy retired life.
2006年初，爱心福利中心搬迁至八打灵再也晚晴苑楼上，以寻求更广阔的发展空间。随着越来越多面谈义工的加入，中心于2007年开始提供儿童游戏治疗，前来寻求面谈服务的个案人数也与日渐增。
In year 2006, Mitra Welfare Centre shifted its centre to the same building with Wan Ching Yuen. Year 2007, it started the Child Play Therapy service. The number of clients also increased with bigger working space.
2009年是晚晴苑成立7周年，更是檀香爱心福利中心正式成立10周年纪念。一路走来，我们获得许多善知识的支持及鼓励。做为一间非盈利机构，我们更是靠着社会善心人士的捐助才能渐行渐稳。<爱心共行，感恩有你>义走筹款活动是为了协助檀香晚晴苑及爱心福利中心筹募活动经费，以让此两个单位能更好地运作，提供更优质的服务于更多有需要的人，并身体力行通过社会福利工作发扬佛陀的慈悲精神。而这一切需要你我一起来成就！
In year 2009 marked the 7th anniversary of Wan Ching Yuen PJ, also 10th anniversary of Mitra Welfare Centre. As a non-profit organization, we have come a long way with many of your supports and donations. The <> Walkathon is aimed to raise fund for Wan Ching Yuen and Mitra Welfare Centre to provide better services for the needy and to further enhance the compassion of the Buddha. We need you to help us fulfilling this aspiration!
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