FAQ's on Gifting and Sponsorship

Question: Whom do we gift?

Answer: Children in institutions caring for the physically, mentally, socially and economically challenged! 9 years ago the Chrysallis Performance Arts Centre for the Challenged initiated a unique gifting programme - 'Gift a child at Christmas'. Christmas with Chrysallis 2000 – was our first Christmas party with 1000 children from Since then the numbers have grown - Christmas with Chrysalis 2008 – celebrates with 25,000 children across the challenged communities.





Question: What do we gift?

Answer: A gender neutral gift of the value of Rs.25/-. We believe that it is not the value of the gift which matters, but the love with which it is given. A gift makes a child feel wanted, loved and cared for!

The gifter needs to purchase a new item for gifting not to exceed the value Rs.25/-. Care to be taken that the gifts are not sharp-edged, color-safe. Some examples: Stationery, soft toys, books (in English and Regional Language), Socks, Slippers, Scarves, Bandanas … any other

Question: How do we wrap the gift?

Answer: Wrap the gift with a lot of love! Your gift will bring a smile on a child's face. You may put a small note for the child before wrapping it.

Once the gift is wrapped it should be labeled with the Standard of the child to be gifted. Example - Child studying in Standard III.

Question: Where do we deliver the gifts?

Answer: The gifts may be consigned to Diana Tholoor, 19 Hutchins Road, St. Thomas Town, Bangalore - 560 084. Contact number : 080-65739341 / 9886112230 / 9449816581

For those interested in gifting in Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad - kindly contact the City Co-ordinators whose details are available at http://xmaswithchrysallis.blogspot.com/2008/11/volunteer-enrichment-programme.html#links

Question: What if I cant buy a gift? Can I sponsor the gifts?

Answer: Yes. You make out a cheque in the name of Chrysallis Performance Arts Centre and courier this to us. To make transfers contact: Diana Tholoor at: diana.tholoor@gmail.com

Question: What else can we sponsor?

Answer: You can sponsor a child to attend the Christmas Party at Bangalore @ Rs.75/-. The onsite party is for 5000 children. This covers the gift, transportation, refreshments and lunch.