Christmas with Chrysallis 2009

Dear Friends,

Christmas with Chrysallis 2009 - our annual gifting programme is here again. My thanks to all those who have contributed gifts and sponsorships over the years. Last year we gifted 30,000 children and organised parties for 13,000 children.

This year our target is 1,00,000 children with physical, mental, social and economic challenges. And, we need your love, prayers and support.

Please do pass on this mail to as many friends as you can - as the children need us to continue to bring those beautiful smiles on their faces.

Gifting Sponsorship details

Each gift should not exceed the value of Rs.25/-.

You may sponsor the gift amount (details below) or you may purchase a gift of the value of Rs.25/- (only), wrap it and label it withthe age of the child. All gifts need to be gender neutral. You may purchase any number of gifts that your heart tells you to.

Party Sponsorship details

The sponsorship per child to the party is Rs.75/-

November 10, 2009

Final day for gift collection

November 27, 2009

Gifting and parties begin

In which cities

Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai

Sponsorship Amounts can be made out by Cheque in favour of Chrysallis Performance Arts Centre

Mailing Address: Diana Tholoor, 19 Hutchins Road, St. Thomas Town, Bangalore 560 084

please mail in for details of bank transfer to diana.tholoor@gmail.com

Call: 65739341 / 9449816581 / 9886112230

With best wishes and God bless you,

Diana Tholoor - Founder

Chrysallis Performance Arts Centre for the Challenged, Bangalore

Invitation - Presentation on Enriching the Life of an Abandoned Child through Adoption and Foster Care

Presentation on

Enriching the Life of an Abandoned Child through
Adoption and Foster Care
Presenter - Ms. Mary Paul, Executive Director

Art Programme with the children of Vatsalya

Date: June 13, 2009
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: Vatsalya Charitable Trust, #717, 5th Cross, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore 560 043

email: diana.tholoor@gmail.com or 9449816581

How many different ways can we enrich our lives? Once way certainly is to adopt a child or open your home for temporary Foster Care to children awaiting adoption - especially the challenged child. You could make a difference by attending this programme.

Chrysallis Volunteer Empowerment Programmes

Chrysallis Performance Arts Centre is Empowering its Volunteers to speak, encounter, interact, deal with four critical issues:

Suicide Prevention
HIV/AIDS
Foster Care and Adoption of the Challenged Child
Integration of people with and without challenges / Inclusive Education

Chrysallis Volunteer Empowerment Programmes
- Training Programmes on Suicide Prevention and Practical Sessions on the Suicide Prevention Helpline
- Mini-Module Workshops on HIV / AIDS, Foster Care
- Demos on various awareness generation techniques:
Street Plays
Mainstage Plays
Art and Creative Conceptualizations
Radio

Chrysallis is celebrating its 10th Anniversary on March 7, 2009 at 5:00 pm at Bal Bhavan, Cubbon Park, Bangalore. Please do come.

x-mas snaps - Collage

Gifting 25000 children at Christmas with Chrysallis 2008 - December 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 & 18

A message from Diana -

Dear Friends,

Please help us by gifting, by forwarding to those who care for the children.

With best wishes and God bless you,

Diana Tholoor

Founder

Chrysallis Performance Arts Centre for the Challenged, Bangalore

Christmas with Chrysallis 2008

Our 9th year of Gifting children who are

physically, mentally, socially and economically challenged

Our target - gifting 25000 children

Bangalore Gifting Dates:

December 6, 2008 3000 children

December 7, 2008 4000 children

December 12 & 13, 2008 5000 children

December 14 & 18, 2008 8000 children

Other Cities

Chennai 1200 children

Mumbai 1000 children

Delhi 1000 children

Kolkata 1000 children

Hyderabad 1000 children

You may purchase a gift of the value of Rs.25/- (only), wrap it and label it with the age of the child.

All gifts need to be gender neutral.

Or

You could send us the sponsorhip amount -

please mail in for details of transfer to diana.tholoor@gmail.com

Call: 65739341 / 9449816581 / 9886112230

http://xmaswithchrysallis.blogspot.com/

Invitation: Always More-Never Less - theatre for a cause-theatre with a reason

Friends

The Chrysallis Performance Arts Centre believes in
'Theatre for a Cause - Theatre with a Reason".

a 50 minute medley of performances
which will touch your hearts in so many ways through
its funny, creative and thought provoking pieces.

Each piece has a varying expression and style of performance.
All of it has a meaning!

Its all about script
its all about acting - prose, poetry, movement, song
its all about creativity

Always More-Never Less

Performed by Volunteers of Chrysallis:
Sneha Kapoor, Sonali Bhatia, E Kothandram,
Karthik Ponnappa and Diana Tholoor

Concept and Direction - Diana Tholoor

Date: November 29, 2008 Time: 5:45 pm
Venue: Rotary House of Friendship, Lavelle Road, Next to Rice Bowl

There are 220 passes - block one (or many!)
the poster says it all!!
Call: 65739341 / 9449816581
mail: diana.tholoor@gmail.com

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.

Christmas with Chrysallis

Dear Friends,

Our 9th Year of Gifting - Thank you for your support over the years - Every year the numbers increase. This year the number is 25000 children waiting to be gifted.

Gifting and parties will begin from November 29, 2008 in Bangalore and across the country. We count on your loving heart to make this year special for the 25000 special children.

You may

- commit to contributing by filling in the Gifting Voucher

- support us by circulating this and other mail that you may receive

- volunteer for any or all of our inhouse/off-site programmes

We will

- update you on the status every 2 weeks

- inform you of the volunteer training/enrichment programmes/meetings leading to the many events

- look forward to your creative inputs on activities for the many programmes

Open House - Every Sunday 11:00 am - 12:00 am. Commencing October 26, 2008

Open house for discussions and team formations for the various activities.

You are welcome to attend any or as many Sundays as you like. Confirmation of attendance by email / phone.

Venue: Diana Tholoor, 19 Hutchins Road, St. Thomas Town, Bangalore-560 084

For centralized communication, all confirmation must be mailed only to

diana.tholoor@gmail.com or call 080-65739341 / 9886112230 / 9449816581

Our heartfelt thanks and warm wishes always,

Diana Tholoor, Founder

Chrysallis Performance Arts Centre for the Challenged, Bangalore

The Chrysallis Power of One - Know Your Special Friend
The first leg of the Journey

God Does Mighty Miracles
– He brings us together and makes the impossible – possible!

What does it mean to set out on a journey of different cities for the first time without ever having been there?

What does it mean to have a group of people whom you have never met before - who have worked hard and long for you to create a powerful and life changing event?

It means that each one of us has the power to motivate and inspire and do things which seem nearly impossible.

9 cities - Bangalore, Pondicherry, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata and Guwahati - South, North, Central and East India - a wonderful medley of children's voices from each city illustrating on posters the meaning of 'Integration' and 'Special Friendship"

1500 children with and without challenges - working together with joy - taking back with them the knowledge that they belong to the same world and to each other

100s of Volunteers - undergoing a life changing experience with the commitment to work longer and harder to make inclusive education a reality.

“This is the first time I am meeting a woman coming alone – to a new city – and, conducting such a well organized programme with so much meaning”- Special Educator, Guwahati

The ‘Power of One’ is a reality,

To all of you who were with us in mind, body and spirit - thank you for your participation, thank you for caring, thank you for praying.

Our journey continues with the nationwide Chrysallis Power of One Exhibitions and the Chrysallis Volunteer Bike Ride.

On March 3, 2007 I stepped out in Faith - I thank God for the many blessings He has brought to every programme.

Remember us in your prayers as we set out again on a more daunting task.

Diana Tholoor - Founder, Chrysallis Performance Arts Centre, Bangalore

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http://chrysallisvolunteers.blogspot.com

The Chrysallis Power of One Volunteer Enrichment Programmes

Know Your Special Friend 2007

- a Creative Placard Activity in 33 State and Union Capitals

bringing together children with and without challenges

working in pairs - preparing a single placard
the theme - fellowship, sharing, caring, integration

The Chrysallis Power of One

Nationwide Network

Hundreds of children in each of these cities have experienced Moments of Friendship, Caring and Sharing. Our commited Volunteer Heads spend their spare time working to integrate children with challenges into our beautiful world - you can teach children, play with them, read to them, sing, dance and act with them, learn from them - volunteer in

What do our Volunteers do?

Our Volunteers plan, organise, lead events. They interface with Corporates to enable / help Institutions in need. They work with every community - the developmentally challenged, physically, visually and speech and hearing challenged. They help in collection drives for clothes, toys, stationery, household items, any item which the socially and economically challenged will find useful.

What type of events do the Volunteers assist in organising?

Games, Sports, Music, Movement and Dance, Quiz, Creative Activities, Performances, Awareness Programmes, Volunteer Sensitization, Art, Parties, Academics

What is special about these events?

All events focus on integration of individuals / children from challenged and mainstream communities. The goal - to ensure that a balance is always maintained.

Are the programmes local?

Most programmes are conducted across 6 metros - and once a year the most critical of programmes is conducted nation-wide.

What do you need to become a Chrysallis Volunteer?

A strong heart and a great desire to make integration and inclusion a reality.

Volunteer Networks in

Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar, Pondicherry, Guwahati

Schools Networked in

Lucknow, Coimbatore, Kochi, Calicut, Ahmedabad, Raipur, Patna, Jaipur, Ranchi, Shimla

Project 2009
Dehra Dhun, Leh, Bhopal, Thiruvananthapuram

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You can volunteer in any way

- source contacts for us in each city

- lead a team in the city

- network with volunteer groups who will be able to help us

- talk with schools - normal and special

- find a space to conduct events (preferably free of charge)

- forward mail appealing for volunteers / support

To volunteer - Contact

Diana Tholoor, Founder

080-65739341 / 09449816581

email: diana.tholoor@gmail.com

Chrysallis Performance Arts Centre for the Challenged

19 Hutchins Road, St. Thomas Town, Bangalore 560 084

Volunteer Today - integrate children with and without disabilities

You could be part of one of the most challenging events in the country - bringing together children with and without challenges - helping them to communicate on peer acceptance, social interaction, fellowship and understanding.

Enrich your lives through our Chrysallis Power of One Volunteer Enrichment Programme and form a powerful network of volunteers across the country. The only network which will dedicate itself to the integration of children with and without challenges.

Chrysallis volunteers dare to dream the impossible dream!

To volunteer in state and union territory capitals - mail or call: (check poster below for details of city)

All cities:

Diana Tholoor, Founder, Chrysallis:
diana.tholoor@gmail.com Call:080-65739341 / 09886112230

Volunteer today!

Join the Chrysallis Power of One Community

http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=29478811

What is the Chrysallis Power of One?

The Chrysallis Power of One

a nation wide campaign raising awareness on
Integration of children with and without challenges
across 33 state and union capitals across the country

The Chrysallis Power of One is a 180 day long campaign

• to integrate children with and without challenges
• to raise awareness of disability issues among the general public
• to eliminate doubts on the ability of the challenged community
• to gain positive recognition of challenged people’s skills, needs and right
• to form a network of young adults who spread the message of equal opportunity across the country.

The Journey has already begun with Bangalore, Pondicherry and Chennai
over 500 children - 150 volunteers - 250 placards

See the children - View their placards - Read this poster

The Journey begins with

The Chrysallis Power of One – Know Your Special Friend Creative Placard Activity

Hundreds of children with and without challenges are working together in pairs creating placards which talk about peer acceptance, social interaction, fellowship and understanding, sharing and caring,

Over 150 Volunteers from colleges, working adults and senior citizens have undergone a life changing experience interacting and communicating with the children.

Outcome:

Empowering challenged children with a social group within which to interact with those outside and independent of their family and immediate neighborhood.

The Journey continues

The Chrysallis Power of One – Placard Exhibition

This activity will bring together individuals and organizations presenting a common message - integration of children and adults with and without challenges.

Invitees will

• witness performances by both children with and without challenges
• review the messages on posters and placards made by the children
• choose the placard with the strongest message by ballot

All placards will be printed on

• wall posters
• cards
• tee shirts
• coffee mugs
• calendars
• a coffee table book
• and, a short film 'Know Your Special Friend'
  

The message of integration will ripple for the ensuing weeks and months.

The Journey continues across 18,000 kms

The Chrysallis Power of One Bike Ride

We have a very special Volunteer - Prashant Pillai - a volunteer with Chrysallis for over 3 years.
He is our Chrysallis Volunteer Bike Rider. He will carry the placard with the highest number of ballots from each city across the country to all of the other cities.

Links

Join the Chrysallis Power of One Community

http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=29478811

Photos

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