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
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.
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
To volunteer is to give freely without any expectation. A simple smile is reward enough
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