Saturday, October 10, 2009

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




Thursday, June 11, 2009

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.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

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.