A Vibrant gathering of our volunteers from Master’s Art Club and individual women artists was held at Kalpataru Trust. Discussed how each individual can contribute their time, Skills or ideas to support Kalpataru initiatives in creative reuse, awareness programs and outreach.
Shared our mission and objective on “Joy of Giving” and Sustainable living. Engaged school & college students, parents, homemakers and employees.
Items made: Scrunchies (Big & Medium) Fabric Bows (Big & Small) Accessories were stitched using simple materials like thread, elastic, clips and glue. Intern Students, Costume Design & Fashion Department, American College supported and made the items. First set of products was sold out at Kalpataru Trust’s Exhibition Stall.
A total of 30 individuals were sensitized through one-on-one interactions and group briefings. As part of this initiative, we actively engaged with the General Public, Government department staffs and stall owners to promote sustainable living practices and reduce plastic usage. Distributed paper bags to stall owners, helping to replace plastic bags and promote reuse practices.
Donated 353 Engineering Study Books to Anna University – Regional Campus, Madurai. Books will benefit many students, especially from middle-income families got admission based on counselling.
We organized Elders –Spreading Smiles programme at Mother Terasa -Madurai Corporation Shelter for Urban Homeless Elders for Old Age. Items Distributed: Men’s Wear, Women’s wear, Bed sheets, Sweaters, Shoes, Slippers, Towels, Diaper for adults and Women accessories.
The workers were happy to access their items comfortably. Factory workers benefited greatly by accessing preloved items at affordable prices. Workers expressed happiness and satisfaction with the initiative.
Received wide range of useful items as donation including pre-loved Toys, Electronic items, Vessels, Clothes, Books, Cosmetics, Musical instruments and Furniture's.
We successfully organized ‘Art From Waste Competition - Season 2’, engaging school students, college students and the general public. In total, 100+ participants showcased their creativity by transforming plastic waste, e-waste, tyre/tube waste, natural waste and fabric waste into meaningful art pieces. The response was overwhelming and the level of creativity displayed was truly beyond …
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To celebrate the spirit of giving and togetherness, our organization organized a special Diwali Sale exclusively for factory workers, with a particular focus on migrant and low-income families. A wide range of essential items including clothes, kitchenware, household goods, and small electronic items were made available at highly subsidized prices, ensuring that every family could …
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Programme conducted during open house, school staff and students to support Kalpataru Trust’s ongoing social initiatives. Items such as dresses, books, stationery, stainless-steel kitchenware, decorative items etc., were displayed and sold. Homemade snack items prepared by teachers and students added value and attracted visitors. Many students families from economically weaker backgrounds benefited from the sale, …
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A large-scale Diwali distribution drive benefiting 691 underprivileged families including gypsy, migrant, tribal and homeless communities. Distributed Clothes and Sweet boxes reaching their places in Madurai district. Additional support provided with the help of donors: Distributed Bedsheets, Pillows, Pillow covers, Mattresses, Wool blankets, Samsung TV, Umbrella, Torch light and Firecrackers to selected needy families, elders …
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