Kalpataru

Sale for a Good Cause - TVSHSS
2025-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Tamil Nadu
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, ensuring a brighter Diwali celebration.

Sale for a Good Cause - TVS Rubber Factory
2025-10-08 16:00 - 19:00 | At SIRF,, Kochadai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625 016, India
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 shop comfortably within their budget.
The event created a festive and joyful atmosphere as workers enthusiastically browsed through the collection, choosing the perfect items for their homes and loved ones. Many shared their happiness, expressing that the sale helped them complete their Diwali shopping affordably and meaningfully.
Through this initiative, we aimed to make Diwali brighter for hardworking families proving that small efforts of kindness can light up many lives.

Art From Waste Competition –September 2025
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-13 | At Kalpataru, NO.7, NMR BUILDING, VALLABHAI ROAD, MADURAI, Tamilnadu, 625002, India
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 expectations.
To honor the winning artworks, attractive prizes were awarded to the top three winners and two special prizes in each category and certificates were provided to all participants. The prizes included an Acer Laptop, Samsung Smartphone, Redmi AI-powered Tab, Fastrack Smartwatches and an Alexa 5th Gen Smart Speaker.
The event aimed to promote recycling and creative reuse of waste materials while raising awareness about environmental protection and sustainability.

Agrini Township Donation Drive
2025-07-19 | Tamil Nadu
Received wide range of useful items as donation including pre-loved Toys, Electronic items, Vessels, Clothes, Books, Cosmetics, Musical instruments and Furniture’s.

Sale for a good cause –TVS Srichakra Limited
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-15 | At Tvs Rubber Factory SIRF,, Kochadai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625 016, India
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.

Spreading Smiles Programme
2025-07-10 | Tamil Nadu
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.

Book Donation to Anna University – Supporting Future Engineers
2025-06-25 | At Anna University – Regional Campus, Madurai, Madurai, India
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.

World Environment Day - Theme: Beat Plastic Pollution
2025-06-05 | Tamil Nadu
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.

Refurbishment : Transforming Waste into Fashion
2025-06-01 - 2025-06-30 | Tamil Nadu
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.

Kalpataru Trust Stall at Government Exhibition -Tamukkam Ground
2025-05-19 16:00 - 2025-06-09 19:00 | At Tamukkam Exhibition
Shared our mission and objective on “Joy of Giving” and Sustainable living.
Engaged school & college students, parents, homemakers and employees.

Volunteers Meet-Up
2025-04-20 | Deeksha Hall,, Kalpataru, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625002, India
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.

Roots and Rhythm: Fundraising programme by The TVS School Students.
2025-03-29 | At The TVS School,, TVS NAGAR, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625 016, India
Roots and Rhythm was a joyful celebration of creativity and learning through workshops, stage performances and a lively carnival. The event brought together students and parents in fun-filled, meaningful activities while raising funds to support Kalpataru Trust’s social impact initiatives for the underprivileged.

International Day of Zero Waste - Theme: Towards Zero waste in fashion and textiles.
2025-03-29 | Deeksha Hall,, Kalpataru, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625002, India
A total of 28 participants from diverse backgrounds attended the event. Participants included Textile manufacturers and retailers, Fashion designers and upcycling experts, women entrepreneurs working on cloth waste upcycling, Trainers in upcycling and fashion design students from The American College.
Insightful discussions were held on waste reduction, upcycling methods and market potential. Opportunities for collaboration were explored and initial connections were established. Participants shared innovative ideas and experiences on transforming textile waste into usable products.

Empowering Lives
2025-03-13 | At Kalpataru, NO.7, NMR BUILDING, VALLABHAI ROAD, MADURAI, Tamilnadu, 625002, India
Empowering Lives: Donation of essential equipment’s to AKSHAYA School for Special Children and MOONRAM PARVAI TRUST

Fulfilling Dreams - Women Entrepreneur Welfare Support Programme
2025-03-13 | At Kalpataru, NO.7, NMR BUILDING, VALLABHAI ROAD, MADURAI, Tamilnadu, 625002, India
Women’s day Donation Programme – March 2025: Headed by our Founder Trustee Ms.Shobhana Ramachandran & graced by chief guest Ms.Sangeetha IAS, District Collector, Madurai. Supported 19 aspiring women Entrepreneurs from economically disadvantaged backgrounds across various villages in Madurai district by providing essential business tools to help them grow their livelihoods.

Donation to Old age people
2025-02-22 | Corporation old age home, Anaiyur, Corporation old age home, Anaiyur, Tamilnadu, 625017, India

Winning Artwork
2025-01-25 | At Kalpataru, NO.7, NMR BUILDING, VALLABHAI ROAD, MADURAI, Tamilnadu, 625002, India

Donation to Orphan children
2024-12-24 | Joe Britto Educational Trust, 2/185, Narasingam Main Rd,, Kadachanendhal, Tamilnadu, 625107, India

Organic Terrace Garden workshop
2024-12-05 | At Kalpataru, NO.7, NMR BUILDING, VALLABHAI ROAD, MADURAI, Tamilnadu, 625002, India

Caring Hands
2024-11-10 | AT Angel Devaki Home, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India

Diwali Distribution
2024-10-27 | Kalmedu, Kariyapatti, Karaiyanpatti, Vandari, Mokkathan Parai, Mallapuram, Soolapuram, Tamilnadu, India

Migrant workers Sale
2024-10-22 | At SIRF,, Kochadai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625 016, India

Student Empowerment programme
2024-10-16 08:00 - 17:00 | At Sundaram Campus, Plot no 3, Sundara Illam, Anandara Raja nagar 1st Cross, Kodikulam., Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625007, India

Airspring 2024
2024-09-22 08:00 - 17:00 | At Lakshmi School,, Veerapanjan, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625 016, India

Family day programme
2024-09-10 | At TVS Air Springs,, Vellaripatti, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625 016, India

Migrant workers Sale
2024-08-15 | At TVS Srichakra Factory,, Kamarajar Salai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625122, India

Static Cycle distribution
2024-08-08 08:00 - 2024-08-09 19:00 | Globe Physically Challenged home, Surveyor Colony, Madurai, Tamilnadu, 625020, India

Palliative care items distribution
2024-07-28 | DD Health, Visawanathapuram office, Madurai, Tamilnadu, 625020, India

Uniform distribution
2024-06-09 08:00 - 19:00 | At Don Bosco, Chennai, Don Bosco, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

M.A.D Summer Camp
2024-05-16 | AT NMR, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625 016, India
