Kalpataru

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
