Tara Bhavan

BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Registration Number:	001179092T
When Established:	February 1999
By Whom:	Ms.Poonam Kukreja
Description of Charity:	"Tara Bhavan" in Sanskrit means " House of the Stars". Currently, there are 15 boys ( aged 6 years to 16 years) and 16 girls ( aged 2 years to 15 years) living in the Home. Tara Bhavan also has a 2 year old girl living there. Normally, they only accept children between 4 to 18 years of age.The boys and girls are housed in separate buildings located in the same compound.
Objective:	Tara Bhavan is set up to offer Shelter and Comfort to children from poor and disturbed environments. They believe that children should grow up in a healthy, educative and highly motivated environment. The home plans to carry out renovations for expansion and looking to raise funds, please contact the home for more information
Sources of Funds:	In terms of aid, Tara Bhavan solely depends on generous donations from the public and well-wishers. For donations, please contribute to Tara Foundation at HSBC account 304 891260 101. Donations are tax exempt and receipts will be provided.
Estimated Monthly Expenditure:	RM17,000

NEEDS
Any Volunteer Services Needed?:	Yes
Purpose of Volunteer Needs:	To provide tuition and computer classes a) transport RM500.00 PER MONTH b) supplies for - school, home RM300.00 PER MONTH c) rental NO d) learning aid/kits RM200.00 PER MONTH FOR REVISION BOOKS e) staff salaries RM10,000 PER MONTH
Description of Needs:	A) Donations in cash: 1) sponsoring a child for RM 600.00 per year 2) medical expenses RM 500.00 per year 3) tuition fees of RM 1,000.00 per month 4) utility bills - RM 600.00 per month 5) sponsor a vegetarian meal at RM 500.00 6) transport allowance - RM 300.00 per month or RM 3,600.00 a year 7) educational materials - RM 500.00 per year 8) school uniform & accessories - RM 4,000.00 9) perishables - RM 900.00 per month 10) rations - RM 1,500.00 per month 11) pledging a sum you would like to give Other breakdown of needs a) transport RM500.00 monthly b) supplies for - school, home RM300.00 monthly d) learning aid/kits RM200.00 monthly for revision books e) staff salaries RM10,000 monthly B) Donations in kind: 1) new clothes for all the children (2 - 16 years) 2) footwear 3) foodstuff ( vegetarian) 4) toiletries 5) detergents 6) medical kit 7) drinks - packets / cordial 8) food - milk,sugar, spices,rice, Milo, cooking oil, tomato sauce, chilly sauce, dark soya sauce, cream biscuits, candies, chocolates, tinned mushrooms, mee hoon, plain flour. 9)a 13 - seater van 10) a heavy duty blender
Cheques Made Payable to:	Tara Bhavan

CONTACTS
Address:	63, Jalan Duku, Kg. Kasipillay, 51200 Kuala Lumpur.
Phone:	+603 - 4044 3381
Fax:	+603 - 4021 6001
Email Address:	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Person's Name:	Ms.Poonam Kukreja (Founder/ President);Ms.Punita (Full-time Supervisor)
Contact Person's Handphone Number:	+6019-3224 111

Direction/ Map:	Getting There: If you're coming from Jalan Tun Razak along Jalan Ipoh, turn left at Jalan Bachang. Cross the river, and turn left (at the Rukun Tetangga) into Jalan Kassipillay. Take the first right turning to Jalan Duku. Turn Left at the end of the road, Tara Bhavan is facing the railroad tracks and is located right next to the Hindu Sangam. It consists of single storey houses occupying a bungalow lot.

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