Chaplaincy Shoe Box Appeal 2020 - Reminder
The Chaplaincy is again supporting the St Anne's Parish Shoe Box Appeal, to provide gifts for children who would not otherwise receive a Christmas present. This year the boxes are being distributed by Teams4U.
Each shoebox will be given to a vulnerable child, or family, through schools, nurseries, hospitals and orphanages.
The aim of T4U is that each box is given in relationship with the local community as part of a long-term commitment to these children. This includes financing pre-school programmes to support their education and development.
We are encouraging everyone to bring one item.
All donations will be isolated for a week before the Chaplaincy Prefects organise the packing of the shoe boxes.
What these children need most are educational and hygiene supplies, e.g.
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Hairbrush/comb
- Facecloth and soap
- Stationery/pens/pencils/paper
Please also include a few small gifts, e.g.
- A soft toy, ball, game, puzzle, stickers, balloons
- Gloves/hats/scarves
Homecare Family Shoe Boxes
- Cooking utensils (no knives), candles, hairbrush plastic utensils (plates, bowls, cutlery)
- Soap, small Christmas decorations, small decorative items, small saucepans
- T-towels (preferably quite decorative), plastic containers, washing line pegs
- Washing up cloths
We also need shoe boxes.
All items may be left in G12a or at the Student Hub by 5 October 2020.
Mary Benham
Chaplaincy Co-ordinator