Chaplaincy Shoe Box Appeal 2018 - Reminder
The Chaplaincy is again supporting our 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 to help fill the boxes.
Children’s 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
All items may be left in G12a or at the Student Hub. The Chaplaincy Prefects will supervise the sorting and packing of the boxes between Friday 7 September and Wednesday 17 October 2018.
Mary Benham
Chaplaincy Co-ordinator
