Firstly, thank you for taking the time to look at our appeal.

Many things are strange and different this year due to Covid and this is the case with our Christmas Shoebox Appeal. I've had to think a little bit outside of the "norm".

Let me introduce myself. My name is Cheryl and I have been the Christmas Shoebox co-ordinator here at Rock Christian Centre for the past 4 years. We work alongside Amen to provide families and orphanages in the most poverty stricken parts of Romania with a shoebox at Christmas time full of treats and essentials.

This year I think these boxes are needed more than any other. To be that light in the darkness. My aim is to send out as many boxes as possible with your help as I know some teams are unable to collect this year meaning there may not be as many shoeboxes being sent.

Usually many people donate items for the boxes and completed boxes which I understand is difficult to do now due to restrictions and isolations. However, if anyone would like to donate items please message me and I will arrange collection (socially distanced of course).

Each shoebox costs £10-£15 to prepare and send. However any donation amounts would be gladly received. Also, if you would like your donation amount to buy something in particular, for example a doll, toy cars, sewing kits, gloves.......... please leave a message with the donation and I am happy to do that.

Please note: Amen will be collecting boxes 21st November.

Thank you for reading. I have included some pictures from Christmas' past when the boxes were handed out and the areas they live. I have also included a copy of the donation ideas incase you would like to get items.

If you would like anymore information or to find out more about Amen and how they help people all over the world please search Amen Romanian Shoebox Appeal in your Internet search engine.