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Closed 22/03/2017
Weʼve raised £310 to buy items for care packs given out to homeless members of local communities.
- Funded on Wednesday, 22nd March 2017
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Our aim is to reach out to the homeless members of local communities and provide them with consumable and non-consumable items that will help ease the difficulties they face while living on the streets.
The items in a care pack are currently either funded by us, or donated by friends and colleagues.
When a care pack is put together, consideration is given to a variety of things. Hygiene, dignity, nutrition, warmth, and comfort are all important factors in providing a homeless person with practical, respectful assistance. They include a variety of snacks, toothpaste/toothbrush, wash/shower gel/soap, wipes, can opener, travel mug with tea & coffee, sleeping bag, yoga mat for the floor, warm clothing, socks, hats, gloves, and any other items we think will be of value.
When giving a care pack it is important for me to spend time connecting with the person if possible. One of the most difficult challenges a homeless person faces is isolation. Often, homeless people are deliberately ignored and avoided, some are even abused. This significantly reduces the likelihood of them receiving an offer of help. So I make a deliberate effort to maintain eye contact and show each person that they still matter.
While there is an initial target set at £200, giving care packs out is something I will continue to do for the foreseeable future so fund raising will continue throughout.
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17
Peter David Leech
Dec 6, 2016
This is in place of sending Christmas cards to people this is to give real help to those who really need care
£50.00
Chelle Jankowski
Dec 6, 2016
Really proud of your efforts, and I wish you all the best getting a few more people warm and fed this winter. Happy to help you out physically if you need extra hands xx love to you all xx
£20.00
Angela Barnett
Dec 6, 2016
£10.00
Anonymous
Dec 4, 2016
£20.00
Laura Andrews
Dec 4, 2016
You're amazing and this is such a great cause! I hope you're receiving an abundance of support :)
£10.00
Nicola Gough
Dec 1, 2016
Suzanne, Matt & Summer, you guys are so inspirational! I know this donation isn't much but I hope it helps. In the words of Bill & Ted, be excellent to each other X
£20.00
Justine Littleton
Dec 1, 2016
£10.00
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