‘I want that for Christmas…’ for the 17th time during the adverts for Peppa Pig was starting to pain me. So we had the chat. ‘Some children don’t even have a roof over their head, let alone Christmas presents…’ The two year old drew a blank, but the boys got it! I saw an opportunity…
They really wanted to give something this Christmas – so I looked into a few ways they could do that. I hope you will find this rather refreshing after all the recent posts on Gifts!
Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal
Go and buy a few nice presents and drop them at your nearest Salvation Army. The Salvation Army are receiving new unwrapped gifts to distribute to adults and children who are homeless this Christmas.
Christian Aid Worldwide Christmas Appeal
Go online and choose a practical present for people fleeing violence this Christmas. A hygiene kit, a pair of boots and a days worth of food for a Syrian Refugee. It will also aid you in explaining that most things we take for granted.
Operation Christmas Child with Shoebox World
It’s too late to buy and send a real shoebox filled with treats, so go online and pack a virtual one for a child which they can choose the gender and age for. This then will become a tangible shoebox to children around the world.
I thought The Wellspring Charity Foundation PND Hamper was worth a mention too.
Through The Wellspring Charity Foundation PND Hamper Fighting Poverty you can donate a hamper to someone who is in financial difficulty who you suspect has PND or has been diagnosed with PND. There is even an option nominate yourself.
Another way you can donate is the NSPCC Letter To Santa
Each letter is £5 which goes straight to the NSPCC Christmas Campaign and your child will receive a personalised letter from Father Christmas. No excuse not to really!
Lastly, The Mayor of London website is a great resource to narrow down your search and find opportunities to volunteer in your borough.
Remember, actions speak louder than words and the best way to teach your children is through example, so go and volunteer, buy some presents or get online.
You could even just wear your slippers for Shelter today!
If you know of any other 2016 Christmas Campaigns, please let me know and I will add them xx
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