Xmas ShoeBox Appeal for the Homeless

[stephenevans99]

I hope this is allowed as VolvoTuning need YOUR Help…THIS IS NOT A MEET

Christmas is a time for celebrations and spending time with family and loved ones BUT for many it’s a time of sadness and isolation. Those less fortunate find themselves homeless and sleeping on the streets, desperate for warmth and vulnerable from the cold, suffering from hunger & health issues and often ignored by society…. this year VT want to help with the:

Xmas Shoebox for the Homeless



We are kindly asking members if they would like to fill a shoebox with inexpensive items that people who find themselves Homeless would find useful, especially in the cold weather. Items such as:

Warm Hat & Gloves
Thermal Socks
Tooth Brush & Toothpaste
Soap & Shampoo
Antiseptic Cream
Plasters
Anti Fungal Talc Powder
Lip Balm or Chapstick
Cough Sweets / Lozenges/ Fishermans Friends
Hairbrush or Comb
Facecloth
Wet Wipes
Sanitary Towels
Pen
Note Book / Puzzle book or Magazine
Small LED torch and Batteries
Personal Card with Message or Gift
Chocolate, Sweets or Gum

PLEASE NO ALCOHOL OR CASH

Once people have filled their shoebox, it can be couriered to VT HQ in Sheffield. Couriers such as Hermes are inexpensive and would charge approx £2.75 up to 2kg to deliver within the UK if you use one of your local Hermes Drop Off Points.

The address to send your Shoeboxes:

VT Homeless Appeal
Stanwood Chip Shop
1 Stanwood Avenue
Sheffield
S6 5HX

The deadline for receiving the Shoeboxes is Sunday 11th December, this gives time for the distribution of the gifts to a local Charity in the Sheffield area that helps the homeless and provides invaluable services direct to people in need.

By filling a Shoebox you will be making a huge difference to a vulnerable person this Christmas….Just one random act of kindness is all it takes to make a huge difference to a homeless person’s wellbeing at this desperate time of year.

On behalf of VolvoTuning, Thank You

The Facebook Event page can be found here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/189187674871281/

[nosh695]

what a worthwhile cause .. it will be great to help the less fortunate this xmas

[scvolvo]

We've been doing this for a couple of years, do at least one or two.

[stephenevans99]

Same here....we also do one for the children's hospital. This year we thought we'd up the scale and take it to the forums...really make a difference to a lot of people. It would be much appreciated if you were able to contribute to our appeal...a very worthy cause. Cheers

[nosh695]

Dailhousie as mr evans said, if you could contribute a box that would be amazingly appreciated as after all xmas is a time for good will to all people

[stephenevans99]

Job Done....20 minutes in Home Bargains with my VT Homeless Appeal shopping list - ticked off every item resulting in a grand total £16.97 !! Result.....





Will be doing a second box with my daughter, that will be filled with items for a homeless female - essentially the same items but with more some hair care products and sanitary towels etc.

[stephenevans99]

Completed our second shoebox filled with items intended for a female homeless person....please feel free to share pics of your shoeboxes - it's a worthwhile cause and something that shouldn't just be scrolled passed. C'mon VOC'ers - Make a Difference - Please

[stephenevans99]

Thanks Pookie for sending your shoebox...very much appreciated

Hopefully this will kickstart the rest of VOC into action....c'mon VOC