Keep Brighton’s homeless warm and fed this Christmas
Brighton Philanthropy are a small group of friends who have got together to make a difference this Christmas for the homeless residents of Brighton & Hove and surrounding areas. They have launched a shoebox appeal for Christmas to support Brighton & Hove’s homeless residents this Winter.
Brighton Philanthropy are a small group of friends who have got together using social media networks to make a difference this Christmas for the homeless residents of Brighton & Hove and surrounding areas.
They have launched a shoebox appeal for Christmas to support Brighton & Hove’s homeless residents this Winter.
If you would like to donate, they are looking for decorated shoeboxes that contain all or some of the following:
♦ Toothbrush
♦ Toothpaste
♦ Deodorant
♦ Feminine products
♦ Pair of socks
♦ Snacks
♦ Bottle of Water
♦ Non perishable food products
♦ A simple essential first-aid kit
♦ A hand written Christmas card
As well as their shoebox appeal they are also looking for donations of the following:
♦ Sleeping bags
♦ Sleeping/yoga mats
♦ Small tents
♦ Unwanted gloves, scarves and hats
♦ Hot water bottles
♦ Packs of new underwear (male and female)
♦ Any other unwanted clothing items that would keep a homeless person warm (jackets, hoodies, shoes, jumpers, etc).
If you are able to donate any of the above items, leave a comment or send them an inbox message to their FACEBOOK page.
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