Charity drive Sydenham (chch survivours & Sydenham community)
Neighbourhood chaiity-drive: Can you help?
Hi neighbours!
Christmas is approaching fast and I thought we could do something as a community to ‘give back’ to others in our area who find this time of year tough. With the recent earthquakes around the country we’ve seen how important neighbours are for helping one another get through difficult times.
During November/December you’re invited to deliver non-perishable food items or new and second hand gifts to 3/70 king street , Sydenham If you’d like to participate, please reply to this message to let me know or drop off to the addess above
After collecting the items, I’ll arrange for the donations to be received by chch survivors who will coordinate food parcels for people needing extra support within the group and other families in the community.
For some tips about what you could donate, please check the list below
New and second hand gifts for woman
Canned food
Tissues
Soaps
Shampoo and conditioner
Sanitizer
Toothpaste and toothbrushs
Thank you!
Chanelle situe
Neighbourly Lead
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