We included pads, tampons, shampoo, conditioner, comb, mirror, lipgloss, shower caps, a new purse, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, a drink bottle, bracelet & necklace, moisturiser, notebook, pens, socks, soap dish, hair towel, makeup bag and makeup. It was stuffed to the brim.
Each teen bag had a yellow ribbon attached and a card with an encouraging note inside. I dropped them off to Bunnings this morning - the last day for collection! Next year I will be more oganised and start earlier. This is one the charities I'd love to volunteer with once I'm retired.
I remember as a kid being receiving a huge washing basket filled with groceries at Christmas, left at our door by someone who knew we were really struggling. Then as a teenager, when we were in better circumstances, Mum would shop for a family every Christmas and take me with her. She taught me that its important to pay back the kindnesses we had been shown. So every year I do something, and it always makes me feel grateful for the many little acts of kindness I have experienced and a mum who taught me to appreciate them.
"No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted"
Aesop.
6 comments:
This is a wonderful idea.
I love this idea!
yep, simple idea and very practical.
its amazing how fast the charity has grown, I think women can relate to it and they've kept their focus very targeted.
Great idea! My stepson and his GF volunteer at a unique charity that helps battered women move. They go to the house, help pack up her stuff and take a moving van to move it. This is sometimes when the offender is present, usually after an issue involving the police. Scary at times but such a great cause. He is becoming a police officer and she involved him when they met as she has volunteered there for years.
That is such a wonderful way for your stepson & GF to help vulnerable women, and very needed. I've been in situations like that a few times with clients and its very scary. I am always so grateful for good police officers and volunteers at those times.
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