Corcaigh Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Just thought I'd pass on something that our kids found very meaningful last weekend as we are in the holiday season. A local DC charity - So Others Might Eat (http://www.some.org/) has various initiatives. They have a drive involving shoebox gifts where a small box is filled with items for a man, woman or child. It certainly struck our kids that something this simple could make a difference to someone's holiday. Shoebox Gifts A shoebox gift is a shoebox filled with personal items useful to a homeless man, woman, or child. We ask that you PLEASE WRAP THE LID AND BOX SEPARATELY. This will help SOME staff and volunteers to insure that the shoebox contents are equitable. Also, please place a tag on the outside of each box designating whether it is for a “MAN”, “WOMAN”, or “CHILD.” In the case of a shoebox gift for a child, please also indicate the age range (and gender, if applicable) of the intended recipient. Finally, please consider that as we serve many more men than women, we need more men’s shoeboxes than women’s shoeboxes. Each box should include: MEN: A hat, a scarf, a pair of gloves (sets are extra nice). A pair of socks and a pair of underwear. Large or trial size deodorant, razors, trial size soap, shampoo, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste. WOMEN: A hat, a scarf, a pair of gloves (sets are extra nice). A pair of socks and a pair of underwear. Large or trial size deodorant, razors, trial size soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion. CHILDREN: A toy and/or game. A hat, a scarf, a pair of gloves (sets are extra nice). A pair of socks and a pair of underwear. Trial size soap, shampoo, lotion. *Items should be new and unopened. *Long johns also make great presents. http://www.some.org/inv_holiday.html#drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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