Pretty Things for Little Things campaign kicks off
Shoprite and Checkers, in partnership with Age in Action, are again sponsoring the Pretty Things for Little Things campaign.
They urge customers, especially senior citizens, to put their creative talents to work to make clothes and toys for needy children.Submissions for the 2015 Pretty Things for Little Things campaign are now open.
Through the creative and generous contributions made by the public, this campaign has, since its inception in 2003, collected and distributed more than 140 000 handmade clothes, toys and blankets to needy children across South Africa.
During last year’s Pretty Things for Little Things campaign, over 20 000 unique, handmade items were received.
The Pretty Things for Little Things project calls on entrants to make anything practical, durable and safe that a child can wear or play with.
Articles can be made of any resources available and can be entered into four categories, namely soft toys, blankets, clothing, and other articles made from materials such as wood, tin or wire.
While the project is open to all, senior citizens of 60 years and older who enter their handiwork stand a chance of winning generous vouchers that can be used at Checkers, Checkers Hyper or Shoprite stores nationwide. Three winners per category will be selected in each province.
The closing date for submissions is August 31, 2015. Provincial winners will be announced in September and national winners during October.
Entry forms can be obtained from the Money Market counter in any Checkers, Checkers Hyper or Shoprite store, or from Age-in-Action offices countrywide, or download the entry form at www.shoprite.co.za or www.checkers.co.za.
The supermarket group believes in the potential inherent in the youth of our country, and that our children should be provided with opportunities not only to grow and learn, but also to just feel happy and nurtured.
In keeping with this commitment to the youth, the Shoprite and Checkers supermarket chains sponsor several projects aimed at enriching the lives of our country’s children, especially those less privileged.
Enter now and help Checkers, Shoprite and Age-in-Action to bring much needed happiness to little ones throughout South Africa when these beautiful creations are distributed to needy children as early Christmas presents, later this year!
