Santa Shoebox project: Help an underprivileged child
A local school has decided to be part of the initiative. Here’s how to be part of it …
The public has until the end of October which is three days to go to participate in the Santa Shoebox Project.
The Santa Shoebox Project (SSB), said to be South Africa’s most-loved children’s charity, launched its Virtual Santa Shoebox on 1 September and drop off will be the last weekend of October 2017.
The Virtual Santa Shoebox supports SSB’s three-year goal to March to a Million, with the aim of reaching one million children by 2019. To reach this mark, the goal for each year has increased, to 110 000 shoeboxes this year, 115 000 in 2018 and 125 000 in 2019.
Once the items have been selected on-line, the SSB team will pack them into decorated boxes and deliver them to children around the country. There’s also an option for a generic Virtual Santa Shoebox, which includes all the necessary contents and is available at a click of the mouse. A Virtual Santa Shoebox costs R400.
To participate in the Santa Shoebox Project and register as a supporter, visit www.santashoebox.org.za. From 1 September donors will be able to choose the child/ren to whom they wish to give a Shoebox. The decorated Santa Shoeboxes need to be dropped off at central distribution points across the country on designated dates in October. A list of drop off locations and dates can be found at https://santashoebox.org.za/find-my-local-dropoff/
The Randfontein Christian Academy (RCA) decided to be part of the initiative to see how many children dreams could come true. • Details: Contact the school office on 011 692 1165 / 011 693 5413, or visit their Facebook page here should you wish to assist.
The following items are required to complete a Santa Shoebox:
1. Standard-sized shoebox or plastic container, box and lid wrapped separately
2. Barcoded label which the donor will receive upon pledging online
3. Toothbrush
4. Toothpaste
5. Facecloth
6. Soap
7. Toy
8. Outfit of clothing
9. School supplies
10. Sweets
#All items must be age-appropriate and new.
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