On Saturday, May 12, Compassionate Lincoln are holding a collection day for refugees in Syria.
The donations will go to Samara’s Aid Appeal, a charity that works with local people on the ground in Syria to deliver clothing and aid to the most vulnerable people in Syria. There are 27.4 million people in need of humanitarian help in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. Babies, children and vulnerable adults are dying each winter because they cannot keep warm.
The items collected on the day are to be sent to a town which has recently been freed from ISIS control.
Here is a list of items we’re collecting:
- ALL SEASON CLOTHES,
(adult, child & baby) in immaculate condition
- NEW UNDERWEAR
(no used), with tags or in packaging
- SHOES & BOOTS
(polished) in immaculate condition
- Blankets, sleeping bags, sheets & towels in immaculate condition
- Duvets only if like new with no marks or stains
- Moses baskets and baby bedding
- Disposable nappies, sanitary towels & incontinence pads
- Soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes (unopened)
The collection will being held at Bishop Grosseteste University car park from 8:30am until 3:00pm.
Collection-organiser, Holly Furness said: “We know that there are lots of people in the city who continue to be really concerned about the refugee crisis and know that just because it isn’t on the news every day, the need hasn’t gone away.
“This collection is a really practical way of sending love and support to refugees and the charities working to support them so if people are able to donate the items we’re collecting it will be really gratefully received.”
So far Samara’s Aid has clothed over quarter of a million people in the Middle East. Thank you for making such a big difference!
Phil Hamlyn Williams added, "'new and like new' is really important. Refugees are just like you and me as I discovered on
Lesvos.
http://www.samarasaidappeal.org/.
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