Collections of Christmas presents for charity?

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Permalink Reply by Con on November 17, 2015 at 11:34

Hi Emma

You could try Finsbury Park Homeless Family Project or the Haringey Migrant Support Centre or Caris Haringey

Con

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Permalink Reply by Emma Dent on November 17, 2015 at 11:46

Have emailed them all to see if they are doing so, thanks

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Permalink Reply by Marian Leatherby on November 17, 2015 at 12:04

Freedom From Torture in Isleden Road, near the Sobell Centre, collect new items to give as Christmas presents to refugees who have fled trauma and have nothing.

http://www.freedomfromtorture.org/about/15/7474

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Permalink Reply by Emma Dent on November 17, 2015 at 12:59

I have had the following back from Caris Haringey; they are particularly in need of things for babies and toddlers and 10-14 year olds 

We are planning Christmas parties for homeless children living in temporary accommodation and are seeking donations of toys, games and books.  Baby toys  Pre-school toys  Board games  Duplo/Lego   Dolls  Cars  Puzzles  Musical toys  Art materials  Books Last year, thanks to the generosity of local churches, schools and individuals, CARIS Haringey was able to give out around 300 presents to children at our Christmas parties. We are very grateful to everyone who donated to our appeal for enabling us to bless families in this way. Can you help us spread some Christmas joy again this year? The families we support have encountered a multitude of problems and difficulties, such as family breakdown, physical and mental health issues, domestic violence, and destitution. Children are referred to CARIS Haringey by statutory agencies, health professionals, schools, voluntary and community groups. This time of year can be particularly hard for these families. Many are struggling to afford even basic items, like food and toiletries. Your gifts will make a real difference to them. The Christmas Appeal helps children from 0-14 years. This year we particularly need toys for babies and toddlers and for 10-14 year olds. Gifts should be new and not wrapped up please. Please deliver donations to CARIS Haringey, St Ann’s Church Hall, Avenue Rd, London N15 5JH by MONDAY 7th DECEMBER 2015. Call us first on 020 8800 5300 to arrange a delivery time. Please help us to make the appeal a success and ensure that CARIS makes a difference to the lives of those most in need this Christmas. Thank you! Working to make a difference to homeless families in Haringey

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Permalink Reply by Josephine on November 17, 2015 at 13:47

I have worked with Caris Haringey and they are really worth supporting - small charity doing vital grassroots work.

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Permalink Reply by Ruth Valentine on November 20, 2015 at 10:05

Caris Haringey.  020 8800 5300.  Works with homeless families.

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