Young people launch shoebox for homeless appeal

Campaigning to help the homeless are, left to right, Niamh, David, Ashling, Gary.

Campaigning to help the homeless are, left to right, Niamh, David, Ashling, Gary.

Young people who take part in Autonomie’s What Next? Programme are delighted to launch ‘Shoebox Appeal For The Homeless’.

The inspirational young people with additional needs are hoping to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable men, women and children and are asking for you to support their appeal.

Donations will be gratefully received at Lilac House, Belfast on Friday Mornings between 10 am and 12 pm.

The final date for contributions is Tuesday 10th of March.

****Please help the young people help the local community****

Ideas for filling your shoebox

TOILETRIES

✅ Toothbrush and toothpaste

✅ Deodorant (roll on only)

✅ Shower gel and shampoo

✅ Face wipes and baby wipes

✅ Hairbrush / comb

✅ Tissues and antibacterial wipes

✅ Sanitary products FOOD ITEMS

✅ Energy bars / granola bars

✅ Tinned food (ring pull) e.g canned fruit ✅ Bottled water and drinks

✅ Instand food / food sachets

✅ Peanut butter

For further information please contact Nicole Hammond, What Next? Programme Youth Project Officer by email at nicoleautonomieorg@gmail.com or by telephone on 02895918051

THANK YOU

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Further information on What Next? Programme and the appeal The current What Next? Programme runs until 31st of March 2020 and the theme is ‘living in today's society'. The main focus is homelessness and poverty in NI.

As part of this programme, young people are undertaking a shoebox appeal for homeless organisations.

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