a solidarity Christmas box for the homeless
Shoe boxes full of gifts for the poor … It is the solidarity gesture taken over by Nora Filali in Toulouse, after discovering the concept in Lille: “I wanted to help the homeless, when I learned about this action in Lille, I said to myself why not launch this idea in Toulouseshe remembers.
Thus, the project baptized Operation “Shoe box” one saw the light of day. Since 2018, Nora has therefore appealed to everyone’s generosity on social networks and organizes collections in Toulouse and its surroundings with the help of the association. Solidarity Resources.
Gifts for the homeless
The concept is very simple: just put in a shoebox the gift of his choice for people on the street. There are usually hygiene kits, clothes or even food to prepare a festive meal.
The set is accompanied in a gift wrap and accompanied by a pretty Christmas card.
“Then all you have to do is drop off the package at a collection point closest to your home (shops, sports halls, individuals, restaurants, etc.), specifies Nora. About twenty quadrille the city and the outskirts and are indicated on the Facebook page. Then, between December 21 and 23, I collect everything and put it together in my father’s martial arts room, before starting the distribution on December 24 in reception centers and homes “.
the December 25th, early in the morning, the young woman will leave these precious gifts with the homeless, often surprised and moved by such an action: a strong moment and full of emotion “described with pride and emotion Nora.
Success of previous actions
In 2018, approximately 550 gift packs have been distributed. The following year, the figure had almost tripled, by the way to 1502 Christmas box. “The people of Toulouse are rather generous” rejoice the young woman. To date, the operation has already yielded more than 600 gifts.
This initiative, both united and useful, therefore helps the most disadvantaged people to benefit from the magic of the holidays and brings them “happiness and comfort”.
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