29/11/2023
Won't be long til this years event in Dublin 😁❤️
This is what it’s all about❤️
A message from Focus Ireland about last years Toy Drive appeal❗️
“Last year’s toy drive had a profound and positive effect on 100’s of families experiencing homelessness. While Christmas is often painted as a time of joy and celebration, for many families it is a source of stress and anxiety. This is particularly true in emergency accommodation. Parents wonder if they will be able to afford presents for their children, can they provide a magical experience and find some joy in their precarious situation. Children wonder if Santa will find them. The generosity of the donations received serve to alleviate some of these worries. The joy and relief that children in emergency accommodation feel when they wake up to find that Santa has been is incredibly significant. It helps them to feel like they have not been forgotten.
One of the most profound effects of family homelessness on children is the difficulty to have a ‘normal’ childhood. They often live in one room with all of their belongings, they cannot have friends over to visit. Many times, they have to move far away from where they were originally living and therefore can lose contact with friends and social outlets. This is very confusing to a child. The toy donations help to let kids feel ‘normal’ again. Santa has come to visit them like every other boy and girl. They are no different. This is the true impact of your generosity. It is not so much about the gifts, but it is an opportunity for children to feel just like everyone else, not special or lucky, just normal. Ultimately that is what kids of all ages want.
On behalf of all of the children who have been impacted by your generosity, I thank you. You have brought a ray of light into an otherwise dark time for families and their children. You have achieved something very special, and I hope you do not underestimate its impact.” - Focus Ireland (Services)
If this hasn’t encouraged you to get involved, I dont know what will. Its time to give back. Together, we can make a difference. 🎄
Check out our public donation points below⬇️
Toy Drive - Public Donation Points