Press Release
Box clever to help the homeless
Alabaré has launched a new initiative to directly help the homeless Wiltshire – the Welfare Box Appeal.
Everyone is being invited to fill a small box or a carrier bag with goods that will help homeless and vulnerable people look after their personal hygiene and keep warm - things that many of us take for granted.
Suggested items to go in your box include toothbrush and toothpaste, lip balm, liquid soap, socks, and hats and gloves. Goods should be limited to toiletries and accessories for keeping warm, no sharp objects such as scissors or razor blades and no painkillers or cold remedies please. (A full list of useful items included below)
The boxes will be collected up and taken to the nearest Alabaré Drop In Centre, either in Salisbury, Trowbridge or Devizes. From there the boxes will be distributed to the homeless and vulnerable people who use the Drop In Centres.
The Wiltshire Drop In Centres are based in Salisbury, Trowbridge and Devizes. They open their doors three days a week to homeless and vulnerable people, offering warm shelter, hot food and drink and advice on issues like health and housing. The welfare boxes will give people their own set of toiletries that they can use at the Drop In and take with them wherever they go, whether that’s to hostels, friends’ houses or the streets.
Drop In Centre Manager Doreen Knight said “Toiletries are as important to homeless people as they are to you or me. Personal hygiene is something most of us take for granted and plays a big part in boosting self esteem and confidence.”
She added “Although box appeals are usually run just at Christmas time, this appeal is going to run all year round because homeless and vulnerable people need our support throughout the year.”
If you want to find out more about the Welfare Box Appeal call Yvonne Way on 08450 78 68 08.
Or you can drop your Welfare Box off at Alabaré’s Salisbury Office at 33 Brown Street or at your nearest Drop In Centre (addresses and opening times included below).
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For more information or to arrange an interview call Lara Higgins on 01722 344484
Alabaré Christian Care Centres is a regional charity, providing a range of services including supported housing, floating support services, drop-in centres, information, advice and training services and a registered care home. The charity works with the homeless, ex-offenders, young people, individuals with a learning difficulty, vulnerable women and people with drug and alcohol problems, aiming to assist them with realising their potential and becoming valued members of society.
www.alabare.co.uk
Drop In Centres
Salisbury: The Friary Community Centre, Carmelite Way, Salisbury
Open Mon, Fri and Sun 11am to 3pm
Trowbridge: 12a – 13 Duke Street, Trowbridge
Open Mon, Tues, Thur 10am to 1:30pm
Devizes: Station Road, Devizes, SN10 1BZ
Mon, Wed, Fri 10am to 1:30
Useful items to donate
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Liquid soap
Deodorant
Flannel
Towel
Hairbrush/comb
Hair bands
Shampoo
Conditioner
Water bottle
Hat
Gloves
Socks
Pocket tissues
Toilet roll
Cleansing wipes
Lip balm/Chapstick
Moisturiser |