Factory Row Donations
MESSAGE FROM DEBORRAH BACK
Thank you for supporting our homeless community. I have been asked by Nick, chair of Factory Row to “convey gratitude to the parish of St Joseph’s for your continued support of our homeless population locally, your Christmas gifts bring great joy to those we distribute them to on your be-half”.
This year we were fortunate to be able to provide each person with a small Easter egg to help them celebrate Easter.
To assist this charity giving in 2025. I would like to start up the monthly collections we used to have, so that the team of wrappers are not swamped at Christmas.
If you are willing and able to help,
We would like to collect the following at the back of the church each month:​​​​​
May - Toothbrushes or Toothpaste
June - 2in1 Shampoo and Conditioner
July - Gender Neutral Soap or Flannel
August - Wooden Nail Brush (Home bargain is normally cheapest) or Men’s Comb
Sept - Shower Gel (Predominantly for Men)
Oct - Warm Black Socks or Hand or Body Cream
Nov - Small Bars of Chocolate, Tubs of Chocolates (ie Celebrations etc or Bags of Toffees)
On 9th November we will also have a collection for those who cannot shop but want to contribute
Dec - There will be a Money Collection; and we will have a Collection of Nice Foods for the Christmas Hamper
Of course, if you have any of these items laying around at home you wish to donate, you don’t have to wait please pop them in the basket at the back of the church.