Update: The trip on 26th November went really well, click here to read about it. Though the trip is over, the collection for good quality warm men's clothing is still open. As soon as we have enough clothing, we'll do another trip!
Your Gift
At YouthClub we are collecting good quality men's clothing - shoes, underwear, trousers, jumpers, coats, shirts, blankets - so that we can give them to London City Mission's work for the homeless at Webber Street.
Why the gift?
Each day, Webber Street welcome 100-150 homeless to a full cooked breakfast at 9am and teach them from the Bible. The first 15 men through the door each morning are offered use of the shower facilities and a full set of clothes. This means thousands of set of mens clothes are needed each year.
The best ways to do it
If you would like to help with this work, your dad or grandad may have some good clothes they don't need and are willing to donate. But another good way is to visit local charity shops where you will find very cheap good quality mens clothing. By spending your money at these charity shops you are contributing to the charity which the shop represents and then also helping Webber Street by donating the clothing. You're helping 2 causes at once.
Collecting the clothes together
Bring any clothes that you've collected to Youth Club with you, or email me [Tim] at yc@hayestownchapel.org.uk if you'd like to do a mid-week drop to our home. Also check back here for times and dates of organised get-together collection trips and, more importantly, the delivery trip into London.
Delivering your gift
When we have a good collection of clothing, we will try to organise a trip to Webber Street, for you who have been involved, to deliver the gift and possibly the opportunity of being shown around the facility so you can see exactly where your gift will be put to use and truly understand the need.
Use the comments link below to leave any questions, comments or good tips you've found for collecting clothes etc.
Hi Tim - was thinking about buying some socks -- thermal stuff....Shannon & Olivia
ReplyDeleteThey'd really appreciate that! Donations of men's socks and underwear aren't as common as other clothing.
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