TouchPoint is delighted to announce the launch of the TouchPoint Kids Christmas Gifts Appeal 2023!
We talk to parents and carers who don’t know how they are going to afford Christmas this year.
We are launching this appeal to raise funds to distribute gift vouchers to local families who are really feeling the pinch. Our Christmas Appeal last year supported over 200 local children, but this year it has become clear to us that we must be more ambitious and reach more families in such challenging times.
We are working closely with local organisations such as Uttlesford Foodbank, Mind in West Essex, schools and local support agencies to help us make sure this support reaches the families that most need it.
Through consultation with our partners, we estimate that there are more than 600 children in our area for whom this initiative would make a huge difference. For parents it will help ease some of the stress and anxiety that can be associated with Christmas when you are struggling to pay your bills.
We have set an ambitious fundraising target of £15,000.
The more money we raise, the more children we can support. If we exceed our target, we will be able to reach further afield, as far as the money we raise allows us to go!
We want to distribute £25 worth of vouchers to every child that is in need in our area this Christmas. The TouchPoint Kids Christmas Gifts Appeal encourages the local community to unite and make a difference. Whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word, everyone can play a part. TouchPoint is collaborating with local businesses, schools, and organisations to expand the reach and impact of the Kids Christmas Gifts Appeal.
How to get involved:
Donate:
Visit our Just Giving campaign at www.justgiving.com/campaign/touchpoint-christmas-appeal-2023 to make a donation. If you are a business or organisation and would like to discuss larger donations or other ways to get involved, please get in touch on info@thetouchpoint.org or call 07572 114882
Set up a fundraiser:
Maybe you want to do a bake sale, run 5K, sit in a bath of beans, do a sponsored silence – whatever great ideas you come up with, Just Giving makes it easy for you to set up your goals and share your progress with your friends and family Just click here to get started!
Volunteer:
If you would like to get involved and give the gift of your time, please email volunteer@thetouchpoint.org with your contact details and one of our friendly team will get back to you.
We’ve really set our sights high this year, and we know that we can only achieve our target with the support of our amazing community. Every penny counts and will go straight to the gift vouchers fund. Thank you!