Dear Algarve Resident readers,
Could you help me provide a Christmas shoebox filled with surprises for each of the 36 children from the Bom Samaritano Children’s Home in Alvor?
This will be the 13th year that I have collected shoeboxes for them and my sincere thanks go to everyone who over the years has helped. We cannot let them down as the children look forward to them! It is harder this year as most of the children are now teenagers.
Since 1993 the home has been running as a permanent residence for children, who due to a lack of socio-economic means or through a process of negligence are unable to stay with their families, although siblings are kept together. Currently the children are aged four to 17.
The home is run mainly with donations and support from charities and it is these extra presents that make such a difference to the children.
If you would like to help, please call me on 965 339 577. I am situated in Lagoa.
I will give you a child’s name and age so that you can make up a box specifically for them. It is a fun and rewarding experience and the children get so excited when the boxes arrive, all colourfully wrapped, wondering which is theirs! Alternatively, I am happy to receive small items so that I can make up the boxes. Stationery, toys, jewellery, hair accessories, games, puzzles, sweets, chocolates are just a few of the treats you can give.
Isobel Costa
By email
