Remember, in 2020, the young association of Volstroff, Une Main pour un espoir, had been able to mobilize the troops by recovering nearly 12,000 shoe boxes full of gifts intended for the poor. This time, Sandrine and her team wanted to change the action by concretely asking children, families, students and the homeless what they would like to receive. “We wanted to offer them a more personalized present, in a budget between 15 and 25 €. We received lists from Metz and Thionville, and we shared them with our donors. We quickly had positive feedback. It was mainly phone chargers and clothes that were desired by the homeless. For the wishes of the children, numbering two hundred, more than a thousand people came forward to replace Santa Claus. “We are delighted, it goes beyond our expectations. Even for our Christmas tree scheduled in Volstroff on December 12, we needed a hundred presents. We have them all! “
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Needs all year round
In four years of existence, Une Main pour un espoir, created to help foster children, has gained a great reputation. “As soon as we have a need, we publish it on the association’s Facebook page. We have answers in the next few minutes. We are fortunate to have businesses, such as individuals, who support us. “
You will understand, all Christmas wishes are already fulfilled. “But we can be supported as volunteers on December 12th. We are still looking for a makeup artist, we would also need a seat for our Santa Claus. We are also looking for a room to store everything we collect. And we operate year round, at Easter, at the start of the school year… Donations are always welcome, especially since we are recognized as being of general interest, so it is tax deductible. “
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