Thank-you
for all your help, generosity and time.
In 2009, we delivered our 350th
care
package since 2004, and served 122 families in Peterborough County.
Have a wonderful holiday!
How
Families Share Care Packages works:
In cooperation
with several charitable organizations, we first find families throughout
Peterborough county, who are struggling. We then pair those families with
sponsors who are interested in creating a care package. We welcome participation
from anyone: individuals, families, and groups who choose to sponsor a
family together.
Our mission is not only to support local families in need, but also to give sponsoring families a way to help that goes beyond giving money. For example, by working with their parents to create a care package, children in sponsoring families can learn about charity in a positive way that shows them their power to help. We also differ from other Christmas charities in that our care packages contain items for the whole family. We encourage sponsors to include things that each family might need such as clothing, diapers, and personal care products - although toys are welcome too!
1.
Contact
Families Share by CLICKING HERE
2. When you sign-up for the program, you will be given
a description of the family whom you will be sponsoring (number, age
and sex of children, etc.)
3. Please place your gifts inside a
reusable shopping bag
(these
are available from most grocery stores, are of a standard size, and usually
cost $1)
4. Choosing Gifts : See BELOW for ideas. We ask that your gifts be non-denominational and unwrapped. Please avoid choking hazards such as hard candy & toys with small parts. Also, please do not include breastmilk substitutes (formula, etc.), or artificial infant feeding supplies (bottles, pacifiers, etc). Knitted and other hand-made items are very welcome!
5. Spread the word! Please send this website to anyone whom you think would like to be involved. Click Here for a flyer (pdf) to attach to your email message, or to print-off and give to your friends.
6. Honour the generous spirit of someone you love by sponsoring a family in their name! Sign-up for the program, and we can send you a beautiful gift card to give to your loved one.
Some
local merchants will be providing discounts to shoppers with a Families
Share coupon. Once you sign-up for the program, you will receive your
printable coupon by email.
Our program supports families of different sizes. Some are single
mothers of very young babies, while others may have 2 parents and several
children. Your family will be assigned to you at random, and you are asked
to provide at least one small gift for each family member. If you are
providing a care package to a mother & baby, please include several
of the suggested infant gifts, as well as a small gift for the mom.
Infants (if
you aren't given an exact age, please buy size 6 months, diaper size 3):
diapers; diaper cream; bath soap; infant-safe toys; board books; onesies/sleepers;
socks; hats & mitts; blankets
Young children: school supplies; games; toys & books; hats & mitts;
socks
Parents & Teens: bath supplies, hair accessories; mugs, school
supplies; gift certificates (movie theater, music store, etc.); hot chocolate,
calendar, candles; hats, mitts, scarves; socks; ball cap; shaving supplies;
magazines; etc.
If
you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to get in touch:
info@familieshare.org