Christmas seems so long ago now and a distant memory for most, but Christmas 2012 is one that Home-Start Merton will not forget in a hurry.
On December 12, devastation struck in the form of a break-in to our premises, discovered on the morning of our Christmas party.
Word soon spread of our dilemma and the response was quite simply astounding.
My purpose in writing is to say a huge thank you to each and every one of you who generously gave presents to replace the 71 that were stolen and many more of you who gave cash donations.
Toys were arriving on the doorstep from colleagues and complete strangers who selflessly responded to our plight. As a result of this all of our families got their Christmas presents and more.
Home-Start Merton makes up part of the UK’s leading family support charity, working with young families in times of distress.
Barbara Cluer
Home-Start Merton
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