We believe that the young generation are at the heart of real sustainable change as they are the future. We have developed a strong bond with local schools and Mini Vinnie groups who often hold fundraisers for us, send our hostel residents thoughtful cards, donate the harvest collection locally every Autumn, and organise events to raise awareness about the work that we do at the SVP. 

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Young people can get get involved and contribute in these ways:

• Organise a seasonal treats collection, for example of advent calendars in the pre-Christmas period OR Easter eggs for Easter time.
• Contribute to the school harvest festival each year
• Organise a fundraiser for the SVP
• Donate tinned goods like fruit and vegetables, tomato sauce, tinned tuna, UHT milk, and sweet treats
• Donate new toys and gifts
• Donate sanitary products and nappies
• Donate seasonal treats e.g. advent calendars, easter eggs

Donations of all these items ensure that children of families who do not have very much, get chocolate treats and gifts too at Christmas, Easter and birthdays.