Durham Holiday Shoebox Drive
Durham Parks and Recreation will be conducting its 4th Annual Holiday Shoebox drive beginning Monday, October 20, 2008. The Shoebox Drive began as an effort to meet the basics needs of some of the children in DPR’s after school programs. Last year, because of the generosity of City staff and members of the community, approximately 250 children received a gift of basic necessities such as soap, toothpaste, a toothbrush, a hairbrush, and socks as well as toys and clothing.
DPR serves 339 children ages 5-12 and 60 teens in our after school programs. Forty percent of these children qualify for a needs-based fee reduction of our program cost. These families struggle all year with providing even the most basic necessities; the holidays are an especially difficult time for them. The basic shoebox should include, but is not limited to:
Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Shampoo and conditioner, Hairbrush, Small, age-appropriate toy(s), Gloves, socks, hat, etc.
I will be coordinating the assembly of a group of shoeboxes for those people who are interested in donating a shoebox, but do not have time to put one together. For those who donate, I will coordinate the assembly and delivery of a shoebox to the Durham Parks and Recreation Department. The basic shoe box has a cost of $20, but any amount is appreciated and will be put towards the assembly of complete shoeboxes.Major credit cards are accepted.
100% of contributions will be used to create shoeboxes. Unfortunately, donations are not tax-deductible.