South Yorkshire based charity Roundabout has issued a plea for the public to donate spare decorations to help homeless youths get in the “festive spirit”.<\/p>\n
As part of a special Christmas appeal, Roundabout has also invited public members to either donate money directly or buy a gift from their Amazon Wishlist to help make Christmas a special occasion for the young people they work with.<\/p>\n
Jess Hudson, Roundabout\u2019s Community Fundraiser, said Christmas can be a particularly difficult time for young people without a home.<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of people we work with don\u2019t have those close family and friends support networks that others have at Christmas.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe try and really make sure that they have a gift to open on Christmas Day so they feel special and value,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The charity has set out what public donations can help provide young homeless people with this Christmas.<\/p>\n
Examples range from \u00a37.50 for a festive meal, \u00a315 to ensure they have a special day, and \u00a330 to help keep a family together with a meditative session.<\/p>\n
Items included in the Wishlist include wash sets, board games and gift cards.<\/p>\n
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