Christmas Appeal to support families in need

Glasgow Care Foundation, now in its 150th year, will again have a Christmas Appeal to support families in need across Glasgow. We’re asking for donations via our JustGiving page https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/glasgowcarefoundationchristmas2024appeal  The money raised will be used to purchase more cards, which will be distributed to those who need them most through the organisations we work with. These gift cards allow families the dignity of choice, helping them purchase Christmas presents from Santa or some food for Christmas dinner. For many, these donations make the difference between going without and being able to enjoy a meaningful Christmas. There are over 27,000 children currently living in poverty in Glasgow. We would be very grateful if you can help us to bring smiles to their faces this Christmas.

Here are some ideas on how you can help:

  *   Ditch the Secret Santa – Instead of participating in office Secret Santa gift exchanges, encourage colleagues to donate a supermarket gift cards to families in need instead this Christmas.
  *   Give Up Your Festive Treats for Charity – Whether it’s giving up your daily cinnamon latte or skipping a festive pastry, you can donate the equivalent amount to our Christmas Appeal. Small sacrifices can add up to a big difference!
  *   Christmas Jumper Day with a Twist – Host a Christmas Jumper Day at work, school, or among friends. Instead of just wearing festive jumpers, ask participants to donate a gift card or contribute to the JustGiving page in exchange for taking part.
  *   Holiday Baking for a Cause – Host a holiday bake sale with friends, family, or colleagues and donate the proceeds to the GCF Christmas Appeal.
  *   Gift Vouchers in Lieu of Gifts – Instead of traditional gifts, consider giving your friends and family a supermarket gift card to donate to the GCF Christmas Appeal. Encourage others to do the same.
  *   Christmas Movie Marathon Fundraiser – Gather friends or family for a Christmas movie marathon and ask each attendee to contribute a supermarket gift card or donate to the appeal. It’s a fun way to get in the holiday spirit while giving back.
  *   Festive Charity Challenge – Create a personal challenge, like walking 10,000 steps a day in December or doing 12 days of festive activities and ask people to sponsor you by donating to the Christmas Appeal.
  *   Support Local, Give Local – If you’re planning on buying local Christmas gifts, why not also donate a gift card to support families in your community? Every little bit helps.
  *   Donate in Someone’s Name – Struggling to find the perfect gift? Donate to the GCF Christmas Appeal in a friend or family member’s name as a thoughtful and impactful present.