Activation Santa Clausje 2024

This year, again, we are getting involved to make a difference for children in Amsterdam. We aim to give children in difficult circumstances an unforgettable Christmas. We do this with Activation Santa Clausje 2024.

We will do all we can to bring these children a small gift this Christmas.

WHAT IS ACTIVATION (SANTA) CLAUSJE?

Santa Clausje makes sure children in difficult circumstances also receive a gift in December, as it's not guaranteed for all children of Amsterdam.

Together, we bring gifts to children in Asylum Seekers Centers and shelters.

This initiative has been incredibly valuable for years, resulting in smiles from ear to ear! However, achieving this is not possible without your help, so here’s my question: will you join us this year?

ACTION (SANTA) CLAUS '24: WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO?

Again this year, we are aiming to do even bigger things than in previous years - because together we can make it happen! With all the tragedy occurring in the world and people fleeing, the asylum centers are overcrowded and are literally short on hands (and money). Necessity takes precedence at this time, so the fun things fade into the background. We would like to make a difference here!

That’s why this year we are going to help two asylum centers in Amsterdam provide children with an unforgettable Christmas:

AZC Nieuw-West (Willinklaan location) - over 60 children live here.

The Galaxyboat - Emergency shelter and asylum boat in Coenhaven, Sloterdijk - 108 children live here.

Refugees leave everything behind in search of safety. Once here in a temporary (emergency) shelter, there is little. With Action Santa Clausje, we are raising money for a small gift for every child (up to 18 years old) from these two shelters, to bring them a big smile. Your help & your gift can truly make a difference for a child.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

1. You can donate €10 via our funding page, and we will ensure a gift on your behalf! We will purchase it based on their wish list, and we’ll wrap it for the children. We make sure to deliver it to the kids at the two locations personally. Rest assured that it always goes to the right place; every cent goes directly to the children (our word of honor)! To find our fundraiser, go to GoFundMe and search 'Actie Santa Clausje' or we will email you the link!
2. Would you like to organize a collection yourself and buy gifts to donate? That’s also wonderful! Just message me at eva(at)the-sunshine-journey(dot)com, and we’ll kick off the process together. You’ll receive wish lists to choose from. We’ll also coordinate the timing of the collection – but that will work out fine.

WILL YOU JOIN US?

Joining would be truly amazing! We hope you’d like to get involved. Of course, you can also contribute to multiple children. With a small contribution, a difference can be made.

Starting a collection activity in the office makes it extra visual and tangible, with all the gifts under the tree. We can assist in setting up such an activation. The impact is enormous.

If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to us anytime.

Thank you so much once again, dear donors and helping Santas!

Best wishes, Helper Santa Eva

(@thesunshinejourneyofficial)

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