This year I packed two bags for some teens in need. Here's what I put inside each:
How You Can Participate
If you're in Australia, you can fill a new or gently used bag with some essential items for a woman or teen in need over Christmas. Share the Dignity partner with many charities to make sure the bags are available for those doing it tough. They could be in poverty, homeless, or feeling domestic violence and your donation can help bring some comfort.
Bags can be dropped off at all Bunnings stores in Australia from the 15th November to the 1st December. (Starts today!)
What To Include In Your Bag
Once you have a new or gently used bag to donate, you can buy some things to fill it with. I'm always looking for things on sale or on special near the end of the year to include in my bags.
While there is a list of essentials needed in every bag, you can always add a little extra or two to your bag. The basics are:
- shampoo and conditioner
- toothbrush and toothpaste
- body wash or soap
- roll on deodorant
- pads or tampons.
Ideas for extras you may want to include are listed on the Share the Dignity Website. This year I added gel pens, a colouring book, hairbrush, sanitiser and tissues as my little extras. I was so proud of scoring the colouring books at Kmart for just $4 each, and I picked up both bags on clearance too. I really hope the bags make someone smile this Christmas!
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