Once again this year we are excited to be supporting the annual Box of Hope Drive and we are asking for your help.
Students in Year 3 and Year 6 were also visited by Box of Hope CEO, Lisa Beattie and volunteer Serena Sank on Thursday. Lisa shared an overview of the organisation and how the boxes are collected and distributed. We will be relying on our students in Y3 and Y6 to spread the word. Lisa will also join us again via Zoom and chat to Secondary students soon.
What is Box of Hope?
Box of Hope is a Hong Kong based charity that collects donated boxes/bags filled with essentials and treats for other more needy children.
What can I do?
Start collecting items now. You can do this individually or with another family. Stickers will be given out to all students in Primary between next Wednesday and Friday, and more are available from the 2/F Library or the G/F College reception.
There are separate stickers for Primary and Secondary aged recipients.
When is collection day?
Filled boxes and bags can be brought into school from Tuesday 31 October. Our final collection day is the morning of Tuesday 7 November. After this date, boxes can be delivered directly to the sorting centre in Exchange Square.
You can also send in empty boxes for us to reuse as there is always a need for more in the community.
House Boxapalooza
Each house member who brings in a box earns a House tally point as part of the House spirit connection.
A special request directly from Box of Hope
Over the last few years there has been an increased demand for items suitable for teens. If you can’t do a whole box please consider donating some of the following items such as cute stationery, notepads, sanitary pads, roll on deodorant, or anything else that can be used to top up boxes in the sorting centre.
We can’t wait to see the donated boxes that have been filled with love and care over the next few weeks. If you have further questions please contact Leanne Sercombe in the Library, library@dc.edu.hk