MEMBERS of staff at Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College have pledged support to help vulnerable youngsters across Warwickshire by donating items for Christmas hampers.
The school rallied to support an initiative organised by Norma Wilson, who is a member of Warwickshire County Council’s fostering service.
Throughout the past 16 years, Norma has selflessly created hundreds of hampers which are received by young people who do not have a family to support them during the Christmas period.
Last year, Norma created more than 100 hampers – and this year she’s aiming to beat that figure by setting herself a target of 130 festive hampers.
The Christmas hampers contain donated gifts and essential items such as gloves, biscuits, soups, mince pies and toothbrushes which young people who have left foster care may find useful.
Headteacher at Avon Valley Alison Davies said: “This is a wonderful project which benefits many young people, some of whom live in Rugby.
“We’re pleased to be able to support Norma’s selfless work.”
To create the hampers, Norma has asked neighbours, friends and work colleagues for support and has contacted supermarkets and shops to gather more donations.
Email [email protected] if you wish to donate any items to Norma’s worthy cause.
