Glasgow charity Refuweegee launches Christmas gift appeal

A charity which supports refugees arriving in Scotland's biggest city has launched a public appeal to ensure every family is offered a gift this Christmas.
Shoppers in Buchanan Street, Glasgow. A charity is calling for donations to support refugees in the city. Picture: John DevlinShoppers in Buchanan Street, Glasgow. A charity is calling for donations to support refugees in the city. Picture: John Devlin
Shoppers in Buchanan Street, Glasgow. A charity is calling for donations to support refugees in the city. Picture: John Devlin

Refuweegee, which launched in 2015, aims to ensure all refugees arriving in Glasgow are welcomed to the city “in true Glaswegian style”.

It has now launched its 2017 appeal to provide festive gift bundles to every family which has arrived in Glasgow over the last 12 months.

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“While we run our welcome pack appeal year round, this time of year it is particularly important as we’re trying to reach as many families as possible with our gift bundles whilst still maintaining our average 120 packs per month - and this month looks likely to be nearer 150,” said a group spokesperson.

“Each bundle will include a present for every family member and a game to play all together. We’ve put together a few suggestions for donations and ideally all items for the bundles would be new please. Gifts outwith this list are welcome as long as they follow our motto - if you wouldn’t give it someone you know, please don’t give it to someone you don’t.”

The charity asks for donations of items including toys for children of all ages, family board games, chocolates and selection boxes, toiletry sets, slipper and sock sets, and hat, gloves and scarves sets.

Detils of donation drop off locations can be found on the charity’s website.

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