Drinks and Nibbles
Have you ever considered hosting a get together in your own home with your own friends?
Sonia opened her house to her friends and neighbours for Drinks & Nibbles. Her main was to have fun with friends, while at the same time to raise awareness of the needs of the many poor people that there are in our area. She did this by highlighting 2 groups, Algarve Emporium Charity & Little Starfish Pamper Hampers.
Maggie Haywood, who founded Little Starfish Pamper Hampers with her husband Justin, was at the event and explained what they do and who they help. “Throughout the year we collect unused and unopened toiletries and beauty products which we use to create pamper hampers which are given to those who are in need, such as those facing challenging times or dealing with illnesses. Our goal is to offer a much needed uplift to those going through these tough times”.
Sonia, who volunteers for Algarve Emporium Charity, explained that groceries are given to struggling families in Tunes.
Since this project began in 2020, Algarve Emporium Charity have helped 86 families. Many have got back on their feet again but 21 families are still being helped. People come and go from the list of beneficiaries, returning in troubled times, others have been there since the beginning. As we all know, the cost of living has risen dramatically and this now costs, on average 500€ each week.
The charity can set up a table of goods for sale and also organise a raffle.
At Sonia’s event she raised a staggering 180€ from sales, raffle & donations and her guests donated lots of food for the families. Maggie also received pledges of further donations. It was a fantastic outcome for both charities.
If you are interested in hosting an event we will be happy to hear from you.