Sintvoorieder1 Makes St. Nicholas Eve Possible for More Children
Every year, thousands of families in the Netherlands celebrate Sinterklaas. Unfortunately, for some children, this isn’t a given. Alderman Rebecca Baart recently visited the warehouse of Sintvoorieder1, the foundation dedicated to ensuring that children in financially vulnerable situations have a wonderful Sinterklaas. During her visit, the “ Alderman ” saw how volunteers put together gift packages with great Health and even lent a hand herself. Under the guidance of Judy Tolido, the mother of founder Esther Blom, she gained a deeper understanding of the foundation’s work.
“It’s impressive to see how much work and personal attention goes into every gift package. Thanks to the dedication of enthusiastic volunteers, even children for whom a St. Nicholas gift isn’t a given can feel seen and included,” said Alderman Baart.
About Sintvoorieder1
The Sintvoorieder1 Foundation is a volunteer organization that has been collecting gifts since 2013 for children throughout the Netherlands who otherwise would not be able to celebrate Sinterklaas. Last year, Sintvoorieder1 surprised 41,915 children growing up in (hidden) poverty with a Sinterklaas gift package. This is made possible by the many donations Sintvoorieder1 receives from companies, organizations, and individuals, along with the dedication of the many volunteers who collect and wrap gifts throughout the year.
What can you do?
Would you like to help make St. Nicholas Eve special for a child? Then bring one or more (new) gifts to the Voorschoten-Wassenaar Library from Monday, November 16, through Friday, November 20. A St. Nicholas donation box will be set up there. The gifts do not need to be wrapped, though you are welcome to donate rolls of wrapping paper. In the warehouse, volunteers put together gift packages for children of various ages. That’s why it’s important for them to be able to see which gifts they’re wrapping. For more information or gift ideas, please visit www.centraalplus.nl/sint or.
Thank you very much in advance.
