Over the next 12 months we will be focussing on a different area of Open Hands each month and highlighting the specific needs each area has. These will run alongside our Essential Items – which are needed all of the time – and urgent appeals – when we are running short of something unexpectedly.

We will update this page with resources for you to be able to engage in an easy and meaningful way, and in the month and area that calls to you.

 

Month	Appeal Focus
January	Men’s Clothing (Focussing on Small and Medium sizes)
February	Toiletries
March	Easter Eggs – see below for resource pack
April	Sleeping Bags
May	Food
June	Fundraising Focus, including Run Leicester
July	Bare Necessities (pants & socks)
August	Bags (bags for life, and rucksacks)
September	Warm Winter (sleeping bags/coats/hats/gloves/scarves/blankets/socks)
October	Harvest Food
November	Christmas Food Treats
December	Give Today Focus

March Appeal – Easter Eggs

In March we will be asking you to help us collect 600 Easter Eggs and 600 Creme Eggs.

This appeal is designed to show love to the people we serve, beyond meeting their essential needs, providing treats that make them feel extra cared for, going above and beyond to express the love of Jesus. We are looking for Easter Eggs of all sizes, and Creme Eggs (Or similar!), including items for special diets (dairy and gluten free).

During March we will also be highlighting other ways in which you can donate or give during Lent.

Help us promote this campaign

Here are a few resources you can use to promote this campaign within your Church, school, company or amongst family and friends. If there is anything else you think would help, message via  the form below.

Easter Egg Appeal – Resource Pack

April Appeal – Sleeping Bags

In April we will be asking you to help us by donating Sleeping Bags.

We give sleeping bags out almost as soon as we receive them, so need a constant supply. Currently we only get a couple of week and this is not enough to give one to everyone who needs one.

Even in warmer months, the nights can get cold so they are needed all yar round. Sleeping bags can provide some comfort when sleeping on a hard floor, so when too warm, they can be used as cushioning.

If you have none to donate from your own home you can purchase some on our Give Today shop. Click the link, buy, and they will get sent direct to us without you leaving your home!

Help us promote this campaign

Here are a few resources you can use to promote this campaign within your Church, school, company or amongst family and friends. If there is anything else you think would help, message via the form below.

Sleeping Bags – Resource Pack

How can we help you, help us!

We would love to hear from you on how we can help you engage with these appeals. Do you need a donations bin, or signage. Do you want to link with us on Social Media, or have you got any amazing ideas on how you can encourage people to engage with the appeal. Just pop your comments below and they will be looked at by the team. You can leave your details if you would like us to get back to you.