Box of Hope
This initiative is a collaboration between St. Michael’s Parish and Halton Alive.

On Dec. 2nd, we invite parishioners to join the organizers to visit the elderly at Queen’s Avenue Retirement Home. According to Halton Alive, 80% of seniors do not receive visits. The Box of Hope is an opportunity to share joy and hope to the elderly within a 30-60 min visit.

If you are interested, this is what you need to do.

1. Come to the 0900 mass on Saturday, Dec. 2nd
2. Bring a shoebox wrapped in Christmas paper - label it either for man or woman
3. Suggested items for the box are as follows:

A. A Christmas ornament to hang in their room/door/wheelchair - this could be handmade anything pretty to look at -
B. pictures, drawings, room decor
C. chocolate or nut free treats
D. cozy socks/slippers a knitted/crocheted item such as a lap blanket or a facecloth
E. unscented body soap or body wash combs/hairbrushes/cute hair supplies for women toothbrushes
F. a crossword puzzle, word search, sudoku book, cards or other activity - look for large print notebooks, bookmarks
G. A card/ personal note that is loving and spreads joy and hope.

Do not include any of the following items: alcohol sharp or pointy objects such as razors, pencils, etc.

Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers that you do unto me!!!!

See you on Dec. 2nd