The event, “Children All The Way” was organised in collaboration with the Croydon Voluntary Action Group (CVA) and Home-start. The event was attended by the Mayor of Croydon, Maddie Henson who was extremely impressed by the incredible generosity of the members of South London Jamatkhana, and the commitment and hard work of the volunteers.
The South London Ismaili CIVIC team worked tirelessly over the weekend to ensure the collection at CVA’s headquarters was a resounding success. They received over a hundred bags of items in good condition from members of the Jamat, which were then quarantined and sorted at the South London Youth Club before transporting to the venue.
Families were grateful for the items such as clothes, books and especially toys (the most popular section!). The team were humbled to see how families who relied on donations came in with their own bags of items to give back to the community. Recipients received clothing suitable for everyday use, for school and even college. The team were particularly moved by a gentleman who came in looking for something to wear for his job interview the following day, and from a small collection of men's items, they were luckily able to find him a perfectly fitting suit! His gratitude was beyond words, and the first hand impact of this incredible donation was felt by all involved.
Ismaili CIVIC is the global brand under which voluntary service is rendered by the Shia Ismaili Muslim community. Ismaili CIVIC's team from South London Jamatkhana has been actively involved in serving the local community since the outbreak of the pandemic.
