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Our
Fashion Show was a resounding success - thank you to all
who came to see our selection of summer/spring clothes.
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The
Be Nice Charity Walk on behalf of The Franciscan Refuge Transformer
Appeal and Caritas took place on Sunday, 6th May - we raised over
1200 euros - pictures to follow shortly.
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Click here for details of another
Night at the Races, to be held on Thursday, 17th May
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Once
again took part in the Easter market at Balcon al Mar in Javea.
It
was a very successful day, we made over 467 euros towards the
Franciscan Refuge Transformer Appeal.
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Fund Raiser on behalf of the
Franciscan Refuge TRANSFORMER APPEAL
A fun evening was had by all at the La Drova home of John and
Chrissy Wilson to celebrate St. Andrews Night. All guests were asked
to wear blue and white.
Our hosts prepared a traditional Scottish meal of soup, haggis,
neeps and tatties followed by a delicious raspberry and cream
dessert. Prior to the meal there was a quick quiz to discover who
knew what about ‘All things Scottish’. Once the meal was over
there was Scottish country dancing, a sing song and then an
auction. The auctioneer was Alan Higgins and he encouraged all
those present to dig deep for the goods on offer.
An amazing 260.15 was made on behalf of the Transformer Appeal
plus a lot of fun was had by all those in attendance.
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Some of the staff
from the Original Charity Shop and Library enjoying lunch with staff
and attendees of ADIMA in Pedreguer
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The
volunteers of
The Original Charity Shop and Library, Javea (Arenal
area) pride themselves on raising considerable funds for worthwhile
local causes. In 2011 we were able to donate over 50,000 euros, which was raised
through generous donations or through our clients selling goods on a
commission basis. Our custom built English language library can be
found in Javea Park and has some 14,500 books together with talking
books on cassettes and CDs, which are all on loan for a small
subscription. We also sell quality greeting cards, gift wrap, etc.
Why not join our library,
CLICK HERE for details
Check out donations made in 2011
by clicking
here
donations from 2010 by
clicking here
donations from 2009
click
here
HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE GOOD
CAUSES THAT WE DONATE TO
INDEX
FRANCISCAN REFUGE
We have donated 54000 euro to the Franciscan
Refuge building fund. We also finance and
produce a meal every Saturday thanks to a
team of volunteer cooks. We make monthly
payments of 400 euro for their personal
hygiene requirements. Once we completed our
fund raising for the building fund, we set
ourselves a target to raise the funds to
supply the much needed Transformer which
will allow them to actually use the new
build.
To date, we have donated 45,000 euro to the
Transformer Appeal, we still have another
45,000 euro to go!
Our secretary Aileen Stiefel arranged a visit to the
Franciscan Refuge with the German Press, Costa Blanca Zeitung. Their
reporter Antje Ehlebracht spent several hours with the residents and
Brothers and had a very enjoyable afternoon. Whilst she was there,
Father Guillermo showed her around the entire complex. Visiting
both the existing dormitories and facilities then they toured the
super new buildings with 2/3 bedded
ensuite rooms that unfortunately, cannot be
used due to the lack of electricity. After viewing all of the new
build, which includes a state of the art kitchen, gymnasium,
hospital facilities plus overnight accommodation for visitors, they
were entertained to coffee and cakes. Her visit resulted in a three page spread in the
Costa Blanca Zeitung asking for help from their readers , to raise
cash for the Transformer Appeal. For more information about the
refuge, see our Events page.
OLD
CONVENT DAYCARE CENTRE
The Original Charity Shop and Library
are very keen in helping, where ever possible, to assist in the
eventual opening of this Day Centre in Javea Pueblo. The Centre
will be used by physically and mentally disabled people of all
ages, many of which will be Alzheimer sufferers. This facility has
been needed in Javea for a very long time.
In addition to paying for the
installation of a bathroom and a complete facility
of multi showers, sinks and toilets,
we have recently donated 5,000 euros to
purchase the commercial cooker/oven to allow the day visitors to
have a hot meal. This donation has been made in the name of the
late Sally Ann Barrell. Her husband Richard had asked for donations
in lieu of flowers at her funeral and we have been very happy to add
the outstanding amount needed to make this purchase. We have also
donated another 5000 euros to complete the outstanding work on the
kitchen installation.
We have been working together with
the Roundabout Charity Shop in Javea Port to hopefully ensure that
the centre opens its doors by late October 2009.
GANDIA PREVENTORIO
We also help the children in the Gandia Preventorio
(orphanage). We have recently supplied them with mobile hair
dressing sinks to enable the washing of the children's hair along
with 5 Philips hair dryers. This Christmas we will also be giving
them 500 euros of Carrefour vouchers to purchase hygiene products
and other necessary requirements.
RAQUEL PAYA SCHOOL - DENIA
Our involvement with the Raquel Paya School for children with severe
mental or physical disabilities has been long standing, over the
years.
We
have installed a hydrotherapy pool, a complete working kitchen to
allow the older students to learn life skills, and provided safety
curtains, lighting, etc - for their stage. We also paid for a soft
floor for safe play, a sensory room for deaf/blind children and for
the installation of air con - hot and cold - throughout the whole
school. Every year, we make sure Santa visits with a brilliant
present for all of the 60plus children attending there.
ADIMA -
PEDREGUER
Is a day centre for mentally and
physically disabled adults from the whole of the Marina Alta.
When the day centre was started, we paid for walls to be re-built,
toilet and shower facilities to be installed, a computer room/office
etc. We also paid for the outdoor area to be paved for wheelchair
access and added sensory gardens for the visually impaired, basket
ball and games area for wheelchair users etc.
We were also able to fund the fitting
of the commercial type kitchen with all mod cons. This then allowed
them, together with the staff, to have a hot meal daily. The kitchen
has made an incredible difference to their lives and it is something
we are extremely proud of. Since this the kitchen was fitted they
have made a communal area alongside with tables and chairs where
they can all meet and chat over a nice meal. This area has also
turned into a bit of a crafts room for them all.
MISCELLANEOUS
We have repeatedly provided specialist equipment as and when
requested to the
Denia Hospital.
We make annual donations to APASA, the dog and cat refuge.
We donated one week’s takings to the AECC Breast Scanner Appeal -
some 4,000 euros.
We have donated 2,000 euros to the Shelter for Victims of Domestic
Violence.
We have been happy to help MABS, the cancer care organisation,
whenever they have asked us and also take donations on their behalf. This year we paid for the information
folders that are given to newly diagnosed patients and provided
raffle prizes for their fund raising events.
We have also donated large raffle prizes on behalf of the Meningitis
trust.
We have supplied specialist beds, equipment, a complete doctors
surgery and lots more to the Asilo Hermanos Cholbi (Nursing Home).
SPAMA animal refuge,
Gandia - throughout the year we take donations to sell on behalf of
the organisation.
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