Warehouse fire: emergency donations callout
RWC is in URGENT need of support!
The warehouse which we operate from in Grande Synthe was unfortunately burnt down on the night of 28 August, and all the stock and storage space has been destroyed. In order to be able to continue supporting the over 100 family units around the region, we are in urgent need of the following items:
Baby diapers (size 5 and 6 greater need)
Adult diapers (S,M,L)
Women's and children's winter clothes especially tracksuits, leggings, waterproof coats and jumpers
Women's, men’s and children's trainers/ practical shoes
Men’s, women’s and children’s underwear (new or unused)
Hygiene items (soap, shampoo, shower gel, baby wipes, toilet paper)
Baby accessories (dummies, baby bottles etc)
Tents (2-8 person)
Blankets
Sleeping bags
Tarpaulin
Games and activities for women and children (pamper/beauty items, board games, crafts materials, colouring books, English books, sports equipment)
Children’s prams
Medium and large backpacks
Smart phones + phone chargers
Torches
Pots and pans
Plates, cups, knives, forks, spoons and metal kettles.
To support our emergency fundraiser:
To get donations to us:
Please see the Help Refugees collection points around the UK (from where your donations will be delivered to Calais): https://helprefugees.org/donate-goods/
OR
Deliver them to our temporary storage space at:
Refugee Women's Centre
℅ L'Auberge des Migrants
56 rue Clément Ader
62100 Calais
If you can organise a donation drive in your local area, or organise deliveries of aid to Calais, please email supportus@refugeewomenscentre.com