Updated: Jan 19, 2021
Part of our mission at CARTWHEELS is to inspire the community with hope and promote mental wellness.
To celebrate CARTWHEELS turning ONE in September, we participated in the
“Build-a-little-home” campaign organised by New Hope Community Services,
a registered charity that provides shelter to the homeless and empowering them towards a positive change. CARTWHEELS donated $10 of every Toddler Art Starter Kit purchased to this fundraising project. Each kit also came along with a cardboard HOPE HOUSE which is a money savings box for kids to make and decorate. The savings can then be donated to the campaign.
At the end of September, the kids collected about $60 in their cardboard HOPE HOUSE through saving their daily pocket money and by doing household chores. I also promised to match them dollar-for-dollar. Also CARTWHEELS pledged $200 in donation from the sales from our Toddler Art Starter Kits in September. Altogether we donated $320 to the campaign!
Initially I thought it was such a small amount but my son was so happy when we looked through the list of how our donation could help one resident with a month's rental ($200), sponsor a life skills training programme at the shelter ($100) and also sponsor one daily meal and hygiene product ($20). He broke down the amounts all by himself!
I'm really proud of the kids who were so enthusiastic about the campaign. They asked me who we are helping next!
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who have support and contributed to the fundraising campaign. Creativity can have a significant purpose! Thank you everyone for celebrating with us!