The challenges of learning at home in a cost of living crisis We spoke to a Mum recently who first encountered Stripey Stork at a cost of living event run by a local family centre. There she was given two of our age-specific activity packs, made by our wonderful volunteer team, which are filled with …
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This is little J and he is 10 months old. With that infectious smile his nurses describe him as a ‘delightful little baby’ who loves interacting. He hasn’t had the easiest start in life, having been diagnosed with a very rare genetic condition which affects his lungs. It has caused lots of respiratory infections and …
A few weeks ago, Stripey Stork posted details of how our Surrey Baby Bank was planning to support local families who are opening their homes to Ukrainian Refugees with children aged 0-16. You can read more on our Ukrainian families appeal page. Most of the families will arrive with just a few belongings that they …
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“He’s had a very tough year…” So began a request from one of the family centres we work with, on behalf of 6 year old B and his siblings. Like any typical 6 year old, B will be eagerly counting down the days until Christmas and writing his letter to Santa – we’re told he’s …
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“To light up a child’s heart is probably the best thing a person can do and it’s unforgettable.” Last weekend we put a call out for help as we had received a request for support from Little Village HQ who are coordinating a response to the British Red Cross aid request on behalf of the Afghan children …
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“They had to cover the floor with rolls of wallpaper and sleep in their clothes to protect them from the previous tenants’ body stains.” Imagine moving into somewhere so dirty that all the cleaning in the world could not remove the human stains left on the carpet, feeling like the only solution was to lay …
“You guys have supplied my Son, not only enough clothes to see him through but with happiness too. When his face lit up on seeing he had clothes that fitted him, it was just priceless!” A proud Mum. One who works hard and wants nothing more than for this to be enough to support her …
“When we heard the story about how incredible everyone was and how they managed to find someone willing to donate their Bugaboo Donkey, both our team and the family were absolutely overwhelmed. Mum and Dad were extremely grateful – it has given them the freedom they needed, whilst keeping their baby safe. We would like …
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“In the midst of darkness, light persists.” – Mahatma Gandhi In the year that many may wish to forget, it’s important we remember the many acts of kindness, unwavering support and community spirit we have all been witness to. We have some very special individuals and organisations which make up Team Stork and during the …
“This year will be so relaxed, we won’t have anyone spoiling it with getting the hump and shouting, we will be able to watch what we want on the TV, play games, laugh and be loud, just like any other normal family.” We appreciate that Christmas will be different for everyone this year and they’ll …
