A Father’s Story of Love, Loss, and Gratitude
Christmas is a time of joy and togetherness, but for some families, it can also be a season of worry. After losing his wife, this
At Stripey Stork we support children and parents experiencing hardship, by working in partnership with support agencies such as schools, children’s centres, housing support, family support, health visitors and social services. Donated items go directly to the families they support and each item to someone who specifically needs it. We love to let you know what your support means to the these families and the Stripey Stork stories below really do show why we do what we do.
Christmas is a time of joy and togetherness, but for some families, it can also be a season of worry. After losing his wife, this
Comfort had just turned one, having spent most of her life in a specialist high dependency ward, with Mum by her side. Born at just
I am so happy today. I am very grateful for all the kindness that people have shown me…. we are off to a good start.
Over the past year, we have worked closely with Oasis, a partner organisation based in Elmbridge that provide vital support to families in crisis. We’ve
We recently received a touching thank you note from a Mum whose family we’ve helped with clothes, bedding and school uniforms: It’s been a challenging
In early June, we received a pressing email from Croydon Council asking for our help. It was from the team responsible for young and vulnerable
Following the traumatic experience crossing the channel, their son had developed a fear of water so extreme he couldn’t even wash his hands. When we
“I’m really looking forward to seeing her smile, as she’s so low about her situation she doesn’t get to smile.” – Lisa, Social Worker Katie*
We love this story of kindness, connections, and a pinch of luck. A ring which had been in the family for generations, lost. A kind
Outdoor toys are something we don’t typically stock at Stripey Stork – many of our families don’t have their own outside space, and they are
“I don’t want my children to worry about how I will buy them the things they need for school. All children want to do is
Sarah has a unique and special job. She works in a small team at Surrey County Council, which facilitates the safe return of children to
At Stripey Stork we always try to personalise our response to specific requests. We recently received a referral from Gaynor, a Safeguarding Midwife at Royal
“Sometimes we find ourselves sitting in the car at 6pm, hungry and cold, waiting to hear where we’re being moved to. There’s no stability or
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
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
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