Life under lockdown #1
“Lockdown is relentless, the days are long for both parents and children. Many families are experiencing financial difficulties as a result of lockdown, adding to
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.
“Lockdown is relentless, the days are long for both parents and children. Many families are experiencing financial difficulties as a result of lockdown, adding to
This is Eli. Beautiful Eli with the most gorgeous smile you’ve ever seen. Tragically Eli died suddenly in his sleep on 12th January this year
“Dreams are the playground of unicorns” – Bruce Coville This story is about why the Santa Stork team work so hard – to give back
We spoke with the support workers at our local women’s refuge, Reigate & Banstead Women’s Aid (RBWA), as they were busy preparing their Santa Stork
“She immediately wrapped herself up in the blanket and this has continued to bring her joy.” We were recently contacted by a repeat referral partner
Two sisters, picked up from school one day by a social worker to be taken to their new home. A new place to live which
At Stripey Stork we pride ourselves on being resourceful and always going the extra mile to help. Like when we were able to make a
“It’s the nicest gift that anyone has ever given me”. This story quietly confirms the difference we are making… We were kindly donated a very
A brand new Mountain Buggy double pushchair was re-homed by Stripey Stork this week. So, what does this have to do with International Women’s Day
“I felt like a proper mum for the first time ever.” It was the end of a busy week at the office when the post
“Mum asked for a teddy. It doesn’t even have to be new.” One of our referral sources visited us and asked for some items for
Trigger warning. This article references domestic abuse. “I went to visit with him last week and he showed me his room. He has nothing in
Please note that this story includes the subject of baby loss. It has been written by one of our regular volunteers. We are proud to
Written by a team member at Stripey Stork. As part of my role at Stripey Stork, I work with the referral sources to discover stories
Christmas will not be cancelled! Imagine having to tell your children that they won’t be receiving any presents at Christmas. No presents at all. Children
This is a story which really tugged on our heart strings. At Stripey Stork we pack all the requests to order and pride ourselves with
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