“For kids to feel like they’re making a difference in their community, I think is pretty cool.”
After meeting with the Crowsnest Pass Food Bank Society, Davidson learned that several local charities are also in need of donations of other new, unused basic needs items such as toothbrushes, boy’s and girl’s underwear, hats, pajamas and mittens, for kids ranging from newborn to teenage.
These items can be dropped off at donations boxes which will be set up at various locations around the community, including The Bargain Shop, Rexall, the
Blairmore Post Office, Copy Magic, The Pass Herald, Kid’s Kollege and Brighter Futures in the MDM Community Complex, and Parent Link at Horace Allen School.
After being collected, items will be taken to the food bank, where they will be distributed to families in need.
“Something that started off as a really simple idea of (Shael’s) has just been embraced by everybody,” said Davidson.
“The community couldn’t be more enthusiastic – it has kind of grown a life of its own.”
If you ask Shael why he wanted to conduct this charity drive, his answer is heart-warmingly simple.
“People need socks if they don’t have socks and we want to deliver some to them,” said Shael.
“Everybody should have warm feet at Christmas.”
Any organizations or businesses which would like to have a donation box or poster placed in their facility can contact Mike Davidson at 403-563-7097, or email
mike@emogroup.net.
