|
Santa Claus is Coming to Town: URI CCs in Amman Deliver Gifts for Christmas |
|
|
|
Written by Global Staff
|
|
Tuesday, 15 January 2008 |
|
The week before Christmas, Santa’s elves weren’t the only ones working hard to make this year special for children around the world. Quested Peace CC, Mercy CC, and I2 Company joined forces to wrap over 700 gifts to deliver to needy families, children, and elders in Amman, Jordan.
From December 22-24th, volunteers dressed as Santas visited over twenty locations within Amman, including orphanages, nursing homes, private homes, and street communities. Some of the planned activities included dancing, singing carols, and passing out toys, clothes, and delicious sweets. Volunteers also took time to simply fellowship and eat with the people they visited.
According to Safa’a Abu Tarha of URI, the volunteers brought joy and laughter to the faces of everyone they encountered, even passing out treats to people in the streets on the way to each destination. “The Christmas season again brings hope for most souls and helps those less fortunate to enjoy their lives and light their way,” said Safa’a. “Our project was so beautiful and the team was helpful and dedicated to achieve the purpose we looking for.”
The gifts for the event were donated by I2 Company, as well as friends of the community.
|
|
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 15 January 2008 )
|
