Do extra good and shop at Jack & Jill charity shop this Christmas

CHRISTMAS shoppers in Kildare can do some good with their purchasing power this festive season by picking up gifts from their local Jack and Jill charity shop to support local families in need.

All funds raised through sales will support the 31 children with complex needs currently supported by Jack and Jill’s nursing team in Kildare. The annual ‘Home for Christmas Appeal’ aims to raise vital funds to provide in-home nursing care and respite support for children up to age six with complex medical needs.

Local store manager in Crookstown, Mary Garry, said: “At Jack and Jill we are all about quality, value and choice. From stunning dresses and matching handbags to get you dressed for all festive occasion, to gorgeous gifts for all ages, we really do have something for everyone, including our ever-popular sacks of LEGO for €10 – great stocking fillers that will keep little ones entertained for hours.

“For the person who has everything, we have Gift of Time cards. Each donation of €18 funds one hour of home nursing care, giving parents time to do the normal things like Christmas shopping, enjoying a walk with the other siblings, or simply having a nap to recharge – safe in the knowledge that their sick child is well cared for at home”.

Stacey Bohanna, head of retail at Jack and Jill, added: “With more children under our care than ever before, public support is vital in helping us raise vital funds to provide our service– a service that is a lifeline to 31 families here in Kildare”.

Members of the public can also support Jack and Jill by donating items for sale in the charity boutiques. Clothing, handbags, shoes, accessories, books, ornaments and LEGO are all gratefully accepted. You can also volunteer at your local charity boutique, for more info visit: jackandjill.ie