13 November 2024
We are excited to announce that Oxfordshire Youth is supporting the incredible Christmas Dinner for Care Leavers event, an initiative started by award-winning author and poet Lemn Sissay, OBE and continually supported by the Gold from the Stone Foundation.
The Christmas Dinner for Care Leavers event is also being supported by a volunteer Steering Group, co-chaired by care-experienced Deputy CEO of Oxfordshire Youth, Emmy O’Shaughnessy and Michelle Johnsson, Headteacher of Chilworth Upper School in Oxford.
60% of the young people in our supported accommodation service are Care Leavers. For many Care Leavers, rather than experience the light and sparkle of Christmas, the festive season can be a challenging and lonely time. The Christmas Dinner is a way for us to show our care and support, and help create positive memories for all involved.
You can read more about this wonderful event in a recent press article by clicking here.
There are 50 spaces available and these will be in high demand. If you know an interested young person, please contact emmy.oshaughnessy@oxfordshireyouth.org. Children of Care Leavers are warmly welcome.
If you are interested in volunteering at this special event, you can speak to the Deputy CEO of Oxfordshire Youth, emmy.oshaughnessy@oxfordshireyouth.org
Watch the heart-warming video below from the last Christmas Dinner as a taster.Â
We are fundraising for gifts, venue hire, food, games and transport. You can play an important part and support the fundraiser by visiting our JustGiving page.