Charity Drive dubbed 'Little Christmas Wish' Targeting Senior Citizens during the Holidays
In the charming town of Grimlinghausen, a unique tradition is taking place every Christmas Eve. Three senior homes – Diakoniestift Norf, Elise-Averdieck-Haus, and Kronenhaus – are part of a special Christmas wish project that brings joy to the seniors' eyes.
The staff of these senior homes collect a small Christmas wish from each senior and record them in anonymized lists. These wishes are then transformed into wish tag cards by Daniel and Vanessa Streek. The wish tag cards are hung on a wish Christmas tree at the Grimlinghausener Sparkasse, where any citizen can take and fulfill.
This heartwarming initiative, now in its fifth year, is a collaborative effort between Daniel and Vanessa Streek and the mentioned senior homes. The wish Christmas tree, located at the Sparkasse, has become a symbol of community spirit during the festive season.
Meanwhile, Vanessa Streek has also recently published an everlasting calendar titled "No matter how far I am, I am always close to you" through Sibost-Verlag. This calendar, themed around the idea of being close despite being far away, is a beautiful story about true love and friendship at a distance.
For those interested in obtaining this calendar, more information can be found on the Sibost-Verlag website. It's a lovely addition to any home, reminding us of the power of love and connection, even at a distance.
As the Christmas season approaches, the wish Christmas tree at Grimlinghausener Sparkasse continues to sparkle, symbolizing the spirit of giving and community in this small town. It's a testament to the power of small acts of kindness that can make a significant difference in people's lives.
- Beyond the wish Christmas tree, nurturing a bond of togetherness, Vanessa Streek has published an everlasting calendar, "No matter how far I am, I am always close to you", which beautifully complements an outer living space or home-and-garden.
- Engaging in various acts of kindness during the festive season, the residents of Grimlinghausen also embrace other lifestyle activities, such as outdoor living through hobbies like gardening, having witnessed the transformation of their simple Christmas wishes into tangible acts of kindness.
