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Warm clothes needed: Lotus Refugee Centre families in Kisumu

Macharia is collecting new or gently used winter clothing for children at Lotus Refugee Centre in Kisumu.

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Macharia Okello
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Kisumu
I coordinate donations at Lotus Refugee Centre in Kisumu. Every year around this time we hear from families who have nothing warm for their children, and this year demand has more than doubled. We're collecting clean, gently used or new coats, boots, hats, gloves and scarves in sizes 2 to 14 years. If you're in Kisumu, we can arrange a pick-up or you can drop things at Lotus Refugee Centre on Sunday between 9am and 4pm. If you're elsewhere, you may offer to sponsor a coat through a local shop - message in the comments and we can coordinate. Items go to families directly and the rest to the Lotus Refugee Centre clothing bank, which is open to everyone. Thank you so much.
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    I'm a student and I'm free on Sundays. Happy to help.

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    My cousin went through something similar so this one hit home. Happy to help in person if that works!

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