A group of young friends from Shenstone have raised £300 to help homeless people in Lichfield District by running a stall at the village library.
Annie, Mia and Cailin, all aged 10 and Polly, 6, filled their stall with bracelets and bookmarks they had made, together with donated items, and then sold them at Shenstone Library throughout the morning of Saturday 30 August.
Annie said: “We did our stall to help the homeless in Lichfield District because it makes us sad seeing people living on the streets. When my mum read an article in the local paper about Street Aid and how it was supporting people in Lichfield District, we really wanted to help them raise money.”
Lichfield District Street Aid, which is promoted by Lichfield District Council and administered by The Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire, enables donations to be made directly to a fund that helps homeless people sustain accommodation, employment, and make positive life changes.
It also supports essential services that work closely with those experiencing or who are at risk of homelessness.
“I am very proud of the girls, said Annie’s mum, Charlie. “They worked hard and raised £300 which was amazing. It was a lovely morning at the library and the local community was keen to hear about Street Aid and what the campaign was doing in Lichfield District.
“Thank you to the people of Shenstone and to Shenstone Library for their support.”
Councillor Richard Cox, Lichfield District Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Engagement said: “I’d like to thank these amazing girls for raising money for the district’s homeless through Street Aid.
“Their efforts are heart-warming and a great example to us all about helping people less fortunate than ourselves.”
Donations can be made through our online donation page or through Street Aid donation points located in the reception areas at District Council House in Frog Lane, Lichfield and at Burntwood Leisure Centre, High Street, Chasetown.
They are compact, easy-to-use free-standing units allowing contactless donations. With a minimum contribution of just £3 donors can feel confident knowing they are supporting local homeless services.
For more information about Lichfield District Street Aid and details of how to make a donation please visit