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Fill Keith’s Closet Kombi with Christmas Shoebox Appeal

Donate this Christmas to Keith's Closet Christmas Shoebox Appeal. ❤️🎁🎄

Every day, thousands of people encounter mental health services. Many of them do so while battling poverty and disadvantage, compounding the stress and struggle of their mental health battle.

Keith's Closet stands as a transformative approach towards compassionate, person-focused care. It provides clothes, personal items, sanitary products and even furniture to vulnerable people accessing mental health services. Established by Keith Donnelly, an experienced mental health nurse, this initiative shines as a ray of hope for the people in need, navigating through their most challenging times.

Fill a shoebox with everyday essentials, gifts, and kindness to help someone feel seen, valued, and supported this festive season.

How can you help

FILL A SHOEBOX:
Pack it with thoughtful, practical and uplifting gifts.

DONATE $60:
Short on time? We'll shop, pack and fill a shoebox on your behalf.

SPREAD THE WORD:
Share the appeal with your friends, family and workplace and help spread a little Christmas kindness.

Every shoebox can bring comfort, dignity and joy to someone who needs it.

Date, time & location

Date: Monday 16 November - Sunday 22 November

Time: TBC

Location: Level 1, near Kmart

Find out more about Keith's Closet here.

How to build a shoebox

Anyone from families, workplaces, schools, community groups can fill a shoebox with new essential items.
Suggested items include:

  • Socks, caps, sunglasses and eye masks.
  • Toiletries (plastic roll-on deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner and body wash).
  • Journals, pens, stress balls.
  • A Christmas card (write a nice message for Christmas or New Year).

All items are placed in a wrapped shoebox (please ensure the lid is removable for checks).

This is the simplest and most heartfelt way to contribute.

How to donate a shoebox for $60

Short on time? Let us do the work for you! With a $60 donation, Keith’s Closet will source and pack a shoebox filled with thoughtful gifts and essential items for someone doing it tough this Christmas.

Your contribution helps us deliver more than just a gift; it brings a little joy, dignity and a reminder that someone cares.

Simply donate $60 per shoebox and we’ll take care of the rest!

Name: KEITH'S CLOSET LTD

BSB: 633000

Account number: 191508209

Payment reference: Shoebox Appeal

How to spread the word and promote the appeal

Support isn’t only physical; raising awareness is powerful.

Share the shoebox drive on your socials and please tag us on:

  • LinkedIn: @keithscloset
  • Instagram: @keithsclosetofficial

Add posters to your workplace or shopfront.

Include the appeal in newsletters or community bulletins.

Encourage friends, family, and networks to participate.

Even one post can inspire dozens of boxes.