Charity Initiative: 'Little Christmas Wish' Aims to Bring Holiday Joy to the Elderly Population
Daniel and Vanessa Streek Publish Heartwarming Calendar for Senior Homes
In a touching display of compassion and creativity, couple Daniel and Vanessa Streek have been working with three senior homes - Diakoniestift Norf, Elise-Averdieck-Haus, and Kronenhaus - for the past five years. However, their project extends beyond the traditional gift-giving season.
Each year, the staff of these senior homes record one small Christmas wish from each senior, anonymizing the lists. These heartfelt wishes are then transformed into beautifully crafted wish tag cards, which are created in collaboration with local citizens.
But the calendar, titled "No matter how far I am, I am always close to you," is a separate initiative from the Christmas wish project. Written and illustrated by Vanessa Streek, the calendar is a self-published work that tells a story of true love and friendship at a distance.
The calendar, which is not tied to a specific year, was published through Sibost-Verlag. It is now available for more information at www.vanessa-streek.com.
In a unique twist, the wish tag cards are hung on a wish Christmas tree at the Grimlinghausener Sparkasse, where anyone can take a wish and fulfill it. This act of kindness brings joy not only to the seniors but also to those who participate in the project.
The gifts, collected throughout the year, are delivered on Christmas Eve to the senior homes, where the gift-giving takes place and brings a warm glow to the eyes of the seniors.
Despite the calendar's theme not being related to the Christmas wish project, it serves as a beautiful reminder of the couple's dedication to spreading joy and connection throughout the year.
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