Engagement

Edinburgh Recovery Activities (ERA)   are running a toy appeal over the Christmas period helping families within the community. 

They are looking particularly for gifts that would suit 15 and 16 year old boys and girls.  They are also looking for selection boxes and Christmas bags. 

As ERA is an EVOC project, they are based in EVOC’s offices. If you are dropping by for a meeting, event or training, you can ask for a member of the ERA team at reception and donate a gift or ask for more information on their work. 

About ERA: 

ERA – Edinburgh Recovery Activities – is a project set up to provide fulfilling and enjoyable experiences for those in recovery. Trips, groups, meet-ups, one off events and training.

About the Toy Appeal:

ERA is providing assistance and help to Edinburgh’s Recovery community this Christmas. Christmas is a stressful time of year, and buying presents for children can be challenging for parents. The Toy Appeal aims to provide support for families within the community at this time of the year. 

Gift Suggestions and Ideas for Teenagers:

Tech-related products – headphones, bluetooth speakers, even novelty gifts such as an ice cream maker

Make-up and jewellery

Bags – handbags, rucksacks 

Scents – perfume or cologne type sets (Please, no Lynx sets!)

Room decor – fairy lights, light boxes, pillows, fun blankets (see mermaid tail blankets) 

Gift cards – such as Amazon, JD Sports, Starbucks etc.