Showing Some Love this Christmas

Show Some Love is at it again this Christmas. We are doing what we know how to do best; SHOW LOVE. On the 17th of December 2011, we will be visiting the Home for Destitutes situated in Okobaba, Ebutte Metta Lagos Nigeria,

This home houses majority of the Lepers, Lame and Blind that we see on the streets of Lagos. The Place was built during the time of Governor Marwa in order to get the beggars out of the streets. Today, many years later this home is in a deplorable state. The beggars live there with their children and still beg to make a living. I visited there earlier this year and could not believe what I saw.

Dump-site inside the Destitute Home

Right inside the camp is a major dump-site and I almost threw up just being in there. After inquiring I found out the Government does not take care of the home or its members and they have to pay LAWMA N10,000 for every waste disposal trip. Raising N10,000 is not an easy feat for them. And with the throng living there, waste is constantly generated.

The children of the disabled also live in the Home and my heart went out to them. Most of these children are seen on the streets begging or assisting their parents to beg. SSL has chosen to organise a Christmas party for the children, to make this Christmas a memorable season for them. There are about 200-250 children Living in the Home and we desire to cater for all these children.

Some children living in the Home

The party will be in the Destitute home and of our first duty will be to have the dump site cleared, and try to clean up the place as much as we can. We do not want this to just be a visit to share things but we want to create and experience for these children that would truly bring joy to their hearts. There would be food, drinks, party packs, Santa Clause {Father Christmas:-)}, Bouncing castle etc and loads more just to make the children happy. Food items will also be donated to the parents.

SSL is a charity organization and we work with everyone willing to assist us. To know more about us or to support us for this Christmas event please visit www.facebook.com/showsomeloveng for more information or simply call 07036119062 or 08099930072.

Thank you and keep showing Love

TyF
Love you all.