This was a brilliant event to help families who have not been at school during the pandemic get back to school.

There were so many people involved and it was wonderful to see:

· Thank you to Ismali Civic group working in partnership with Homestart for the

hardworking of collecting and donating toys and clothes for children

· Thank you to Palace for Life Foundation for the fun activity kits

· A big thank you to Co-op for overbaking and providing all the delicious goodies!

· Lastly thank you to Croydon Voluntary Action for hosting and making it happen!

I was able to take both of my children to this event and they were thrilled that CVA especially welcomed them and gave them a gift each. My youngest treasures the toy fire engine he was given, it is one of his proudest possessions.