Winter Care Bags Collection

Before we know, temperatures will drop, and it will be time to turn the thermostat back on, the wool sweaters and what not. But what if you live on the street? There is no thermostat, no suitcase in the attic full of winter clothes.

This is why, in collaboration with Z Zurich Foundation*, we organise a collection of Winter Care Bags.

Each Winter Care Bag has an approximate value of 12 € and contains the following clothing items, in neutral dark colours (preferred by beneficiaries for safety reasons):

A beanie
A loop scarf
A pair of gloves
A pair of sock

You can contribute to this collection either by preparing and bringing Winter Care Bags to our office (from September 4th), or by sponsoring one or multiple bags through the form below.

*Z Zurich Foundation will match the value of every collected bag – whether if they are bags donated in kind or sponsored- up to a total of 30,000 €. By helping us collecting those essential items, you are also helping Serve the City to further develop its actions and impact.

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Our target? 2,000 Winter Care Bags

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Please indicate how many Winter Care Bags you would like to sponsor. Donations of 40,00 € or more are eligible for a tax reduction (see below).

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If we reach our target...

If we exceed our target of 2,000 Winter Care Bags, and depending of the needs of the moment, we would like to ask your permission to use these excess funds for another part of our Winter Support. This is 100% voluntary and we will respect your preferences. If you agree to any of the following options, we guarantee that we will only use your donation for those options, IF your donation is in excess of our 2,000 Winter Care Bags goal.

I give permission to Serve the City to use my donation to pay for hostel nights for families with kids who are living in the street.

I give permission to Serve the City to use my donation to purchase blankets and sleeping bags for the homeless.

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Why does Serve the City distribute Winter Care Bags?

Every winter, Brussels faces a sharp rise in the dangers faced by its homeless population. Recent counts estimate nearly 10,000 people are living without stable housing in the capital—among them nearly 1,000 sleeping rough (beci.be infirmiersderue.be). Prolonged exposure to subzero temperatures can lead to life-threatening conditions like hypothermia and frostbite (infirmiersderue.be). In response, Brussels activates its “Extreme Cold Plan,” adding only 160 extra emergency shelter places on top of the 2,600+ usual spots—still falling short of actual need (The Brussels Times belganewsagency.eu). The situation is even more dire this year due to asylum policies and economic hardship, resulting in entire families -including those with young children- being forced to sleep rough.

By donating Care Bags, you not only offer essential protection to those facing extrêmes temperatures without shelter, but also offer them dignity.

You give, you get back!

Serve the City is a non-profit organisation recognised by the Belgian government. So, if you pay taxes in Belgium, you are eligible for a tax deduction of 45% of your donations during the fiscal year.

In other words if you donate €120 over a year, you get back €54 in taxes. Meaning it only really costs you €66!

In order to properly inform the Ministry of Finances about your donation, we will need your Belgian National Register number (usually available on your ID card). You can write it on the donation form, or send it by email to privacy@servethecity.be.