"Kids Stuff Swap" Yields Items for Ugandan Children

Elizabeth Devries, pictured left, organized a "Kid's Stuff" swap meet in Kamloops, B.C. on April 5th, 2009. People who had used clothing and toys for kids were able to exchange and/or buy things with other people. This is the third time she's organized a meeting; she plans one about every six months.

The meet attracted over 300 people and had 50 rented tables. People went home with much needed items at greatly reduced prices. In addition, people were given the option of donating items they no longer needed (or were unable to swap/sell) to Niteo Kids and another charity.

In all, Devries collected over 10 large boxes of clothing, shoes and other baby needs directly for Niteo. She also set up a donation box for cash donations and collected an additional $80 in cash.

We honour the generosity of Elizabeth. The items she collected were so plentiful, and of such high quality, that we currently do not have a need for more babies clothing.

Thank you, Elizabeth!