Christmas Gifts of Affection for a Good Cause “Offer small but heartfelt gifts” Homer used to say about gifts. And when these come from social structures that are trying to make the world a little better, then both the contribution and the joy we give is twofold. This Christmas, we buy handmade charms, candles and Christmas sweets made by the hands of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, who unfold their talents and feel the joy of creation.

PEGAP – NY:
Christmas event at the KDIF of Anoixis
Buy charms, jewellery, gifts, candles, as well as cookies and melomakarona from the Christmas Bazaar that will take place at the premises of the Centre for Respite and Day Care (KDIF) Spring 13-15 December 2019, 11:00 19:00, made by the beneficiaries of the centre. The Christmas event is organized by the Dionysos and Kifissia-Kastri R.O. in the area of the PEGKAP-NY (Panhellenic Association of Parents and Guardians of Children – Mentally Retarded) under the auspices of the Municipality of Dionysos. The PEGKAP-NY (Panhellenic Association of Parents and Guardians of Children – Mentally Retarded), was founded in 1960, by Parents and Guardians of Mentally Retarded people. It is a non-profit charitable organisation with the primary purpose of recognising the problems of people with mental retardation, regardless of gender or age. Serving this purpose, PEGKAP operates the following structures/units: an assisted living shelter (SYD), where adults with severe and moderate mental retardation are accommodated, two day care centres (KDIFs) in the areas of Halandri and —–Annixis Attica, as well as a counselling centre.

Hermes Association:
Christmas Bazaar at Athens Metro Mall and Deree College
Unique handmade works made with much love and enthusiasm, such as candles, pomegranates, calendars, decoupage, jewelry, rosaries and various Christmas gifts from the beneficiaries of the ERMIS Association will be exhibited at the Christmas Bazaar at The Athens Mall from 16 – 31 December 2019 as well as at the Winter Festival that will take place on Monday 12/12/2019, 12 noon:00- 17:00 at the Main Building of Deree College. The Hermes Association, based in Elliniko – Attica, was founded in 1988 by Parents and Guardians of People with Disabilities (Intellectual Disabilities – Down Syndrome – Autism – Mental Disabilities – Physical and Multiple Disabilities). It is a non-profit NGO, recognized as a Special Charity and operates a Day Care and Day Care Centre serving 100 people with disabilities, which consists of: Day Care Centre and Creative Activity Workshops.