Harper Sercombe
A Dallas mother of four is continuing on her mission to give back to the community.
Helen Halwani, with the help of her local community and family members she will be creating 100 ‘homeless packs’ to be distributed throughout winter.
“I’ve been doing it for over 12 years, I’ve been just working in the community, doing my own projects, helping wherever I can,” Mrs Halwani said.
Yet this is her biggest personal project yet.
The packs will include; soap, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a packet of wipes, face masks, cotton ear buds, a blanket, gloves, a beanie, a nail clipper set, a raincoat, and a backpack.
To create these she has raised over $1300 from members of her community and a further $800 from the Roxburgh Park Basketball club, where she is treasurer.
The rest of the items have been donated by parents from the club, family members, and club members.
Mrs Halwani said this is the most packs she has ever made, surpassing her former record of 50.
“It’s just something that I love,” she said.
The packs will be distributed through the organisations, Homeless Aid, Inspiring Connections and Brothers In Need.
Mrs Halwani said she is extremely grateful for the organisations and the work they do.
“These organisations are doing amazing things, we’re nothing compared to what they do,” she said.
Mrs Halwani has been a part of over 35 charitable events across the last 12 years.
