Tackle loneliness this Christmas!
We are asking local people to spread some festive cheer again this year – simply by adding one more name to your Christmas card list!
The Vintage Vibes Christmas Card Campaign gives amazing local people the opportunity to write a personalised card to someone who is isolated and older in Edinburgh. Simply sign up to receive a profile which details which wonderful VIP you will be writing to, and what their interests are – from Norma who loves history to David who loves computer games.
Now in its eighth year, the campaign is open to both individuals and workplaces, and we are hoping that 2025 will be a record breaking year!
As an organisation witnessing more and more isolated people seeking ours services, we hope to bring festive joy to those with the TV as their main form of company this winter, whilst raising much-needed funds during a city-wide charity funding crisis.
Every person will receive a profile, like Yousef’s…
How do you get involved?
Taking part involved a £3 donation, with all money used to help tackle loneliness in Edinburgh (or use the code ‘nodonate’ get involved without a donation.
And if you like, you can also opt to treat an older person to tea and cake in a local cafe, a ticket to see a show at the theatre or film at the cinema, or a fabulous Christmas lunch. Every donation makes a huge difference to local isolated older people.
Marlene, who loves her dog and anything sparkly: “I love Vintage Vibes because I get to meet people. At Christmas, looking at the children’s drawings and the things they have written in the cards, I feel honoured, that’s the word, honoured. The cheerier the cards, the better I feel.”
Paddy, who was a champion go-carter, “Vintage Vibes is almost like having another family. Getting the Christmas cards helps people feel remembered.”
To take part in the Christmas Card campaign, simply visit https://vintagevibes.org.uk/support/ from Thursday 6th November and pop your card in the post to Vintage Vibes by Thursday 4th December.
A new opportunity to transform lives long term – become a regular donor!
For the first time ever Vintage Vibes is inviting our wonderful community members to help us transform lives year round through becoming a regular donor.
Emma, Vintage Vibes Friendships Coordinator “Loneliness isn’t just at Christmas, day to day the team see and hear stories where people are experiencing chronic isolation and loneliness. Being part of Vintage Vibes makes a huge difference.”
If you would like to donate £3, £6 or £12 on a monthly basis to help us transform local lives please click here.
Thank you to everyone who gets involved! We so appreciate you!