In the Lahjoita lämpöä -campaign, a total of 338 knitted items, including socks, mittens, and hats, were delivered.
In the Joulupostia ikäihmisille -campaign, a total of 2,312 Christmas cards were delivered to lonely elderly people.
Both the knitted items and the cards have also been distributed to those in need.
What was it about? Christmas charity campaigns in autumn 2024 at Lahti City Library:
Lahti City Library participated in the Lahjoita lämpöä campaign organized by the A-Clinic Foundation and EHYT ry from 2.9.–30.11.2024, collecting mittens, gloves, and wool socks for the homeless and others in need.
Lahti City Library also participated in the Joulupostia ikäihmisille campaign from 4.11.–6.12.2024. The campaign invited residents to send Christmas cards to the elderly. The purpose of the campaign is to share Christmas joy with the elderly – especially those who receive few holiday greetings. The campaign is under the patronage of the President of the Republic, Alexander Stubb.