This year, Midlands Polish Community CLG (MPC), and its Community Support Group led by Wojtek Wrobel, have once again put together a number of gift boxes for donation to different organizations in the region, in celebration of the old Polish tradition of Little Santa (Mikolajki). The initiative was started four years ago by vice-chairman Wojtek and has been a great success every year.
Over 220 gift boxes were all prepared by volunteers in Wojtek’s own home for this year’s initiative, turning the house into a real Santa’s workshop!
Every year MPC receives great support from the Polish Embassy in Dublin and additional funds were collected during the last Polish Independence Day celebrations in Drum Community Centre, Athlone in November.
MPC would like to sincerely thank everyone who contributed for all the donations and support. Filled with sweets and goodies, boxes are to be distributed to various organisations on Friday, December 6th – traditionally the day when Polish children find little gifts under their pillows in the morning.
Wojtek and the other members of MPC have delivered boxes to Esker House in Athlone, the Midlands Simon Community, the Melting Pot in Roscommon, Infinity Friends Athlone, Athlone Family Resource Centre, and more. Extremely positive feedback was received from the beneficiaries and MPC are delighted to have been able to share the joyful spirit of Christmas and compassion.
Midlands Polish Community CLG hope to continue this lovely tradition every year.
