OUR CHARITIES
At Creative You, creativity and compassion belong together.
For the past five years, we’ve been supporting causes close to our hearts: bringing hope, joy, and care to children and families in need. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, together we’ve made a real difference in communities across Europe.
Join us once again this year as we create beauty, connection, and kindness — one act of giving at a time.
- SHOEBOX ACTION 2024 - past event
- SHOEBOX ACTION 2023 - past event
- HELP UKRAINE - past event
- SHOEBOX ACTION 2022 - past event
SHOEBOX ACTION 2025
- FOR CHILDREN OF UKRAINE, POLAND, HUNGARY & ROMANIA
HOW YOU CAN HELP
HOW THE SHOEBOX REACHES THE CHILDREN
CHARITY DAY
This year’s SHOEBOX ACTION supports the ongoing efforts of GRENZENLOSE KINDERHILFE again, bringing Christmas gifts and essentials to children in need across Ukraine, Hungary, Romania and Poland.
SHOEBOX ACTION 2025
28 November – 14 December
Collection points: both Thalwil & Zug Studios
Every box, every contribution and every act of kindness counts.
Thank you for helping us spread love this holiday season as well!
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Fill a shoebox with small gifts, school supplies, hygiene or beauty products — and feel free to include sweets, as they bring so much joy. We simply ask that you also add a few dental care items such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, or floss. It’s a small way to help children enjoy their treats while also learning the importance of caring for their beautiful smiles.
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Label each box clearly, if possible in red ink, with the age and gender of the intended recipient
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(for example: GIRL, 6 YRS).
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OPTIONAL: Add a kind message, a drawing, or a photo if you wish — a small personal touch that means a lot.
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Drop off your box at Creative You’s Thalwil or Zug studio by 14 December.
GRENZENLOSE KINDERHILFE personally delivers every gift directly into the hands of the children.
Last year, their trucks travelled more than 12,000 kilometres to bring Christmas joy to families across Eastern Europe — a journey made possible through your generosity and care.
To support this effort, Creative You is hosting a special CHARITY DAY on 10 December, from 14:00 to 20:00.
On this day, 30% of Creative You’s total sales will be donated to help cover transportation, fuel and the purchase of fresh, perishable goods on site.
Join us to paint, create, and give back — every piece you make helps brighten a child’s Christmas and spreads a little more love into the world.
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A letter from Janos Mester, the founder of GRENZENLOSE KINDERHILFE:
Dear Friend and Supporter,
We are excited to announce that the Help Children Without Borders Foundation – Grenzenlose Kinderhilfe is organizing its 10th annual Shoebox Campaign. Thanks to your support over the years, you have played a significant role in bringing joy to thousands of children during and after Christmas!
To date, we have managed to provide Christmas gifts to nearly 16,000 children in need across Ukraine, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Austria, Kosovo, and Poland.
This year, the need for your help is greater than ever.
The war in Ukraine has put many children in desperate situations, and there is a significant need for support. Additionally, we aim to extend our help to children in Poland affected by flood damage, who are living under extremely difficult circumstances. We also continue to support children living in deep poverty in Romania, who have benefited greatly from your generous donations in the past.
Our Shoebox Campaign is not just about gifts; it's about delivering love, hope and care to these children.
How can you help this year?
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Consider placing our donation boxes (provided by us) in high-traffic retail locations such as pharmacies, bakeries, or flower shops to help cover our shipping costs and create new packages.
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Please spread the word about the opportunity to set up collection points, especially to schools, kindergartens, companies, and stores. Schools and companies are particularly important for collections, as they can organize large amounts of donations that can make many children's Christmas more joyful.
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Supporting our logistical expenses with a monetary donation would be a great help. The transportation cost for one box is approximately 6 Euros, but this greatly assists in ensuring that the gifts reach the children most in need on time. You can also support us by TWINT to +41784064441, comment: Shoebox 2026.
Special Requests:
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We would love to share more experiences with you about the joyous moments. Please send us more photos and short videos (similar to TikTok) from the campaign, showing what goes into the boxes and how we pack love.
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Please like and share our posts on our official Facebook page (Grenzenlose Kinderhilfe).
Thank you for joining us again this year and helping us bring smiles to thousands of children's faces.
Let’s fill the boxes with joy and make Christmas better for those who need it most!
Warm regards,
Janos Mester
+41784063331
