Crisis is proud to be the charity partner for Croydon Stands Tall, a spectacular public art trail and exhibition in collaboration with Wild in Art.
The 10 week art trail is part of the Croydon’s London Borough of Culture programme 2023 and will raise money for the Crisis Skylight centre in Croydon. The trail took place between 21 August - 27 October 2023.
Located in the heart of the borough, the Crisis centre offers vital help with housing, jobs, health and wellbeing to people experiencing homelessness.
More than 30 giant giraffe sculptures, decorated by local artists and communities, appeared across Croydon town centre for visitors to explore and enjoy.
In addition to the main Croydon Stands Tall trail, local schools and youth groups and the Croydon Skylight were invited to create their own herd of baby giraffes which were displayed in the Croydon Skylight windows, and across some of Croydon’s civic centres, libraries and stores.
The herd are now looking for their forever homes. The auction takes place on Wednesday 22 November at Fairfield Halls. Online bidders are also welcome.
There’s lots of ways to get involved and experience the best trail in town!
Standing tall outside our Crisis centre on Bridge Street in Croydon you will find our very own Crisis giraffe.
Members at the Crisis centre in Croydon chose from a number of designs submitted by local artist. The chosen artist for our Crisis giraffe was Aasiri Wickremage and her beautiful and vibrant design.
Our giraffe has been given the name Acacia Georgie, chosen by Aasiri’s daughter and a supporter of Crisis.
We are so proud to have Acacia Georgie right outside our centre. Why not come and see her and the other giraffes on the trail?!
Zak is a big supporter of the Crisis Croydon Skylight and has been involved in fundraising for them since he was four!
"I fundraise for Crisis because when I was four, I started thinking about homeless people, and tried to put myself in their shoes. It's not right that some people don't have a home, just think of when you're having a nice toasty night in bed, and homeless people have to deal with the rain and cold. I wanted to help people who don't have their own home. Fundraising feels so good, we get to raise some money from our family and friends and feel good about ourselves for doing it! Why don't you give fundraising a try?"
For support with your fundraising please get in touch with the herd: fundraise@crisis.org.uk
