Lommel (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Katrien De Russcher, an actress from Lommel, donated five boxes of quality clothing from a TV series to Het Gouden Hart, a local free shop supporting those in need.
In Lommel, while making a TV series, the production company Thuishuis ended up with a lot of old clothes from the show. They wanted to find a way to reuse these items, so they asked the crew for ideas. Katrien De Russcher, an actress in the series, was excited to help. Living in Lommel and doing volunteer work in her community, she suggested donating the clothes to Het Gouden Hart, a local free shop that helps people in need. Her idea came from her connection to the community and the important work the shop does in Lommel.
How did Katrien De Russcher’s donation impact Lommel’s Het Gouden Hart?
It has been said that Katrien’s idea helped the old clothes find a new place where they could help many people. Her actions showed that she cares about the environment and supports local charities, making a positive difference in her hometown of Lommel.
According to Katrien De Russcher the team at Het Gouden Hart was excited to receive the donated clothes because they are of high quality. The items, worn by characters in a TV show are still in good condition. Five boxes filled with women’s clothing, scarves, handbags, and children’s clothes have been delivered to the free shop in Lommel. Katrien believes people might recognize some of these items from TV. Het Gouden Hart has been helping those in need with clothing, household goods, and food for 10 years, and Katrien appreciated the hard work of the volunteers there, saying it’s nice that they are getting more attention for their efforts.