The Acts 435 Blog
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Poverty and Homelessness Action Week
Posted by Jennifer Herrera on Monday, 30th January 2012 11:40 AM
Poverty and Homelessness Action Week 2012 runs from 29th January to 5th February. It is jointly organised by Church Action on Poverty, Housing Justice and Scottish Churches Housing Action. Many of our requests are for individuals who have recently been housed sometimes after years living on the streets. Acts 435 provides a great opportunity for people to help these vulnerable adults in practical ways.
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500th request posted ... from Northern Ireland
Posted by Jennifer Herrera on Thursday, 26th January 2012 14:57 PM
Exciting news - today our 500th request has been posted since the charity began in October 2009, and it also happens to be our first posted by a church in Northern Ireland. Belfast to be precise. We rejoice in the way the word is spreading about Acts 435.
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A small amount really CAN make a significant difference
Posted by Jennifer Herrera on Friday, 20th January 2012 10:14 AM
A request for essential household appliances was posted and here the advocate writes of the impact receiving a donation of £90 meant for the applicant.
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Winter 2011/12 Newsletter
Posted by Jennifer Herrera on Thursday, 19th January 2012 09:50 AM
Hear the latest about Acts 435's progress - number of applicants doubled, monthly donations increased by 95%. Exciting growth! Story of how one lady, amazed by the help she received, is now a part of the local church family.
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Happiness is a carpet!
Posted by Jennifer Herrera on Friday, 13th January 2012 10:43 AM
Following the launch of the 'Good Childhood Report 2012' yesterday by the Archbishop of York, which states that at any one time half a million children in the UK are unhappy with their lives, we see how Acts 435 can bring a bit of happiness to individual children. Happiness is a carpet to one 3 year old - a current live request (www.acts435.org.uk/R00477) or football boots for one girl (www.acts435.org.uk/R00458), clothes for an 8 year old boy living in fuel poverty (www.acts435.org.uk/R00455)
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Acts 435 in Radio 4's Thought for the Day
Posted by Jennifer Herrera on Friday, 30th December 2011 19:17 PM
BBC Radio 4 Thought for the Day today was with the Archbishop of York, John Sentamu. The guest editor was former speaker of the House of Commons Betty Boothroyd. The Archbishop again highlighted the role Acts 435 has to play in the current economic climate and drew out one of our recent success stories.
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Archbishop of York Highlights Acts 435
Posted by Jennifer Herrera on Saturday, 24th December 2011 12:23 PM
In the Christmas Eve edition of both the Yorkshire Post and the Sun the Archbishop of York has written messages to the readers, and highlighted Acts 435 as a way to help people facing tough times in the current economic climate.
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Stories that Capture our Imagination
Posted by Jennifer Herrera on Thursday, 22nd December 2011 09:54 AM
Let me highlight a couple of heart-warming stories posted by an advocate in Scarborough which reminds us what Acts 435 is seeking to achieve. It has been a wonderful reminder to me of how a small amount of money CAN make a BIG difference to those in desperate need. Fuel poverty is very much a reality - thank goodness the temperature has warmed up a bit - pleasant for some of us, a literal life-saver for others.
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Archbishop of York highlights Acts 435 in online Advent Calendar
Posted by Jennifer Herrera on Thursday, 8th December 2011 08:48 AM
The Archbishop of York calls for Christians to fight for fairness. He talks about how our throwaway society has created a culture where even people seem to be disposable. Many unemployed young people thus perceive their society saying that they have no need of them. Acts 435 is emphasised as a practical way we can all help make the poor and vulnerable feel cared for.
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Increasing Need Requires Generous Response
Posted by Jennifer Herrera on Thursday, 1st December 2011 09:51 AM
Given the predictions in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement this week, is it any surprise that many more requests are being posted on the Acts 435 website? The challenge now is for us to step up and help these individuals and families. Can you spare £20 to help someone struggling today?