Give to someone in need
Acts 435 is about giving to people directly, to help them bridge the gap when they are facing a financial crisis.
Can you help a specific person in need?
Read stories of the applicants below and give as you feel able. Any amount will make a big difference to someone who is struggling.
You can instead make a general donation and the Acts 435 team will allocate it to the most urgent requests.
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This family of six in Hull would like help to buy a larger fridge freezer, as their current one is very small. This means that they have to shop more frequently or buy smaller quantities of food, which can work out being more expensive than if they were able to buy in larger quantities. They are living off benefits whilst the father is seeking employment and cannot afford to buy one themselves.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150A single mum in Hull is living on Universal Credit and in need of help to buy a new fridge/freezer as hers has stopped working efficiently. She cannot afford to buy a new one and is worried about it stopping working any day. She would really appreciate your support in buying a new one so that she doesn't have the worry of wasting any food that she currently keeping refrigerated or frozen.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £150B, a single mum who lives with her two year old daughter, has made a request to have a tablet. Her husband left her when she was pregnant, causing her to struggle a lot and face many difficult challenges. She is asylum and waiting for her claim. B attends the college to learn English, and came to Open Doors where she can find support to have a tablet to help her with study. Your support would be much appreciated.