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.
E, a single mum with two children, is on a low income and is suffering from depression after the sudden loss of her mum and aunt to cancer six months ago. She is in desperate need of wardrobes and drawers as the current ones are over twenty years old and cannot be repaired. Her mum and aunt always helped support her when they could, as they were a close family. E has no one to help her now and is struggling to cope due to clothes being in boxes at present.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200A who has ongoing health issues, has been in hospital since her diagnosis with an aggressive form of cancer. She has been discharged now, but due to physical changes, has been advised to get an adjustable recliner chair which will help her to feel comfortable at home. A is no longer in employment, due to her health and is struggling to raise money for the recliner chair. She is also struggling to buy food, as she is on very low income at the moment. Your support will be highly appreciated.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200This family are currently living with poor home conditions in an overcrowded house. Mum has poor mobility and ongoing health conditions, and is sleeping on a sofa, making her issues worse. She is in the process of acquiring a new property with an extra bedroom to alleviate the situation. Mum, who is struggling financially, would really appreciate a new double mattress to help alleviate her back pain and health conditions. This would enable her to have better rest and improve her health. Thank you.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100Please can you support this family by providing some donations towards a new mattress for mum who is caring for her two children. She is struggling with her mental health and struggling financially. Mum is currently using a ruined mattress and is sleeping on springs. Having a new mattress would mean the world to her and would help her to get a good night's sleep. Thank you.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £185This single man, who is nearing retirement, is struggling financially, following a divorce and period of homelessness, and is now working with Christians Against Poverty. Recently he has suffered two heart attacks and developed arthritis, making it difficult to get about. This single man needs his car to be able to get to work, but has no funds to be able to afford this, as his budget is unsustainable. Any help you can provide will make a real difference in enabling him to rebuild his life.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £190A cooker is needed for M who has had surgery on both arms and is awaiting financial support/income to be organised from Personal Independence Payment. M is an asylum seeker who has been granted leave to remain and is hoping to start studies this September but needs cooking facilities in order to remain independent.