"I am looking forward to my next adventure"
During the Covid pandemic, R from Calderdale managed a Testing Centre which has since been closed. He has struggled to find work since and now has to leave his home as the Landlord is selling the property. R is now moving out of his home, but he has virtually nothing to take with him. Amongst other things, he needed a fridge. R has has no family who he can offer him support, but had managed to save a little towards the other items he needed for his new home.
The local Advocate let R know the good news that Acts 435 donors had fulfilled his need for a fridge, and this is what R said:
"Words cannot express my thanks for helping me buy a fridge. I got lucky and was able to buy a few bits of food too! A month ago I had no idea where my life was taking me but because of so much kindness I am looking forward to my next adventure in my new home and in my new job. I cannot believe it - thank you so much!"
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£200 needed for fitting a carpet
P is a vulnerable adult who has just been moved into permanent housing. The place has no carpet. Due to moving costs P is unable to afford to buy carpet. Some have been sourced for her but funds are needed to cover fitting costs. Please can you help make P's housing warm & comfortable for her?
£150 needed for a gym membership
M is a Bedouin gentleman from Kuwait, considered stateless in his own country. He now is seeking asylum in the UK and is being accommodated by the Home Office until his claim is considered. M's mental health is low and he has post traumatic stress disorder- he has lost contact with his wife and daughters in Kuwait, and we are working with the Red Crescent to locate them. He confided that being able to exercise and train would really help his mental health and well-being, and would help "him to get his old self back".
£200 needed for a carpet fitting
We are supporting a family who have been through a difficult year. Mum has recently separated from her partner and the family have now moved house. There is a lot of work to be done on the new property and mum is struggling financially. As such, we would like to ask for some support to pay for a carpet fitting. Your help would make such a difference to this family.
£200 needed for a washing machine
We have a customer who has recently been involved in a domestic abuse relationship. They claim Personal Independence Payment for their disability and their year old son is autistic. Due to the above they are unable to work which means funds are incredibly low and their washing machine has just broken and they cannot afford a new one. We would love to help them!
£200 needed for an electric cooker
J is a young man who has been receiving help from homeless organisations over the last 8 years. He suffers with mental and physical problems and has recently been moved into a property. He doesn't have a cooker and is unable to afford one. Please can you help raise funds for a cooker so J can cook himself proper hot meals?
£200 needed for a fridge-freezer
A is a single woman who is currently recovering following radiotherapy treatment for throat cancer. She was placed in temporary accommodation whilst receiving the treatment, and has now moved to a house which is completely empty. She is receipt of Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment, which covers basic costs but she is unable to purchase other items. We are requesting support to purchase a fridge-freezer as she currently has no way to keep fresh food which is not beneficial for her recovery. Can you help?
£200 needed for a washing machine
J is a young man who has been receiving help from homeless organisations over the last 8 years. He suffers with mental & physical problems and has recently been moved into a property. He doesn't have a washing machine and is unable to afford one. Please can you fund a washing machine so J can keep his clothes clean?
£200 needed for a gas cooker
K is a carer and receives benefits. She lives with her 2 children plus an adult daughter who has serious physical issues. Her cooker has broken and due to the cost of living rise she is unable to replace it. Please can you help raise funds for a new cooker for K so she can cook her family proper hot meals.
£200 needed for a heated throw, mobile phone, kettle and toaster
This older Christian lady suffers from poor physical health with a heart condition and diabetes so she struggles to leave the house. We would like to buy her a heated throw to keep warm more economically as she is struggling with her energy bills. We would also like to buy her a modern mobile phone with internet access so she can do her banking from home as is housebound without help. Lastly, we would like to buy her a new toaster and kettle to replace broken ones.