"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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The average time for a need to be fully funded is currently 12 days
£175 needed for clothes, shoes and a suitcase
P is a fifty six year old homeless man who is moving from shelter to shelter when unable to sleep on people's sofas. He has had a very unsettled life since separating from his wife twelve years ago. His mental health is poor, leading to a recent suicide attempt. P has been exploited by people who have taken him in, and is vulnerable to abuse. He has only the clothes he is wearing and would love to have something clean, and shoes without holes. As he is moving all the time, a suitcase would also be helpful.
£150 needed for a tumble dryer
J is in need of a new tumble dryer and cannot afford to replace her current one which is broken. She is unemployed and disabled, meaning she needs to wash and dry clothes more frequently than normal. J would be very grateful for any help towards the replacement.
£120 needed for clothes
S, an asylum seeker who arrived in our area five months ago, having left his family in Egypt, receives £9 per week. He has engaged with our organisation, attending different activities such as English language, chess club and lunch cultural events each week. S needs help to buy clothes, as he doesn't have any clothes, and would be very grateful for your support.
£200 needed for a washing machine
R fled domestic violence to a temporary hostel. The domestic violence she experienced left her with long-term health conditions, which mean she can longer attend college or work, so she has a very low income. She has now been supported into her own property, but it does not have a washing machine, which she particularly needs due to her medical condition. Your support to buy one would really help R as she builds a new life for herself.
£200 needed for carpet fitting
This single mum of two children is facing financial hardship due to her ill health. The family are living without carpet on their stairs and in the children’s bedrooms. The cold, uncomfortable floors are impacting their daily comfort and wellbeing. We have a brilliant offer of free carpets, but we need a little help with the cost of fitting. Any support to cover the cost of fitting the carpets would significantly improve their living conditions and bring much-needed relief.
£200 needed for a washing machine
B is an older man who is going through the trauma of separation, following a relationship breakdown and, therefore, losing his home. He has long-term health conditions including a stoma bag, fatigue, depression and anxiety. These mean that B has a very low income, and he can't afford to furnish his new home. His most urgent need is for a washing machine, so that he can keep his clothes and bedding clean, as he finds it very difficult to visit the launderette due to his health, not to mention the expense.
£125 needed for shoes and an air fryer
G is sixty four and lives on her own in temporary accommodation where she has a room and a shared kitchen. She broke her leg a year ago and has difficulty walking, causing pain when she puts weight on the leg. G has high blood pressure and wants to eat as healthily as possible, but it is difficult in the facilities she has. The Migrant Centre is trying to help her get into sheltered accommodation. G would like to use an air fryer, and buy shoes that support her mobility, and would love help to do this.
£200 needed for a skip
Safe Families are supporting these grandparents who are caring for their granddaughter. The grandfather has a number of health issue and their granddaughter is struggling with her mental health. The family has an accumulation of household items mounting up in the garden and has no way of disposing of them. We would love to help the family with a skip to clear up the items in the garden. Please could you help this family who are struggling financially? Thank you.
£200 needed for a fridge freezer
A, who has been sleeping rough, following the breakdown of several relationships, had very few possessions, especially after some were stolen whilst he was homeless. He is on benefits, which only just cover living costs, and has no savings. A has secured a new tenancy, but it has no fridge freezer so he is not able to store food safely, which makes shopping and cooking very difficult and expensive. A fridge freezer would let him keep food safely, and do things like batch cooking for economical meals.