"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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£170 needed for a second-hand laptop
D, a refugee who has just received leave to remain, is desperate to be reunited with his wife and young children, hopefully, in the next year! He is studying very hard at the college to get his English qualifications and hopes to find a job soon. With all of this, D would really benefit from a laptop to help with studying and applying for jobs online. His previously donated tablet has unfortunately broken after much use. Thank you so much for helping D to get his own device.
£170 needed for a second-hand laptop
S is an asylum seeker who is very engaged in our local English classes and support groups. He is keen to learn and improve his English in order to be able to become part of our society, to integrate and give back by volunteering, and one day finding a job. It is very challenging for him to do his homework and access information online with only an old phone. Thank you so much for helping S to get his own laptop in order to increase his ability to learn and improve his English.
£200 needed for a school uniform and clothing
L is a single mum to a teenage boy who is fifteen and has been required to move schools, following a serious safeguarding incident. Mum is struggling financially and is being supported by her local food bank and debt advice service. L is not eligible for a clothing grant and her son requires a specific uniform. He also needs new trainers, basic t-shirts and shorts. Mum would appreciate any support so her son can settle into his new school without feeling different to others.
£200 needed for a sofa
Our Foodbank client, G, has three children and does not work because of a long term health condition. She has had the same sofa for over ten years and it is in very bad shape. Because of G's health condition, she has no means of accruing the funds needed. Please can you help?
£200 needed for school uniforms
F is a refugee who has managed to reunite with his kids and wife after along period. He has enrolled his kids in school; however, he needs your support so he can buy school uniform for his two kids. F is suffering from health conditions and cannot currently work. Can you please support this family?
£200 needed for a bedroom carpet
Safe Families is supporting a single mum and her two children who have been residing in temporary accommodation for four years where the current floors are dirty and unsanitary. Mum is struggling with her mental health and is finding the current living conditions very stressful, but cannot afford flooring as she is struggling financially. We would love to help this family by providing new flooring for the family in the bedroom. Please could you help this family? Thank you.
£200 needed for a fridge freezer
I, a single man who has previously struggled with an alcohol addiction, is being supported by his local food bank and other health professionals. He is on benefits and unable to work, due to his addiction severely damaging his health. Our client would appreciate any help to purchase a fridge freezer to help support his healthy eating and budgeting. It would make such a difference to I's health and finances to be able to store fresh food and purchase in bulk. Thank you.
£200 needed for a cooker
H receives Universal Credit, topping-up her part-time hours. She works in our community café, which she has done for over four years. In that time, H has been living in temporary accommodation with her son, for over five years. She has finally been given her forever home and is due to move in the next week. Mum is so excited and has been to see the house in anticipation. The kitchen, unfortunately, doesn't have a cooker so any donations towards one for her new home would be gratefully received.
£200 needed for a skip
This family of four have been through a lot, including family relationship tensions. The parents have additional needs and struggle with their mental health. They would love to have a skip so that they can continue to make the garden improvements they have started. A skip would give fresh motivation for the family to be able to dispose of garden waste and finish their projects. This would enable the family to have a lovely garden to enjoy, but they are struggling financially and cannot afford this expense. Thank you.