"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 carpet fitting
M, who has been homeless and battling addiction issues, has been clean for the last four months and desperately wants to remain that way. He has been allocated a flat with a local housing association, but the flat is not carpeted, just bare concrete floors. M's only income is from benefits and he has no savings so can't afford to carpet the flat. We have an amazing offer of free carpets and know fitting them would mean the world to him. Please can you help us to keep M on track with his recovery?
£200 needed for a washing machine
C is a single lady who is receiving Universal Credit, so struggles to cover basic costs and is unable to save. She has considerable health conditions including anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, personality disorder and chronic obstruction pulmonary disorder, which affects her ability to work. We are requesting support for a washing machine as C's current one has recently broken, and this is affecting her physical and mental health.
£200 needed for removal costs
D is a single mum living with her thirty one year old son who has severe autism. Mum, who suffers from asthma, diabetes, and vertigo, is currently living in a poor standard of accommodation, including mould in the bathroom and a leaking shower, which affects her asthma. They also have a noisy neighbour, and all of this is severely affecting the mental health of both D and her son. Mum has been able to arrange a house swap, but is unable to afford the removal costs due to only receiving Universal Credit.
£200 needed for a stairlift service
Our client reached out to us in need of support to service/repair a stairlift which is used by her disabled son. Mum is his sole carer and, therefore, cannot work. Her son is unable to get up or downstairs without a stairlift, making life very challenging at present. The rented property they live in charges a high rental cost and the family have no recourse to public funds. Your support to alleviate their struggles at this time would mean so much to them.
£70 needed for a mini fridge
B has recently moved into a new hosting placement and there is very little room in the kitchen fridge for her food. We are looking to purchase a small fridge that can be stored in her room so she can keep some of her essential food items in there. B loves to cook specific food from her home country and is struggling to do this with very minimal space in the host's fridge.
£100 needed for gas and electric
A is a recovering addict who has been through a rehabilitation programme, is maintaining a drug free lifestyle and feels much better. He is building relationships with his family again, and his son is now able to visit him, but his flat is very cold and damp. On the weekend when his son sleeps over, he needs the heating on all the time. This means that for the rest of the week A goes without, or with very little gas and electric, as he is in debt with it. He has managed to pay most off, but still has £100 left to pay.
£150 needed for a bed and a microwave
Z, who is currently sofa surfing, having been made homeless, suffers from depression and is a recovering drug addict, but is making positive steps to improve his health. He has now secured a tenancy of his own, but it is unfurnished and he has now furniture. Z has to pay four weeks rent up front, but has very little savings and a low income, so can't afford to buy any furniture. Your help to buy a bed and microwave would help him get started in his new home, as he looks for work.
£200 needed for two specialist exam fees
This gentleman is currently unemployed and living in temporary accommodation. He believes the acquisition of specialist cyber security qualifications will help him to regain employment, but is unable to fund these exams himself. Meeting this need for two exams would help this talented man to get back on his own feet as he continues to freely share his expertise with people in his local community.
£200 needed for a washing machine
F, who is a victim of modern slavery, was rescued to a refuge, but has now secured an unfurnished social housing flat of her own. She has no possessions or savings, and very little income until she gets back on her feet again. Whilst the local authority has provided some items, F hasn't been able to get a washing machine. Your help to buy one will mean she can keep her clothes and bedding clean without costly and time-consuming launderette trips, which health issues also make difficult.