"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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£120 needed for a shopping voucher for food and toiletries
This 73 year old gentleman came to the UK many years ago seeking asylum, but has never been able to claim any financial support due to having no recourse to public funds. He has now separated from his wife and has come to us for help with his Visa. He has a few options, but any application will take at least 6 months and he has used all his savings up to get by. Would you be able to please help him with a voucher so that he can buy food and essentials whilst we assist him? Thank you
£200 needed for a washing machine
These parents both experienced social care involvement during their own childhoods and currently have very limited family or community support. They have recently returned to Cornwall and, like many of the families we support, have been forced to find private rented accommodation which is expensive. Their daughter is 18 months old. Both parents are living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder linked to their childhood experiences, and despite these challenges they are working hard to provide stability and a positive home environment for their daughter. Their washing machine has now broken, which is creating additional pressure and making day‑to‑day care more difficult. We would like to request help to buy a washing machine for this family.
£150 needed for a fridge/freezer
This man and his partner have 3 children. They live in a social housing flat, and are both unable to work due to physical and mental health issues. They are on Universal Credit and have no savings. Their fridge/freezer has broken and they cannot afford to replace it themselves. Can you help this family get a new fridge/freezer?
£165 needed for a refurbished laptop
B is an asylum seeker who arrived in our area 8 months ago, having left his family in South Sudan. This client has engaged with our organisation, attending different activities such as English language classes, Dukes theatre, sport and cultural events each week. B needs help to buy a refurbished laptop, as he doesn't have much English and wants to strengthen it. He would appreciate it if you could help him.
£165 needed for a refurbished laptop
E is a refugee from Eritrea who moved to the UK one year ago. He is trying to study English and improve his computer skills. He is really keen to develop beyond basic computer use to have a chance at teaching himself coding to an employable level. E is putting a lot of time into studying. He has no formal qualifications here so a laptop would significantly improve his job seeking chances and opportunities for the future.
£200 needed for rehabilitation pool therapy
W is a single man who shares custody of his 2 children. W has undergone 3 recent operations to help reduce his pain. The pain is debilitating and reduces his ability to complete every day tasks. W has been having rehabilitation in a pool to reduce pain in his joints which is helping, but it is not available on the NHS and is costly. W is unable to work and is on benefits so any help to enable W to have a block of therapy sessions, £200 for 8 sessions, would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
£200 needed for a cooker
B is a single man who has just moved into a new property from outside the area. He is adjusting to a new town and meeting new people. He's on benefits but looking for work. B has had support to purchase a washing machine but has said he doesn't have any cooking facilities and would very much appreciate a cooker, he used to be a chef so being able to cook from scratch and eat healthily is important to him. Any support would be appreciated. Thank you.
£180 needed for chilled and frozen food
A is a single mum of 2, (one who is officially a non dependent although he lives at home and is mentally unwell). A was working, but just had a stroke and now has been diagnosed with functional neurological system disorder. She is struggling financially with ongoing bills now her earnings have stopped. As she sorts her Personal Independence Payment application she needs help with food for the family. Money for freezer and fridge items would help so much.
£115 needed for a fridge freezer
This gentlemen moved from two years placed in a hotel by the council into a studio flat this month. He has nothing apart from a bed, and he is on universal credit. We have asked the council to help with a cooker and a washing machine but he needs a small fridge freezer to store food.