"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 a fridge freezer
Our client has a fridge which is broken. They have suffered from depression since their teenage years, to a level that they have previously been advised by the Job Centre to be signed off ill by their General Practitioner as not able to work. Consequently, the depression has adversely affected their ability to obtain and retain paid employment. Their depression is debilitating to the point that they become introverted, they do not leave or clean their home. A fridge would help them be able to store food and not shop daily or rely on more expensive take away.
£135 needed for a fridge freezer
This young couple are setting up a home together with the help of their Social Worker. They are expecting their first child in a couple of months. They are both on Universal Credit and are saving hard to buy items for their home and the baby but there is not a lot left over after the bills are paid. They have benefited from generous friends but are still in need of a fridge freezer. We have sourced a nearly new one with a 6 month guarantee. Please can you help them purchase it? Thank you.
£200 needed for a study desk, chair and laptop
After a challenging journey to refugee status and overcoming homelessness, J is now safely housed and determined to rebuild his career. Having worked as a mechanic, he is eager to return to a professional career but first needs to improve his English and gain local certifications. A desk, chair and laptop are the essentials tools he lacks to study effectively from home. Your donations would provide this bridge to his financial independence and long term stability.
£150 needed for air fryer, small fridge and bedding
After the hardship of homelessness and the uncertainty of seeking asylum, A has secured a flat. However, he lacks the essentials to live healthily. A table top fridge will allow him to store fresh food safely, while an air fryer will enable him to cook effectively and bedding including supportive pillows will ensure a proper nights sleep. These are the final items to help A create a home where he can rebuild his life and look to gain employment in order to live independently.
£130 needed for a laptop
N is an older man who has recently arrived in the UK as he needed to find safety to escape from the violent upheavals in Sudan. A priority for him at present is to improve his English, which is frankly not very good, and to improve his job prospects for when he is allowed to work. A laptop would be an immense help to him for his studies. Might somebody be able to help with this?
£200 needed for Refurbished laptop
F is an asylum seeker who arrived in our area six months ago, having left his family in Kuwait, and receives £9 per week in financial support. This client has engaged with our organisation, attending different activities such as English language classes, English communication sessions, CV writing sessions and cultural events each week. B needs help to buy a refurbished laptop as he wants to strengthen his English language skills.
£200 needed for a double mattress, duvet, sheets, pillows
The request is being made by a couple who are deaf and both use British Sign Language to communicate. They have recently moved to new temporary accommodation with their mother who has a hernia and sleeps on a child's bed. They also have two children. The mould and humidity have caused problems with all the beds in the house and the request is for a suitable bed for their mother. As A said to me "We are a low income family with children and cannot afford to buy what we need." Thank you so much.
£200 needed for a kettle, toaster, and cupboards
J is a single man with a number of health conditions, including poor mental health and problems with walking. He is in receipt of Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment which just covers the essentials. His toaster and kettle were purchased second hand over 12 years ago and are quite unsafe. The wardrobe and cupboard that he has had for a similar period of time are falling apart. As his mobility deteriorates the safety around his home is important, however he cannot afford to replace the items himself.
£200 needed for repairing car brakes
M is a single lady with health conditions including anxiety, depression, diabetes, carpal tunnel syndrome and an enlarged heart. She is unable to work and is in receipt of Universal Credit which just covers weekly living costs. The brakes on her car are in need of repair, which she is unable to afford. She lives in council accommodation in a small village where public transport is infrequent, so she is reliant upon her car. Are you able to help?