"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 gym membership
H, who moved into our supported accommodation a few months back, has struggled with his mental health for a number of years and can isolate himself. He was recently encouraged to try exercising more, so got a short term trial gym membership and went along with someone he met through our organisation. It was really beneficial for his mental health, but he can't afford to pay monthly for a membership from his Universal Credit, on top of his other expenses. This would cover a nine month membership.
£150 needed for a refurbished laptop
M, who is struggling financially, is determined to study and continue his skills as a teacher that he had when he was back in Ghana. He wants to go to Adult Education classes, but is worried that he won't be able to because he doesn't have a laptop to do any of the work he would be given. As he is struggling financially, M has no funds to purchase a laptop. Any help to get one would be greatly appreciated.
£200 needed for a cooker
M came to the UK in 2018 and was working on a construction site in Essex. He moved to Lewisham during the pandemic and began drinking heavily during this period, leading to him eventually losing his job and home. M became street homeless in 2022, until Streetlink placed him in a hostel, and then in September 2024 he was given a permanent home. He is unable to work, due to his health condition, and only receives a limited capability to work allowance. M would be very grateful to have a cooker in his home.
£200 needed for delivery, installation and recycling of a cooker
M came to the UK in 2018 and was working on a construction site in Essex. He moved to Lewisham during the pandemic and began drinking heavily during this period, eventually leading to the loss of his job and home. M became street homeless in 2022, until Streetlink placed him in a hostel. In September 2024, he was given a permanent home. M is unable to work, due to his health condition, and only receives a limited capability to work allowance. We have submitted a request for the cooker, and this request will be used to pay for the delivery, installation and recycling.
£200 needed for a double bed, mattress and bedding
This gentleman suffers from severe mental health issues and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), making social interaction and engagement with others extremely difficult. Due to his condition, our client is unable to work and relies solely on benefits, leaving him with very limited financial resources. Currently he has no bed, which is severely impacting his PTSD and overall wellbeing. We are urgently seeking support to provide this gentleman with a double bed, mattress and bedding to help improve his quality of life and offer him comfort
£200 needed for counselling
This gentleman, who recently joined our housing project, suffered depression after his dad and partner died, which led to alcoholism, losing his employment and also his family members. He has recently come out of a rehabilitation programme and wants to move forward, making changes to his life. This gentleman has no income except basic Universal Credit and no means to pay for counselling. We have contacted a counsellor known to our organisation and this amount will pay for eight sessions.
£200 needed for a food package for Spring Harvest
Our debt client is a single mum with three children who can't afford a holiday, but thanks to a donor covering the accommodation, the family is attending Spring Harvest at Butlins this year. To allow them to socialise at meals with others from the local church who will be eating together, we would love to pay for the most economical food package Butlins offer, as mum, who works in education, cannot afford this. Having the food sorted would bless her with a true rest this Easter holiday.
£200 needed for a king size bed frame
We are supporting a family of five, two adults and three children under the age of eight. Mum and dad both have health issues and have been hit by the benefit cap while waiting on appeal for limited capability for work. The family members were moved out of their home due to extreme black mould, and they lost everything due to contamination. We were able to get beds for the children, but not the parents. They desperately need a king size bed frame as they are currently sleeping on a mattress and both have back issues.
£200 needed for an oven
T has recently moved into a council property which is unfurnished. He has mental health concerns, learning needs, and has back injury meaning he walks with an aid. T has been receiving employment support, but has applied for Universal Credit. His income means he struggles to cover basic costs, but is unable to save. T is requesting support to be able to buy an oven so that he can cook proper meals in his new house.