"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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£140 needed for a sofa
S and her partner have moved into a flat after a long period of homelessness, the last twelve months of which was spent living in a tent. S has mental health problems and is unfit for work. Her partner is seeking work, but currently their only income is Universal Credit. They are managing to meet their everyday bills, but there is little left over to spend on their home. They have no living room furniture and would appreciate help to buy a sofa so they at least have somewhere comfortable to sit.
£150 needed for a tablet
This Iranian refugee who lives in Leeds is an artist who wants to expand her ability to help others by having a tablet. She is asking for £150 to purchase one she has seen which will help her to search online for art activities for groups she is volunteering with in charities. Having and using one will help her to pass on information to groups, and keep in touch with her extended family and friends in Iran, during times of concern. Please can you help her to help others and keep in contact?
£200 needed for a washing machine
S, who suffers from depression and has recently moved to the area to be nearer family and friends, has a one year old son and is currently pregnant. She receives Universal Credit and has managed to get together most of the things she needs for her new home, but would really appreciate your help to buy a washing machine. S is having to travel some distance to use a launderette, and the cost of this are eating into her funds, leaving her with insufficient funds to cover other essential bills.
£200 needed for a washing machine and a cooker
E is a single gentleman who is living alone with different chronic illnesses. He has recently moved out of his temporary accommodation into a permanent address. E is very grateful for the support that has been provided, but still doesn't have a cooker and a washing machine in the house. This is limiting E in making homemade meals, which is a requirement, as he is required to eat healthy, due to his health conditions. Your support will be highly appreciated.
£200 needed for a rug, desk and chair and wardrobe
Our applicant is a refugee whose children have joined her through Family Reunion, and also has a young baby aged one. Mum has been placed in temporary accommodation by the council, but it is sparsely furnished. She would like some home items for her children. Specifically, her youngest child is crawling and learning to walk so mum would like a rug for them to learn to walk on. She would also like a desk and chair for the children to do their homework, and a wardrobe for the children's clothes.
£135 needed for a wardrobe
This gentleman left the family home where his ex-partner lives with his young son due a safeguarding issue. He stopped work to care for his son and lived with his parents with limited space. They now have accommodation which is 10+miles away from his parents. He is on benefits but has a lot of expenses including traveling to and from his parents to set up their new home. His wider family are unable to help financially. They need a wardrobe and with your kind donations we wish to help.
£200 needed for food, clothes and nappies
FS is an asylum seeker who is living in a hotel with her husband and eight month old baby. They fled from the conflict in Chad, due to political reasons. Her husband's father was involved in a conflict with the government and the President of Chad was killed. Those in opposition had to flee the country because the President's son is now in power and is seeking revenge for his father's death. FS and her family are here suffering in poverty and need your help with food, clothes and nappies. Please would you donate? Thank you
£200 needed for a double bed frame and a wardrobe
This lady was homeless, but then was able to secure a tenancy which is unfurnished. She has physical health conditions and disabilities, making it difficult for her to use a mattress on the floor, as her sleeping area, and would love a bed frame. This lady has nowhere to store her clothes and needs a wardrobe or similar.
£130 needed for a freezer
This gentleman left the family home where his ex-partner lives with his young son, due a safeguarding issue. He stopped work to care for his son and lived with his parents in a limited space. They now have accommodation which is over ten miles away from his parents. Dad is on benefits, but has a lot of expenses, including traveling to and from his parents to set up their new home. His wider family are unable to help financially. Dad needs a freezer and with your kind donations we wish to help.