Saving food, and money
H, from Barnsley was in desperate need of a replacement fridge freezer as she has found herself struggling to make ends meet, due to being dependant on benefit and the rise in the cost of food and energy bills. She has two children and cares for her father. H was lost without her fridge freezer and by not being able to store food freshly, which became very expensive. Acts 435 donors supported H to buy a replacement fridge freezer, which helped to reduce the stress and worry she was under.
When the local Advocate told H that the funds had been raised here is what they said:
"H was so relieved to receive the support she needed to buy a replacement fridge freezer as she has struggled for a number of months without one which has been very difficult for her and her children. H stated it will make such a huge difference to her family now that she doesn't have to constantly throw food away because it's not been stored in a fridge. H will be able to manage her money more effectively now that she has a Fridge Freezer and reduce the worrying this has caused."
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£200 needed for carpet fitting
Firstly, thank you for reading this request. Our client, D, is an elderly lady who has recently had a flood in her home. Sadly she isn’t insured and it falls to her to repair the damage caused. One thing she needs is new carpets/vinyl: we’re in a position to provide these free of charge as D can’t afford them. But she needs help to pay for the cost of fitting them. Her only income is from state pension and we’re praying a kindly donor will help. Thank you.
£200 needed for a laptop and printer
"O" is 23 years old. A year ago, he had a serious car accident, and is still recovering in the family home. His previous livelihood was as a delivery driver, but at present he isn't well enough to drive, and needs to find work to support the family. He needs to apply for work, and needs a laptop and printer and additional items (mouse etc,). He is very proficient with admin work and extremely capable with office work, and will be looking for work that he can do from home.
£200 needed for washing machine
This lady has turned her life around and has had her 3 children returned to her. She is looking for work but at present receives Universal Credit and Child Benefit. She cannot afford the washing machine she desperately needs. Please will you help.
£185 needed for tumble dryer
This young woman lives alone. She has autism and other mental health issues. She has had lifelong incontinence so has a lot of washing daily. There is no outside drying space with her flat so she has problems drying the bedding and clothes indoors. There is now mould in the flat. She currently receives Universal Credit and is waiting to hear if her claim for Personnal Independence Payment is successful. She cannot afford the tumble dryer she desperately needs. Please will you help.
£200 needed for a cooker
H is a single mum of two aged 6 and 13, and is 3 months pregnant. They have recently fled domestic abuse, both children have autism and she has fibromyalgia. She is only in receipt of Universal Credit which just covers essentials. Her cooker is no longer working, she is unable to replace it and wants to get settled for her family but especially for when the baby arrives. Are you able to help?
£200 needed for a buggy and child's table and chair
This single mum and her 2 year old daughter live in a room in a shared house. As a migrant she is not entitled to claim benefits and is having to pay off debts to the NHS arising from a still birth and the subsequent birth of her daughter. She has no buggy for the child and so feels trapped in their small room. She is hoping to go to mother and toddler groups but finds it too difficult at the moment. She would also love to have a small table that her daughter can sit at to eat and to play.
£200 needed for homeless respite
C is a lady fleeing a Domestic Violence relationship. She has left her home city to find safety in Newcastle. She has been homeless for the last year, and has only just opened up to our team to ask for help. C is in recovery after misusing alcohol, and is in need of a safe place to stay, away from people that she knew when she was in her addiction phase. Can you help us provide C with a few nights safety in a hotel? It will mean so much to her if she can be warm and safe.
£140 needed for travel cards
After a period of homelessness F has now been in sheltered accommodation for a number of months, he is really struggling to make his low wage stretch to cover all of life's essentials, often forgoing certain items or relying on his friends. F works full time, and has to travel across London every day to get to work. This funding would support F hugely, providing some breathing space while he sorts out his application for Universal Credit.
£150 needed for a contribution towards a laptop
After being accommodated in a shared hostel in Glasgow, T lost his belongings in a fire, including his laptop. Since then T has had to fund himself to stay at a hostel, using up the bulk of his benefits money. We got to know T at our food drop ins and our weekly men's group. T has worked as an online content writer for various companies and would love to be able to buy a new laptop, to use for future job opportunities. Anything you could contribute would be a real encouragement to T as he tries to rebuild his life.