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£150 needed for travel costs and food
R is an asylum seeker, and staying with his cousin, who is on a very low income. He needs to purchase an Oyster card for travel to college interviews and youth activities. Although R is staying with his cousin, pending progress with an age disputed issue, his cousin finds it difficult to cope with food expenditure in addition to his own. We would really appreciate your support to top up his Oyster card and to provide him with a voucher for food.
£200 needed for a television and a microwave
This gentleman, a regular at our centre, battles depression and is unable to work due to mental health challenges. He actively engages in centre activities, as he works through these difficulties. Recently housed, he lacks funds to furnish his room. We urgently seek your help to provide a television and microwave, essential for his meals and entertainment. Your generosity would greatly improve this gentleman's quality of life. Please would you consider supporting him during this critical time?
£150 needed for a supermarket voucher for food, toiletries and pull up pants
G works as much as she can to support her two young children who have health issues. A victim of domestic abuse, she fled to protect her family and, in doing so, lost a lot of their possessions. G has had to start from scratch and is now struggling to afford the basics. Could you possibly help this family with a supermarket voucher please? It would help them immensely during their recovery from the expense of having to start over. Thank you.
£200 needed for accommodation and clothes
This lady was referred to us by a local agency and is currently street homeless after being evicted. Her baby was taken into care, due to domestic violence and substance misuse, but mum is working hard to get clean and reunite with her child. She attends weekly support services and is taking the right steps to rebuild her life. We seek help to place mum in a bed and breakfast establishment for three nights and provide clothing, as she had to discard most of her belongings. Your support will make a real difference.
£200 needed for a cot, bounce chair, baby bath, bedding and clothing
This young mum, who is coming to us for English lessons, is in the country on a spouse visa and, therefore, unable to work or claim benefits. This means that finances are very tight, especially with a new baby to take care of. Mum is asking for help to purchase a cot and bedding, along with a bounce chair, a bath and a few items of next size clothing.
£200 needed for a television, food parcels and bedding
This lady has been using our services for three years after being evicted. We have worked with partner agencies to secure permanent housing, but as she is on Universal Credit, her accommodation is unfurnished and she cannot afford essentials. We seek your support in providing this lady with a television, a two-week food parcel and a complete bedding set. Your generosity would greatly improve her quality of life, and help her settle into her new home.
£200 needed for a bed, table and chairs and drawers
This young man has been living in a hostel, following a relationship breakdown. He has now been given his own accommodation, which he is trying to furnish so his children can come and visit. This young man has found a bed, table and chairs, drawers, and a few other items which he would appreciate your help to buy. His only income is Universal Credit (low capability), due to suffering with anxiety and depression and being unable to work currently. He would be really grateful for any help you can give. Thank you.
£200 needed for accommodation and food parcels
This lady, who came to our attention when police dropped her at our centre after being discharged from Southend Hospital, was treated for low blood sugar due to not eating for days. She is alcohol dependent, has epilepsy, allergies, and is a victim of domestic violence by her ex-partner. While we work with sister agencies on her rehabilitation, this lady remains street homeless. She is extremely vulnerable and we urgently seek your help to accommodate her for three nights in a bed and breakfast establishment, and with food parcels.
£200 needed for a bed and bedding
We are supporting our client, who is sixty two years old, with debt advice, after being referred to us by her GP. J suffers severely with arthritis in all her joints, and now has to use a walking stick to get about. She has told me how depressed she feels, as her mobility is deteriorating at a fast pace. J cannot work and has to rely on benefits. Once her priority bills are paid, she has cannot meet her basic needs. Her bed has been broken for sometime now. Please could you help her, as she has nobody else?