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Hello there,
Firstly, I hope you are very well and looking forward to a peaceful break.
As you know, this Christmas Appeal is raising funds to directly assist destitute refugees and asylum seekers and their families. Thousands of would be refugees have risked their lives to find safety here, only to find themselves "fast tracked" into destitution and poverty.
We are deeply grateful for all the support our donors have given to this Appeal. Thank you to the many housing associations, Quaker groups , Churches, Synagogues, Masjids and Trade Union Branches who have donated. Thank you also to the hundreds of individuals who have taken the time to give a donation. If you have not donated yet, please help us reach our goal now so that we can assist everyone who needs help.
As of today, we still need to raise £6,000 by Christmas. So any support you can give through one off or regular donations is much appreciated. See below for how you can donate and make a real difference in someone's life so that they can begin to rebuild.
454 children, women and men have now been referred to Positive Action in Housing's Winter surgery for emergency crisis support. Hundreds have been referred by our caseworkers, the British Red Cross, Scottish Refugee Council the Refugee Council and others. We are now distributing emergency support in the week leading up to Christmas.
Amongst those needing your help are terminally ill cancer patients without any funds or accommodation, many children who go to school hungry, pregnant women who can't afford to eat properly or keep warm, elderly people with no home or family living hand to mouth, long term destitute asylum seekers living in constant fear of being evicted from their accommodation, families who are put out of jobs because of home office delays in deciding their immigration status and risk losing their social tenancies, with no money for food, essential travel or to heat their accommodation.
Help us to help in this refugee crisis ...
Right now, our caseworkers are working hard to help individuals work out their options and build stable lives. We have 40 volunteers lined up to provide help and support to individuals. Crisis grants will be distributed, along with bus tokens, food cards and hygiene packs. Children will also receive books, art and selection boxes. In the long-term your donation will enable people to rebuild their lives with dignity.
We need you to stand up for refugees and help protect their human rights.
Any donation you give, no matter how small, is appreciated.
DONATE ONLINE
Donate online safely and securely via BTMydonate, and add your message of support. Or if you prefer, go to Justgiving. Or set up a fundraising page, Take part in an organised event. Celebrate a personal occasion. Pay tribute to a loved one by collecting donations for a cause they cared about. Or do your own thing, it could be a personal challenge, shave your head, give up chocolate, do something unique.
GIVE A REGULAR DONATION
Or set up a regular payment (standing order) via internet banking to Positive Action in Housing Ltd (SC027577). Regular payments help us plan our support. See www.positiveactionh.org/donate.
BY POST
Send a cheque made payable to: 'Positive Action in Housing Ltd', 98 West George Street, Glasgow G2 1PJ. (remember to include your full name and postal address including postcode and email ).
Every penny goes towards providing emergency relief for destitute refugees and asylum seekers in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London and elsewhere in Scotland and the UK. For more info: email donate@positiveactionh.org.
Thank you for your support.
From everyone at Positive Action in Housing
Scottish Registered Charity SC027577
www.positiveactionh.org
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