Give to someone in need
Acts 435 is about giving to people directly, to help them bridge the gap when they are facing a financial crisis.
Can you help a specific person in need?
Read stories of the applicants below and give as you feel able. Any amount will make a big difference to someone who is struggling.
You can instead make a general donation and the Acts 435 team will allocate it to the most urgent requests.
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- Ill Health (1)
- Unemployment (1)
- Children (2)
- Fresh Start (4)
- Housing (1)
- White Goods and Furniture (3)
- People with Disability (3)
- Domestic Abuse (1)
- Warmer Homes (2)
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N, a young woman who has completed rehabilitation and is making great progress, is settling in really well to volunteering at Glasgow City Mission. She now has her new flat, but before she can fully move in, needs flooring for it, especially for her hallway, bathroom and lounge, not least because the flooring is not in great shape. N would be really grateful if she could get help with this, so that she can fully move in and continue to create a stable home that will continue to help her thrive.
Still £130 left to donate
Total needed £180Our client, D, needs photo ID on his release from prison to facilitate all the official things he needs to do to begin his new life post prison. He is engaging positively with Junction 42 and this practical support towards a passport will aid his recovery and his reintegration into society.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100S has been in her home for six months now and in order to finish her flat off, she would love to get flooring for her bedroom, and materials to decorate and brighten her home. Previous support has made her home so much more liveable than it was and she has shown great resilience for a young woman who is setting up home, recovering from an abusive relationship and adjusting to a new culture. S is proactive and continues to meet with our counsellor to improve her language skills, building her confidence step by step.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £180K, who has problems with her mental health and suffers from severe agoraphobia, was able to replace her water damaged bathroom flooring recently, with your support. She would love to be able to continue to improve her home by getting new flooring for her hallway and bedroom, which are both in poor condition. K is working with her support worker to get out more often and is going shopping with them weekly, which is a boost to her confidence. Any help given would be greatly appreciated.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M has recently been granted leave to remain after suffering from persecution in his country of birth. He has applied for a white goods package from his local authority, but this did not include a washing machine. M, who lives in a high rise building and cannot afford to use a local laundry, gets limited benefits, but has managed to get a local part-time job as a cleaner, to help him with basic necessities. Any help you could offer would be so welcome.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This hard working lady, who is on a low income, has suffered a stroke and is subsequently unable to work, due to her disability. She can no longer get out of the chair herself and is in need of a riser recliner chair. Please can you help her?
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200A mid forties working adult had a stroke resulting in him being hospitalised for five months, suddenly becoming a full-time wheelchair user and being unable to continue working, so is now unemployed. This dad is also a carer for his young autistic son. His wife, the mother of their son, had to give up her job as a fully trained nurse, due to a cancer diagnosis. A stair lift is essential to access the upstairs bathroom (instead of being humiliated with using a commode), and ease the pressure on his wife who is now his carer.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Mum is not able to work due to health issues. Recently, her adult son moved out and took lots of furniture with him. The youngest child has now moved into his room, but has no furniture. Mum is buying some items for the room, such as a bed, and would appreciate this contribution for a wardrobe, chest of drawers and a bedside table. The young boy is adapting to a lot of changes and is so grateful to have a space that is his own. Mum feels this will help him be more prepared for the big step to High School next year.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This young mum has a fourteen month old daughter and would like to get her room set up to be a safer place for her to play, now she is mobile. Due to a lack of storage, this baby is currently drawing on the floor as a form of stimulation, because her toys are getting broken or lost in the small space. This donation will be used to buy some shelving/boxes and wallpaper in order to help mum create a space she can be proud of and in which her fourteen month daughter can thrive and safely play.