Homelessness charity launches ninth birthday appeal
SUPPORT: An Emmaus Hull & East Riding companion cooking in the kitchen
By Rick Lyon, Co-Editor
Charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding has launched a ninth birthday match-funding appeal to raise vital funds to support people who have experienced homelessness.
The charity provides a home, training, work opportunities and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness.
It is a finalist in the Aviva UK Broker Community Fund, meaning that all donations made in the next few weeks will be matched by Aviva.
Stephanie Dixon, director of Emmaus Hull & East Riding, said: “Thanks to a nomination from Ravenhall Risk Solutions, our charity is set to benefit from the Aviva UK Broker Community Fund. For our ninth birthday, we are appealing for people to gift us a donation via the Aviva Community Fund website so that all donations are doubled.
“To provide a home and tailored support to 30 people, our charity needs to raise over £35k each month to pay for rent, bills, food and support costs. The majority of our income is raised in our charity shops, but with costs constantly rising, it’s an ongoing challenge to balance the books alongside delivering the care and support our residents deserve.”
People supported at the Emmaus community in Hull, known to the charity as companions, are provided with opportunities to gain skills, training, confidence, and new experiences. In addition to their residential community, Emmaus also delivers an outreach service in the East Riding, providing direct support to people who are street homeless.
The birthday appeal runs until 12pm on Wednesday, March 26, during which time all donations up to £250 per person are doubled via the Aviva Community Fund.
To make a donation, visit: https://www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/emmaus-hull-east-riding---homeless-support