Boys raise over £300 for the Renewed Hope Foodbank

Introducing Lucas Drage & Max Bacon……These two superstars raised over £300 for our food bank by doing a sponsored run! Their mum’s then did an online shop at Sainsbury’s with the funds to buy items from our wishlist and 35 crates of food were delivered to the Food Bank! The boys got stuck in and helped to put the food away. Max told his mum ‘this felt like the right thing to do’. Thank you to two amazing boys, and a massive well done!!

It is becoming more and more apparent that young people are keen to support a charity they can connect with so if you fancy doing a bit of fundraising and want to know a bit more about us please feel free to contact us. You can set up your own fundraising page for Renewed Hope at:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising-page/creation/event-selection?pcid=9d12217e-5a74-43d9-b646-4d8c179f139a

Winter Night Shelter Update

After a turbulent few months for many, we are heading into a busy winter and expecting to be supporting many homeless people. Sadly, due to Coronavirus we will not be able do this in the usual way through the Winter Night Shelter.

We are still appealing for your help though!

We are going to be working closely with Reigate and Banstead Borough Council to help people off the streets into private accommodation as well as running an extended daytime Drop-In.

Special Support volunteers

We are appealing for 10-20 special volunteers who will provide support to guests by taking them to accommodation and working closely with the staff team, to help them weigh up their options and sustain a tenancy. Training will be provided.

You will need a driving licence and the role will be subject to a DBS check as you will be spending time alone with a guest. If you’d be interested in this type of role, please get in touch on this email address or call us 01737 886997 for more information.

Extended Drop-In

We want to extend the hours of Drop-In at the chapel to offer a late breakfast, hot meal at lunch and a sandwich parcel to take away in late afternoon. This is all dependent on the number of volunteers we have as we will need two shifts working in bubbles, as currently happens.

The weekend sessions and foodbank will also continue throughout working with our partners to reach many needy families and individuals.

As we do every year, we would be grateful for any financial donations, gifts of food for both the Drop-In and Foodbank and good quality or new clothing (especially for men). Please contact us in advance for a list of our immediate needs.

Thank you for your ongoing support and prayers as always.

Best wishes

Anna, Yvonne and Mary-Anne