Facebook, Twitter, SMS, Emails ... it’s all pretty social nowadays isn’t it? We have instant contact with friends all around the globe in a blink of an eye, and maybe, just maybe we take it a little for granted.
My brilliant sister works for a charity called Circles Network who help bring the real “social” to those who need it most
Circles Network works alongside families, young people, children, adults, older people, disabled people, people with learning difficulties and people with mental health issues in fact anyone who may be experiencing exclusion. They work, one person at a time, in a person centred way to make a positive difference to people’s lives and the communities they live in.
Alongside other charities in the current financial climate they are finding themselves in a position where they need to raise some funds to continue their important work in reducing the isolation and loneliness of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people. The most simple and effective way of achieving this is through developing a Circle of Support. These are groups of people who get together around a child or young person and support them to realise their dreams and have more control over their lives whilst creating strong friendships at the same time - all very cool! You just need a facilitator to get it going.
In fact, I myself was in Matt's circle for a time - he now lives a very independent life, has his own place, job, friends, things that he has control over.... all as a result of his Circle of Support and the power of people just coming together and problem solving.
So here's the deal ... we thought we'd set ourselves the challenge of raising £5k by 25th December 2011 to support this work and have made it really easy by setting up our own just giving page. Any donation is appreciated however great or small and together we can do this, I just know it !
Let’s help bring those who are excluded from being social, BE social.
Thanks !!
