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GMB Leeds Civic Branch (for members working in Leeds City Council) are currently working with the Leeds-based charity 'Simon on the Streets'. We believe that the work they do is vital to our community by offering front line emotional and practical support to those who need it.
Simon on the Streets’ role is to offer individual support to those who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless; those with behavioural and mental health issues and those who are struggling with an addiction.
As a Branch we were horrified but not surprised to see the latest figures on homelessness had increased by 40% in the last year. This has been reported in the Guardian newspaper and on the Inside Housing website. With these figures in mind, and the fact that Simon on the Streets does not get any Government funding, we would like to raise awareness and raise money for the very important work that Simon on the Streets do for our community.
As one of our main campaigns this year we have organised a sponsored “Sleep-Out” in October 2012.
You'll see our team fundraising target on the right. Your donation can really help us smash this goal and if we reach our target, Simon on the Streets will be able to employ a Support Worker for 12 months.
Remember: Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never share them with anyone or send you unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. They'll make sure Gift Aid (an additional 28%) is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer, too. That means more money goes to the charity, faster, with JustGiving.
So please dig deep and donate now.
