Hi! We are NCS (the National Citizenship Service). We are a government funded programme who help to provide the necessary tools for young people to succeed in the future. Within the programme we need to formulate a social action project which will help the community and ultimately make a difference. As a group we understand that homelessness is an issue within Northampton, and we would like to make an impact within the community through raising awareness, getting first hand experiences, and raising money for the charity which we are supporting which is ‘The Hope Centre’.

We would highly appreciate it if you would contribute to this cause as we feel it would make a huge difference to lives within our community. As the money that is raised will either go towards more fundraising for the charity or directly to the ‘The Hope Centre’, they will be able to provide to homeless people:

· free tea, coffee and soft drinks

· breakfast and lunch hot food services

· carry-out bags - 3 tins, pasta or rice, bread, teabags and other goodies

· hot showers

· Internet café (90 mins per person free of charge)

· clothing store (open 10am-11am) - free undies and socks each day, other items.

· a programme of workshops and activities including art workshops, cookery, life skills, sport and health (eg chiropody)

· TV, books

· One to one sessions with a Hope Centre befriender, signposting to specialist services

This will mean a lot not only to us, but will mean a lot to the homeless people that we are targeting to help. The more money we raise the more people we can help to clothe and feed.

But we need your help to do this!!

Help spread the word!