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The Society of St James

Give a Christmas Meal 2021

Christmas can be a lonely time for people affected by homelessness and our Christmas Meal Campaign 2021 provides a hot meal or gift to somebody with a history of homelessness at a time when they can feel alone.
£5,259
raised of £10,000 target
by 111 supporters
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Closed on 07/01/2022
RCN 1043664

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Help us raise £10,000 so we can provide people affected by homelessness across our range of services with a giftor a hot meal at a time when they feel alone.

Many of our service users have experienced Christmas sleeping rough - often feeling like outsiders at a time when they see loved ones Christmas shopping and wishing they could experience the same.

Jason was homeless at Christmas

Jason said; "Last Christmas I was living in my friends van, drinking to excess to keep myself warm. I was working occasional cash in hand jobs where I could to try to get money for my childrens Christmas presents -while neglecting my own needs like having food. I would wash in local streams or wherever I could to try and make myself presentable for when I did see my Children."

"Christmas is the season of giving but it felt like there was nothing left for me. I felt like a burden to my family. It was really hard watching other people go home to their families while I went back to the van."

"This will be my first Christmas with SSJ; I'm really looking forward to helping make the Christmas dinner as originally, I was a chef by trade. I have a roof over my head and a warm room."

By supporting the Society of St James this Christmas, you're providing more than hope for people like Jason, you're providing them with great memories that help transform their wellbeing and mindfulness at a time when they feel alone.

Want to know more > SSJ.org.uk/Christmas

For fundraising support this Christmas, email > Dennis.Jones@SSJ.org.uk

About the charity

The Society of St James

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RCN 1043664
We are a Hampshire-based charity, providing a range of accommodation & support services to many people vulnerable to homelessness in the region. The people we work with often have diverse & complex issues surrounding homelessness, including substance/alcohol addiction & mental health problems.

Donation summary

Total raised
£5,259.00
+ £856.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£5,259.00
Offline donations
£0.00
Direct donations
£5,259.00
Donations via fundraisers
£0.00

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