We did it!
Hayley Connolly raised £537 from 49 supporters
or
Start your own crowdfunding page
Closed 17/01/2017
Weʼve raised £537 to this I swear to help Andy who is homeless to get shelter over Christmas it's £20 a night for a bed and shower per night
- Funded on Tuesday, 17th January 2017
Don't have time to donate right now?
Story
THIS IS ANDY ,A VERY LIKABLE HOMELESS LAD THAT FELL ON HARD TIMES AND SITS OUTSIDE THE HEART FOUNDATION ON YORKSHIRE STREET,ROCHDALE.HE IS NOT JUST A BEGGER,BUT SPENDS DAYS NOT ASKING PEOPLE FOR MONEY BUT HE CLEANS AND POLISHES THE SHOES AND BOOTS OF PASSING PUBLIC.HE HAS BUILT A NICE PLESANT ATTITUTE TO PEOPLE,THEY WILL THROW SOME MONEY IN HIS HAT AND SAY TO HIM,HOW ARE YOU ANDY AND HE REPLIES IM OK THANK YOU. BUT TODAY I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE ANDY WITH A TIN OF CHOCOLATES,AS HE WAS CLEANING SHOES HE WAS ALSO GIVING CHILDREN AND ADULTS SWEETS,WISHING EVERYBODY A HAPPY CHRISTMAS,AND A BRIGHT NEW YEAR. AS YOU CAN SEE IN THE PICTURE A MAN WITH A SMILE,AND HAS NOT MUCH TO SMILE ABOUT DUE TO BEING HOMELESS.HE HAS TO FIND 20 POUNDS A NIGHT FOR B/B.NEXT TIME YOU PASS THE HEART SHOP ON YORKSHIRE ST.SAY HELLO TO ANDY AND HE MAY TELL YOU STORIES THAT YOU MAY NEVER HAVE TO COME TO TERMS WITH.AND GIVE HIM SOME CHANGE SO HE HAS A ROOF OVER HIS HEAD FOR CHRISTMAS. TO A SPECIAL HOMELESS. HAPPY CHRISTMAS,ANDY. FROM THE PEOPLE THAT RESPECT YOU FROM ROCHDALE.GREATER MANCHESTER.
Updates
4
- 7 years ago
Hayley Connolly
7 years agoThank you to everyone who as supported Andy as you can see we received a lot more than expected and Andy is overwhelmed at the amount of support he has received Andy will go and sign for his house this Monday as there as been some complications but he viewed it and loves it so thank u all again the money raised will pay A months rent unfront get him gas electric and a food shop anything left over will go towards carpets im not sure if this will go off now but I'll keep everyone updated on my Facebook with pictures of his lovely new home thank u
Share this update to help us raise more
- 7 years ago
Hayley Connolly
7 years agoJust to let everyone know Andy will be signing for a flat Monday. Thank you to everyones donations ☺️ If any one would like to donate food or house items would be much appreciated the main things needed are electric cooker, tv, washer and fridge freezer but anything is welcome thank u again if u could please personal message me I will try to arrange to pick it up thank u x
Share this update to help us raise more
- 8 years ago
Hayley Connolly
8 years agoMe and Hayley Connolly are taking Andy on Monday at 2.30 to see his new home... We're sure he's going to love it and want to move in straight away, he is so overwhelmed by all the household things that have been donated there's been that many kind donations he will have a full home set up!!! The people that have kindly donated furniture etc will it be available on Monday for collection or delivery please just so we can leave him comfortable, also if anyone has any cupboard essentials to donate just to start Andy off we thank you again everyone
Share this update to help us raise more
- 8 years ago
Hayley Connolly
8 years agoThank you everyone for all the donations Andy as been offered a house and will be viewing it hopefully beginning of January the money raised will now help Andy with his rent till he is sorted. He is overwhelmed how many people have donated and would like to thank you on his behalf. Andy told myself and Hayley P that he will always shine shoes as he loves meeting all new people and engaging in conversation with them. I'll keep everyone updated as much as I can Merry Christmas everyone
Share this update to help us raise more
Hayley Connolly started crowdfunding
Leave a message of support
Supporters
49
Jessica
Dec 22, 2016
Merry xmas Andy x
£10.00
Amie Simm
Dec 20, 2016
£10.00
Angie Clegg
Dec 20, 2016
£10.00
Tracy Scott
Dec 20, 2016
I was just going to call and see Andy on Friday and give him some money and then this happened! So many caring people and a lovely gesture Hayley.Merry Christmas Andy xxx
£20.00
A Stanton
Dec 20, 2016
What a wonderful thing you are doing for this guy!! Good luck with your fundraising.
£10.00
Kim Gillan
Dec 20, 2016
£5.00
Harvey Craig Russell
Dec 20, 2016
Hope you have a good Xmas Andy & all the best for the future, x
£20.00
What is crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding is a new type of fundraising where you can raise funds for your own personal cause, even if you're not a registered charity.
The page owner is responsible for the distribution of funds raised.
Great people make things happen
Do you know anyone in need or maybe want to help a local community cause?
Create you own page and donʼt let that cause go unfunded!
About Crowdfunding