This year has proved more than ever that we all need Hope. Whether you are on the street or in need of food, wanting to volunteer or need somewhere safe to stay;
We all Need Hope
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Christmas at Hope...
Christmas may be different but it will be just as special
Live music... Christmas Dinner... Gifts... Father Christmas...
Christmas at Hope may look a little different this year, however, with your help we will still offer the best possible support and festive food that we can.
Our Hand Up Service Users will be welcomed on Christmas Day by a fantastic pianist playing festive songs live in Oasis House, receive a full Christmas lunch with a delicious packed meal for later in the day, plus gifts, chocolates, crackers and all the festive cheer that's expected at Hope on the big day.
We are providing Christmas Dinner for the HARRP project and also giving the Oasis House residents a special festive treat on 23rd along with distributing Festive Hampers to all of our Food Club users
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Lockdown is apparently the new word of 2020 or is it?
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Message from Robin Burgess, CEO
Yes, this past year we have had to adapt and quickly. Yes, we have had struggles, but we’ve been flexible and made new plans, changed the way we do things, we’ve been strong together and made strides forward. Above all, yes, we are still supporting people who desperately need our help and we are stronger than ever.
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Giving Homeless People
A Hand Up
Based out of the Hope Support Hub in Oasis House Hand Up is our new advice and support with housing options. We are offering food, clothing, and showers (via socially distanced appointments), advice on housing, benefits and support services that are on offer both through Hope and through our partner organisations.
Support to complete EUSS Applications will also be available.
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Hope Supported Living
Thanks to the incredible team at Nationwide and their grant that gave us the resources to find this amazing house we now have our first house!
We are running the fantastic house in partnership with Stepping Stones.
Thank you everyone involved!
Great Team effort.
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We are so proud to say that we gained the prestigious NCVO Trusted Charity Mark earlier this year and what's more? it was achieved in lockdown!
The sought after award demonstrates commitment to consistently high standards across the Charity.
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A new year brings new prospects for Hope and our Service Users.
Learning4living is an innovative programme specifically designed to holistically support participants through their learning journey.
With mental health support, addiction guidance, and education our program is set to improve wellbeing and confidence, enabling people to take the next steps towards a positive future.
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Gardening, Retail, Catering,
Food Club & Decorating.
Profit with Purpose
Hope Gardening is growing, Hope Retail has expanded online to EBay, Hope Catering is open again and selling lots of yummy take out food, Hope Tools is gearing up for the New Year &
Food Club has been busier than ever!
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Hope Catering is one arm of Hope's social enterprise. Meaning that all profits are ploughed back to help and empower local homeless people and those struggling to survive on little or no income.
Our expert catering team successfully run the Hope Cafe and also provide a flexible catering service for meetings and functions. Hope Catering can cater for most events and budgets.
Our Hope Catering customers don't just receive excellent food and service, but can enjoy the knowledge they are creating income that makes a real difference.
Hope Catering also helps train people who have experienced difficulties in their life empowering them to take control of their future and move forward to independence.
Win, Win!
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Thank you to you our supporters, our partners in our mission
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Thank you to those who have supported us financially, with your time and with many donations. Because of you we have been able to feed thousands, give support to and house many people this year. We have been astounded by your generosity.
Many businesses and companies continue to support us in our endeavours, which in turn enables us to do our very best to meet the needs of all the people who rely on our various services. Our thanks to:
and many other kind donors.
Our sincere thanks to OCM Wealth Management, who are keen to be involved and have set up a monthly financial contribution – this helps us enormously.
Daisy B’s, a clothing boutique in Daventry who have turned themselves into a collection hub for underwear for us. And our particular thanks for the support Artemis has shown Hope throughout this year; from their contributions of office supplies, work place collections of pants and socks, to the building work they will be carrying out in the new year which will enable our Learning4Living space to be reconfigured.
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A little will make a BIG difference!
£4
donation could feed a homeless person for a day
£5
donation would provide a bag of essential household cleaning products and toiletries
for a Food Club customer
£7
donation could pay for 'Learning4living Skills & Employability starter pack'
(paper, pens, information pack)
£35
donation would pay for a weekly food box to assist a family of four
£70
donation could provide a 'Hope Supported Living Welcome Pack'
(new bedding, towels, toiletries, PJ's, slippers)
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Share Hope
Please share this email with any friends and family that may want to hear more about our great work and achievements.
Sharing our posts and tweets is a massive help and really does help us to communicate with more people and to gain more support.
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Volunteer
Hundreds of hours in volunteer time have been donated by you in
December alone.
Wrapping gifts, driving, planting, building, talking and sorting food to name just a few volunteer roles.
Thank you!
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Dates for your diary...
Cycling, sleeping, running, shopping
& above all supporting - whatever, you enjoying doing there is something for everyone.
Check out our 2021 events
& please join in.
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This year, with your support, we have helped more people living in poverty than we ever imagined possible giving them help and support when they really did need Hope.
We know that in 2021, with your support, we can give more Hope
to more people in Northampton
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On behalf of everyone at Hope, the Service Users we help, the Hope Team and Trustees we would like to say a huge thank you for your continued support,
Happy Christmas & all the best for 2021!
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Hope Centre is a charity (no.1015743) and company limited by guarantee (no 02768301) |
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