We can only continue to support communities in Greater Manchester and Lancashire thanks to people like you. There are lots of ways you can help.
Supporting Mike*
Mike attended Red Door and advised us he was rough sleeping. He had poor mental health and struggled with substance misuse.
He also was not in receipt of any welfare benefits.
The team was able to link the man with the Bury Rough Sleepers Team and a homeless application was made.
They also completed a referral to Achieve (Bury drug and alcohol service) and supported him to apply for Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
He secured temporary accommodation and later moved into his own flat.
He is now clean of all substances due to support from Achieve.
He received an award of PIP and Universal Credit.
The Red Door team also helped him set up all his household bills and budget his income, to ensure bills are paid.
He now volunteers at Red Door as a community volunteer supporting others who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
*Name has been changed
Help more people like Mike*
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We have more than 277 amazing volunteers. Will you please join them so we can continue supporting even more local people?
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Take part in an event, join our campaigns, take on a challenge or sponsor a room or activity. You could even become a sponsor or corporate supporter. Do it your way…
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Shouting loudly, calling for justice, or taking action with others in your local community…there are lots of ways you can make a difference.
Where your money goes
It costs £12,000 per day to provide the level of service and support being delivered in Caritas projects across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Which means that everyone who needs it is able to access urgent practical help required, as well as any advice and support that will help them for the long term.
Every single donation matters because it means nobody is turned away or left behind.
These are just some examples of how your donation could be used to provide critical support – right now – or help someone begin to transform their own life with dignity.
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£30.06is the cost of professional suport to someone facing a crisis
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£86.00is the average cost of a weekly shop for a family of four people
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£112.16is the average energy bills for a month for a 2-3 bed home
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£1,500is the cost to sponsor one of our rooms for a year, preventing someone from being homeless