Supporting Paul*

Paul started coming to Cornerstone when he was sleeping in Whitworth Park after leaving his home due to fear of violence.

When he first started using the centre he used to sit in a side room because he found the main café too loud, and he didn’t always feel comfortable being around other people.

Staff referred Paul to our mental health drop in and he started working with the team who were able to provide the local authority with information to support his homelessness application.

The council’s anti-social behaviour team and Greater Manchester Police had seen Paul sleeping in the park, and staff worked with them to evidence that he was sleeping outside.

He was eventually accommodated and started volunteering immediately.

He said: “I really enjoy volunteering with you guys. You helped me when I needed it, so I like being able to help you in return. You’re my work family and this is a safe place for me.”

*Name has been changed 

Help more people like Paul*

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    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.

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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?

  • 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.

  • £30.06
    is the cost of professional suport to someone facing a crisis
  • £86.00
    is the average cost of a weekly shop for a family of four people
  • £112.16
    is the average energy bills for a month for a 2-3 bed home
  • £1,500
    is the cost to sponsor one of our rooms for a year, preventing someone from being homeless
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