The Whitechapel Mission has been helping the homeless since 1876. Today, it is recognized as one of London's most effective homeless charities. The pandemic and cost of living crisis sadly means that the need continues to grow.
The charity provides showers, breakfast, lunches, training, advice and dignity to all who walk through its doors every day of the year. Clients are mainly men, although there are also services for homeless women.
The aim of the charity is to transform lives from homelessness to hope by helping clients reconnect to family, commit to sobriety, find a job and place to live and to be able to plan for the future.
Entirely dependent on public support, the Whitechapel Mission always needs donations of clothing which is in good condition and suitable for street dwellers, toiletries and non-perishable breakfast foods.
This appeal is being coordinated through the local Methodist churches of the Wey Valley Circuit, between 1st July and 11th July 2022.
For further information on the charity: www.whitechapel.org.uk
Any queries, contact Ryan Kelley 01483 423261
Collections of non-perishable foods, toiletries and clothing* will be made at Godalming United Church, Bridge Street, Godalming GU7 3DT
Fri 1st July 12 noon to 1.30 pm
Sat 2nd July 10.30 am to 12 noon
Sun 3rd July 11.30 am to 12.30 pm
Tues 5th July 2 pm to 3 pm
Weds 6th July 6 pm to 7 pm
Frid 8th July 12 noon to 1.30 pm
Sat 9th July 10.30 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 3 pm
Sun 10th July 11.30 am to 12.30 pm
Mon 11th July 7 pm to 8 pm
Please ask your friends, neighbours and colleagues to help as well!
*Urgently needed:
Breakfast foods: ketchup, baked beans, plum tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, peanut butter, brown sauce, chocolate spread, honey, Nutella, jam, squash, biscuits, sugar, instant hot chocolate and coffee
Men's clothing: underpants, boxers, jeans 28-36ins, trousers 28-34ins, small rucksacks, men's trainers, men's shoes, socks
Toiletries: spray deodorant, razors, shower gel, shaving foam, shampoo, roll-on deodorant