October 2024 – Recap!

October 2024 – Recap!

October brought with it crisp autumn days and heartwarming updates on how we’re supporting families facing homelessness. If you missed anything this month, don’t worry—we’ve gathered all the highlights in one place for you. Grab a cosy drink, settle in, and let’s relive the moments that made October special.

4th October 2024

🚨 Urgent Appeal 🚨

We are in need of baby bouncers here at Save the Family! Our children’s teams are managing more babies than they have arms for in our creche! 👶💛. If you have a baby bouncer you no longer use, please consider donating it to help our families and staff!

Drop us a message here, email us at info@savethefamily.uk.org, or call us on 01244 409100 if you’re able to donate 🙏. Your generosity will make a world of difference! ✨

#Donate #HelpFamilies #SaveTheFamily #BabyBouncer #Chester #CommunityCare #Charity

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4th October 2024

🧡 Let’s Play a Game! 🧡

If you could choose one superpower to help families in need, what would it be?

🦸‍♀️ Invisibility to sneak in essentials without being seen?

🦸‍♂️Teleportation to get families to safety instantly?

🦸‍♀️ Mind Reading to understand their needs without asking?

Comment below with your choice and why! Let’s spread some positivity and creativity while raising awareness for our cause! 🌟💛

#SuperpowerForGood #SaveTheFamily #EndHomelessness #CommunityLove

5th October 2024

💛 How Your Donations Make a Difference 💛

At Save the Family, every donation helps us support families facing homelessness. Here’s how your generosity can change lives:

£20 🖍️ – Could provide educational equipment for a child or young person.

£34 🏠 – Could equip one of our properties with essential household items.

£50 🚗 – Could help transport children to and from school.

Your support goes directly toward keeping families safe, and on the path to a brighter future. 🌟 Thank you for making a real impact!

To donate, just head to our Just Giving page at https://buff.ly/3XX0gEK

#DonateNow #SupportFamilies #SaveTheFamily #EndHomelessness #ChesterCharity #CommunityCare

7th October 2024

💛 Support Save the Family 💛

At Save the Family, we provide vital support to families facing homelessness, offering safe housing, skills training, and emotional support. Our goal is to empower our families and help them build a brighter future. 🏠✨

Here’s how you can help make a difference:

1️⃣Donate – Your donations help us provide essentials for our homes, and enable us to continue our essential work.

2️⃣ Volunteer – Lend your time and skills to support our families in need.

3️⃣ Fundraise – Organise a fundraiser or challenge to raise awareness and vital funds.

Every bit of support helps families on their journey from crisis to stability. 🌱

Visit our website to find out how you can get involved https://buff.ly/3CsxUWq or call us on 01244 409100 for more info!

#SupportFamilies #SaveTheFamily #EndHomelessness #ChesterCharity #Charity

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10th October 2024

🌍 World Homeless Day 🌍

On World Homeless Day, we at Save the Family want to highlight the challenges faced by families experiencing homelessness right here in Chester, and across the country. Homelessness doesn’t just affect individuals – it affects parents, children, and entire families who are struggling to find stability.

We’re committed to offering families the support they need, find a safe place to live, and build a brighter future. 🏠💛 But we need your help to continue making this possible.

Let’s come together to raise awareness and stand with families facing homelessness. Every act of kindness, no matter how small, can change lives.

Head to our website for more information on how you can support our essential work. https://buff.ly/3CsxUWq

#WorldHomelessDay #SaveTheFamily #EndHomelessness #SupportFamilies #ChesterCharity #TogetherWeCan

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10th October 2024

🌍💚 Not only is it World Homeless Day, but it is also World Mental Health Day. We wanted to raise awareness about the struggles faced by homeless families and how this can impact on not only the parent’s mental health, but also the children’s .

At Save the Family, we provide support, stability, and resources to those in need. Find out more about the work we do over at our blog! 🙌❤️

👉https://buff.ly/3zNZaBx#WorldHomelessDay#WorldMentalHealthDay#SaveTheFamily #EndHomelessness #MentalHealthMatters

13th October 2024

In case you missed it, our incredible Grants Coordinator took on the Three Peaks Challenge about 6 weeks ago! 🎉 Read all about her experience in a tell-all interview on our blog: https://buff.ly/4dHUrPD

Feeling inspired? You can still congratulate Orly by donating to her JustGiving page—all funds go directly to supporting our families here at Save the Family: https://buff.ly/3wihTD7💙

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15th October 2024

✨ We’re looking for compassionate, friendly volunteers! ✨

Could you spare a few hours to help families in need? 🏡💪

We need amazing people to assist with moving new residents’ belongings on and off our site. If you’re good with people, physically able, and want to make a real difference in someone’s life, we want YOU! 🙌

🔑What you’ll get:

• Fulfillment in helping families start fresh

• Full training provided

• A chance to be part of a supportive community

Interested? DM us or email info@savethefamily.uk.com to get involved!

#VolunteerWithUs #HelpOthers #CommunityLove #HomelessSupport #VolunteerOpportunity

17th October 2024

Today is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 🌍, and at Save the Family, we’re shining a light on the hidden crisis in Chester and across the UK.

🚨 Did you know?

⚠️ In 2023, over 140,000 children in the UK were reported as homeless.

⚠️70% of families experiencing homelessness are survivors of domestic abuse. 🏠💔

⚠️ In Chester alone, there’s been a 30% rise in family homelessness in the last year, with poverty as a leading cause.

Poverty isn’t just about a lack of resources—it’s about a lack of safety, security, and opportunity. Domestic abuse and homelessness often go hand in hand, trapping families in cycles of hardship.

We believe every family deserves a safe place to call home. At Save the Family, we provide not just shelter, but support, hope, and a way forward. 💜✨

👉 Find out more and learn how you can help: https://buff.ly/49xWVhB

#EndPoverty #SaveTheFamily #HomelessnessAwareness #DomesticAbuse #FamiliesInNeed #InternationalDayForPovertyEradication #SupportFamilies

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17th October 2024

🌍 Today is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty AND National Pasta Day! 🍝

At Save the Family, we know how tough times are, and many families turn to pasta as an affordable, versatile staple. 🛒💡 Did you know the average cost of a 500g bag of pasta in the UK is just 75p? For a family, that’s a budget-friendly foundation for countless meals!

Today, we served up a delicious spaghetti carbonara at our community lunch for just £1.60 per portion! 🎉✨ By skipping extras like olives or even using a splash of milk instead of cream, this meal could be even more affordable without sacrificing flavour. 😋

➡️ A few stats:

💰 14.4 million people live in poverty in the UK

🍽️ Food insecurity affects 1 in 6 households

🥫 With simple, low-cost ingredients like pasta, we can all work together to help fight food poverty

Let’s continue to share, support, and find affordable ways to feed our families. Together, we can make a difference! 💪#EndPoverty #PastaDay #CommunityFirst #SaveTheFamily

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19th October 2024

🎄 Help us make Christmas special for local families in need! 🎄

One amazing man is raising funds to feed homeless families across Flintshire and Cheshire West this Christmas—and Save The Family is one of his chosen charities! 🥰

But he can’t do it alone! 💪 If you’d like to help feed not just our families, but others across the local area this holiday season, you can donate or share to spread the word. Every bit helps! 🙌

👉Donate here: https://buff.ly/3YsbH7i

Let’s make sure no one goes without this Christmas! 🎁✨

#ChristmasHampers #SupportFamilies #FeedTheHomeless #CommunitySupport #SpreadTheLove #MakeADifference #DonationsNeeded#HolidayGiving

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21st October 2024

💙 National Parenting Week is a time to celebrate and support the incredible role parents play in their children’s lives. But for families facing homelessness, being the parent they want to be can feel impossible.

At Save the Family, we understand the unique challenges homeless parents face. That’s why we provide not only safe housing but also ongoing workshops and mentoring to build essential parenting skills. From managing stress to creating a nurturing home environment, we’re here to help families regain stability and thrive together. 🌟

No parent should have to choose between shelter and supporting their children. With your help, we can make sure they don’t have to. 💖

#NationalParentsWeek #SaveTheFamily #EndHomelessness #SupportParents #HopeForFamilies #ChesterCommunity

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23rd October 2024

🌿✨ Autumn Conference Success! ✨🍂

Last week, Save the Family hosted our Autumn Conference, bringing together staff and trustees for a rare and inspiring day of collaboration. 🍰 From spaghetti and marshmallows (yes, really! 🍝🍬) to intense discussions about how we can continue to grow and support our families, it was a day of big ideas and even bigger laughs.

We were lucky enough to hear from our amazing guest speaker, Craig—founder of Rage Fitness and Calm Coffee ☕🏋️‍♂️. His story about turning passion into purpose left us all inspired, and we’re excited to partner with him on future projects. Watch this space! 👀

Oh, and we wrapped it all up with a slice (or two) of our STF cake—because what’s a good day without cake? 🎂

Here’s to building, growing, and supporting more families together! 💚

#SaveTheFamily #Teamwork #Community #Charity #AutumnConference #RageFitness #CalmCoffee #BigIdeasAndCake

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24th October 2024

A Blooming Wonderful Day! 🌼

A huge thank you to the incredible volunteers who joined us on-site to plant daffodil bulbs! 🌱

They shared how much they enjoyed their day, reflecting on the important work Save the Family does to support families facing homelessness. 💙 We’re thrilled they found it meaningful and are so grateful for their helping hands in our journey! 🌟

Want to make a difference too? Email us at info@savethefamily.uk.com to learn how you can get involved. We’d love to welcome you to the team! 🙌

#Volunteers #HelpingHands #SaveTheFamily #EmpowerFamilies #Daffodils #SpringPreparation

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26th October 2024

🏡 A Fresh Start Starts Here 🏡

At Save the Family, we do more than provide shelter – we help families rewrite their story. ✍️ From tailored support plans to one-on-one mentoring, we empower families to overcome the hurdles that led them to homelessness. 💪✨

Who says second chances can’t be fun? Let’s keep it light – if your home had a theme song, what would it be? 🎶 Drop your answers below! 👇

#HomeWithHeart #EmpowermentInAction #BuildingBrighterFutures #SaveTheFamily

27th October 2024

🌟 Happy National Mentoring Day! 🌟

Mentoring is at the heart of everything we do here at Save the Family. 💙 Each family we welcome gets personalised, ongoing support from our dedicated mentors, helping them build positive futures. 🌈 From budgeting and career support to tenancy skills and independent living support, we’re here for every step of their journey. 🏠✨

Celebrate with us by sharing how mentoring has impacted your life or supporting our mentoring work today 👉 https://buff.ly/3XX0gEK

#NationalMentoringDay #MentorSupport #FutureBuilding #HomelessnessCharity #SaveTheFamily

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29th October 2024

🚨 Did you know that over 112,600 households were homeless and living in temporary accommodation at the end of 2023? 😔 It’s a heartbreaking number, but at Save the Family, we’re working every day to change that. 💪 Through tailored support and mentoring, we empower families to break the cycle of homelessness and build a brighter, more secure future. 🌟

We might not have all the answers, but we do have a whole lot of heart and determination – and a community that cares. 💙

#EndHomelessness #SupportFamilies #SaveTheFamily #UKCharity

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31st October 2024

🎃 Spooky, but with a Purpose! 🎃

While ghosts and ghouls are fun for Halloween, there’s something much scarier: facing homelessness. 🏚️ At Save the Family, we’re here to make sure families never have to go through that frightening experience alone. 💙 With tailored support and mentoring, we help families find stability, safety, and hope for a brighter future. 🌟

This Halloween, let’s make fear just a costume and not a reality for those in need. 👻🎃

#HappyHalloween #EndHomelessness #SupportFamilies #SaveTheFamily #HopeNotFear #BuildingFutures

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