This past week, I have been suffering with a rather nasty chesty cough, which has left me unable to sleep properly, headaches from coughing and have also vomited a couple of times too due to how aggressive it has been. And still did over-time at work so that I would have extra funds to help more causes as we progress through out the year.
I have been working on a few things to round the month out, which you can see above this post in the first infograph for project52.
For this week, as I am not well enough to go out to attempt anything big, I'll be repeating a previous activity and buying copies of the big issue instead.
Facebook followers of Project52 will also know that I am going to hold a raffle for the readers and followers of Project52ayear. When the scores hit 50 email subscribers, those 50 people will go into a small raffle to win items purchased by myself from some of the charities and groups featured on Project52. A brick for the Barnabus buy a brick appeal will also be purchased in the winner's name(s) This raffle will also be held again between the facebook fans of Project52 when the page hits 250 likes and again at 500 likes.
If you would like to visit the facebook page for updates and previews of up coming features on Project52, you can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/project52ayear
Thank you for your support!
52 acts of charity and kindness for the year ~ making the world a better place one moment at a time
Showing posts with label Barnabus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Barnabus. Show all posts
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Monday, 17 March 2014
Week 12 - Feeling lost and a few updates
Hi everyone!
Those of you who caught last week's post will know I was planning to collect or buy gloves / scarfs / hats and snack bars to give out to those who needed it. Well, I went through my drawers and couldn't find any suitable items, so I went to my local pound shop and brought the last 3 pairs of gloves they had, grabbed some snack bars (I keep a big box of them for snacking on the go as vegan options can be short on the ground in some areas) and off I went.
After the first two attempts were a complete shambles - I gave one pair and a snack bar to one man, who was begging, said "thought you might like these". He then swore at me, calling me a "stingy b*tch" for not giving him money! My second attempt was with another man, who didn't say anything to me, so I walked away a short distance, then turned around, only to see that he had tossed them aside. They were still there on the ground two hours later when the man had left his spot. Due to this, I donated the last pair to a local charity shop. They were plain black/grey fleece - not exactly offensive or childish colours. I rather suspect that both men I approached were either on the street due to drug/drink issues, or more shamefully still, not actually homeless at all. I recall an article from recent years that said buskers and the homeless who beg in busy areas, such as the London Underground (Tube) can receive up to £10 an hour in cash donated to them by members of the public, which could make 'pretending' to be homeless very appealing as £10 is much more than I earn in an hour.
I think in future I will stick to buying copies of 'the big issue', make small change donations (although this carries the risk of funding habits) or will verbally offer a drink or item and see how somebody responds before I do anything.
Recently, I have been in touch with a woman named Carol, who works for Barnabus, a homeless charity based in Manchester. They are currently fundraising for expansion of their facilities, with a 'buy a brick' scheme for £5 a brick. For this week's activity, I will be purchasing one of these bricks. If any readers are interested in taking part in this, more information on Barnabus can be found at: http://www.barnabus-manchester.org.uk/ or to buy a brick yourselves, please visit: http://www.justgiving.com/brickappeal
Those of you who caught last week's post will know I was planning to collect or buy gloves / scarfs / hats and snack bars to give out to those who needed it. Well, I went through my drawers and couldn't find any suitable items, so I went to my local pound shop and brought the last 3 pairs of gloves they had, grabbed some snack bars (I keep a big box of them for snacking on the go as vegan options can be short on the ground in some areas) and off I went.
After the first two attempts were a complete shambles - I gave one pair and a snack bar to one man, who was begging, said "thought you might like these". He then swore at me, calling me a "stingy b*tch" for not giving him money! My second attempt was with another man, who didn't say anything to me, so I walked away a short distance, then turned around, only to see that he had tossed them aside. They were still there on the ground two hours later when the man had left his spot. Due to this, I donated the last pair to a local charity shop. They were plain black/grey fleece - not exactly offensive or childish colours. I rather suspect that both men I approached were either on the street due to drug/drink issues, or more shamefully still, not actually homeless at all. I recall an article from recent years that said buskers and the homeless who beg in busy areas, such as the London Underground (Tube) can receive up to £10 an hour in cash donated to them by members of the public, which could make 'pretending' to be homeless very appealing as £10 is much more than I earn in an hour.
I think in future I will stick to buying copies of 'the big issue', make small change donations (although this carries the risk of funding habits) or will verbally offer a drink or item and see how somebody responds before I do anything.
Recently, I have been in touch with a woman named Carol, who works for Barnabus, a homeless charity based in Manchester. They are currently fundraising for expansion of their facilities, with a 'buy a brick' scheme for £5 a brick. For this week's activity, I will be purchasing one of these bricks. If any readers are interested in taking part in this, more information on Barnabus can be found at: http://www.barnabus-manchester.org.uk/ or to buy a brick yourselves, please visit: http://www.justgiving.com/brickappeal
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)