People who know me are aware that I have always had a great interest in children welfare, supporting them through sport, education and social opportunities with Riverside Organic. Recently, through a fundraising event held by Visit Chester and Cheshire at Eaton Hall I was introduced to Save The Family, a charity dedicated in providing sheltered accommodations for Homeless families. Upon visiting Plas Bellin Hall, where the families live, it was obvious to me that what Save the Family does is much more than provide shelter.
We all know the family is the cornerstone of society and Save the family helps homeless families by providing them shelter and life skills so that hopefully, the families never find themselves in that situation again.
But at the centre of the family are young children who will not only benefit from STF’s support, but will then be able to bring those new skills to a family of their own in the future, which is why STF’s work is so important and it’s impact on society so far reaching. Helping families, helping individuals, helping Britain.
Celynnen Photography will be donating time and raising funds for Save the Family this year and we hope you can too by donating funds when you buy some of our photographic services or directly to Save the Family
Wishing you and your family a very happy, loving 2010
Ioan
PS: Here are a few pictures of their Nativity
Scenes from Save The Family's Nativity at Plas Blenin. Photography by Celynnen Photography
Scenes from Save The Family's Nativity at Plas Blenin. Photography by Celynnen Photography
Scenes from Save The Family's Nativity at Plas Blenin. Photography by Celynnen Photography
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About Save the Family
Save the Family is a local charity providing sheltered accommodation for Homeless Families in North Wales, Cheshire, The Wirral and Merseyside.
Without Save the Family, the only alternative for these Families would be for their Children to be taken into care, as the state has a duty of care to all Children in the UK. Families are the incubators that both parents and children need. The power of Family love gives strength, and without that strength it is hard for Children to grow into rounded adults. We know from experience that when Children are taken in to care the Family is weakened and destroyed and the detrimental impact on the child can be long lasting, socially, educationally and psychologically.
Every night, 150 people depend on Save the Family for a roof over their heads. Those helped by the charity come from the poorest 10% of neighborhoods in the UK; estates with endemic unemployment, domestic violence, drug or alcohol abuse, poor health, unsuitable housing conditions, high levels of debt and low educational attainment. Save the Family works to restore self-respect and teach basic life skills, while addressing the root causes of repeat Homelessness. Its goal is to give Parents back their hope and give their Children a future.
Save the Family works tirelessly 365 days a year and 24 hours a day. To keep the charity running it cost a massive £1.2 million pounds annually. We rely heavily on the generosity of the Great British Public to help us continue our vital work in keeping Families together
We receive more than 400 referrals every year. We can only help 12% of these Families in crisis. We need to do more, we want to do more. You can help us continue the vital work we do in keeping Homeless Families together and make a difference.
For more information call 01244 409100 or visit www.savethefamily.uk.com
