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  We are pleased to be back with news of donation   172 . With this week's donation we are grateful to our member who linked us up with Mums United ( www.mums-united.com ) , a local group who specialise in helping the most vulnerable  young people, women and groups in Sheffield against rising youth violence and drug exploitation.  Mums United have been working with a group of 17 year old asylum seekers, carrying out sessions to improve their self esteem and give them hope that this is a safe place to live.   They have recently started to access gyms within the Sheffield City Trust and we were asked if we could fund some gym clothing for them which will allow them to feel more comfortable attending sessions.   We were really happy to help and have sent £500 for Mums United to get suitable clothing for the group and hope the young people enjoy accessing the gyms in Sheffield.

This week, with donation   171 ,  we have been able to help a refugee family from Iran who moved to the UK in September 2022. Our member is supporting this family through their work for the charity Shelter. The family had recently had to relocate within Sheffield after being moved from their previous home due to racist abuse, harassment and an assault from their previous neighbours. The family are happy in their new area but mum has a number of physical and mental health issues that create daily difficulties for her and she is very grateful to have some support.   The family has three children, all in school – Y10, Y7 and Y5. Our member told us that they had recently attended a meeting at secondary school with mum. They reported that whilst her sons were finding some aspects of learning difficult due to the language barrier, their effort at school was outstanding and they were both working really hard.  The father works part-time in a local restaurant and the fa...

After the events of this week, it seems timely we are able to share news of donation   170 , which has gone to help out a Kurdish family who are refugees, recently arrived in Sheffield - with nothing. They are a single mother, a 16 year old girl and a 13 year old boy. The boy is waiting to be given a school place and the girl is waiting on a college place.   We want to give a big thank you to the efforts communities in Sheffield are making to support refugees. Our member who has made this nomination is involved with one of the fabulous organisations operating in Sheffield, which do so much to support and keep people safe in our city.  We are grateful for all they do, and are always ready to get involved when they ask us for some support.   We have sent the family £500 which they have used primarily to buy much needed clothes, including uniform for school/college, so that they are ready to go when the places are provided,  Our member has reported back that t...

For donation   169   we have been able to send £500 to a young man who has started a PGCE to become a secondary school Maths teacher. Due to his Developmental Language Disorder he has found some aspects of the course really challenging. He has been advised to take a 6 month break from the course and to secure a position as a TA to hone his skills. He is applying to schools in the area and has done some exam invigilating, which does not cover his living expenses for himself and his partner who is disabled. Universal credit have only provided £350 as a one off benefit - he is applying for more support and was on the brink of having to move out of his flat due to being unable to pay the rent. Despite not really being in a position to do so, his mother stepped in, paying his rent and bills and providing food during this lean period between work and university - his bursary has been halted until he starts the course again in January. This is putting pressure on her own finance...