Silent night, lonely night - Archer Project launches Christmas campaign

15th November 2017

The Cathedral Archer Project (CAP) is launching its Christmas Campaign to raise money to fund their work that changes the lives of those living on the streets.

From today they are asking you to donate to their Silent Night, Lonely Night campaign and help make a difference.  Donations can be made online or by completing a donation form. For those who are homeless Christmas is just another day.  The Cathedral Archer Project offers a tailored 1:1 support service because they know that everybody's needs are different.  They provide a safe, warm and welcoming space throughout the year that seeks to provide hope, support and laughter.  They will work with people from sleeping bag to employment and an enjoyable and fulfilling life. Tracy Viner, Marketing and Development Manager added, "When people first arrive at our centre many don't believe they are worth helping.  We know they are.  Your support for our campaign really will change people's lives." This year attendances of people who use the centre have risen and the number of breakfasts that have been provided have increased by 26%.  The Campaign is asking for a £5 donation to changes lives.  Your £5 could help make a difference to the people who use the centre, like Chris whose story is story below: Chris came to the Cathedral Archer Project after being in prison due to substance misuse and crimes associated with his habit. He wanted to remain clean, but had nowhere to go, no connections, and nothing to do. The Project helped him to find a flat, supported him to remain clean, and employed him through their program Just Works. He is now in stable accommodation, is back in contact with his family, and has his health back. In his words, -What the Archer Project has given me is no less than life, they have literally given me life, nobody wanted to give me a chance, nobody wanted to give me a place to stay, I was literally homeless with nowhere to go and nothing to do. For more details or to make a donation, please visit their website at www.archerproject.org.uk