Emmanuel House to launch it’s Christmas Appeal – Cup of Kindness
PHOTO CALL: Nottingham, Lace Market Square, Thursday 1st December 10:30 AM GMT / Launch of the Cup of Kindness campaign.
Picture opportunity of an open-air festive dinner setting for 12 at a dining table, this includes campaign supporters from businesses, academia and Emmanuel House service users and volunteers.
Interviewees: Ruth Shelton, CEO, Emmanuel House / Amarjit Basi, Principal and CEO, New College Nottingham, Solicitor from Rothera Dowson and an Emmanuel House user.
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Emmanuel House will launch its ‘Cup of kindness’ Christmas Campaign at 10:30 on Thursday 1st December in Lace Market Square with a reminder to all in Nottingham that many homeless and vulnerable adults could go without a main meal this winter season. The ‘outdoor dinner party’, staged with the help of New College Nottingham and CHC-Land Ltd, sets the scene for the launch which will be led by Emmanuel House CEO Ruth Shelton, supporters and service users.
The aim of the campaign, which will run from 1st December to 6th January, is to reach a target of £10,000 by asking everyone enjoying a festive meal or party to donate just 50p each – the price of a cup of tea – to the Cup of Kindness campaign. This will help pay for a festive meal for one homeless person in Nottingham.
Emmanuel House provides the only city day centre drop-in facility that is open daily in Nottingham for homeless and vulnerable adults. The busy centre on Goose Gate, Hockley has provided practical support, access to healthcare, affordable meals and training since 1976 through its small team of dedicated staff and over 100 volunteers.
Ruth Shelton, chief executive officer believes this campaign will allow all Nottingham residents, businesses and schools to show a little kindness this Christmas.
“We’d like everyone organising a festive party or meal to consider donating just 50p each to the ‘Cup of Kindness’ campaign. Every donation counts as each 50p will help provide vital ingredients for a hot Christmas meal for one homeless person. So, families feeding four could send us £2, or donations from a company party of 200 people would add up to £100 from a mere 50p per head. It’s up to each person to decide how to support this appeal.”
Already committed to the campaign are Nottingham solicitors Rothera Dowson and property company Spenbeck Limited.
Anton Balkitis, marketing partner at Rothera Dowson says: “We are wholeheartedly behind this campaign; it is simple to understand and easy for everyone to take part in. I hope the Nottingham business community come on board by asking their Christmas party revellers to contribute collectively. This way we’ll ensure everyone, whatever their circumstances, enjoys a main meal in the coming weeks.”
Making the donation to the Cup of Kindness campaign is easy. Either go to www.justgiving.com/cupofkindness to make a donation by credit or debit card or text, or cheques can be made out to Emmanuel House and sent to Emmanuel House 53-61 Goosegate, Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FE. Further information is available on the Emmanuel House website: www.emmanuelhouse.org.uk
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