Automotive charity Ben’s ‘Christmas families project’ is now in its fifth 12 months, supporting households who may in any other case need to determine between heating or consuming and whether or not they can afford Christmas presents.
The mission began in December 2020 in response to the Covid pandemic when many extra automotive households had been struggling to afford the fundamentals at a dearer time of the 12 months. Over the previous 4 years, virtually 700 adults and kids have benefitted from Ben’s Christmas households mission.
Rachel Clift, CEO at Ben, stated: “At a dearer time of 12 months, we wish to make certain no automotive household goes with out the chance to have a Christmas meal collectively and a present for his or her kids.
“We recognise that instances are nonetheless actually powerful for a lot of. No-one in our automotive household ought to face homelessness or need to make not possible selections about whether or not they can afford to place meals on the desk or warmth their houses.
“We’re here for those struggling or in crisis. We provide life-changing and, often life-saving, support to many families and individuals who can’t afford the basics and we urge people to contact our helpline. We want everyone in the automotive industry to know that Ben is here for them. Please don’t struggle alone, get in touch today.”
Final 12 months, Ben supported 265 automotive households by the mission, together with 120 kids.
