May 9, 2012 / by lucy / Make A Comment / Filed under Asylum, Destitution, Events, News
Acting on Impulse is a charity that gives a voice to this social group through film and theatre.
They are putting on a performance on 26th May, entitled ‘Deep Within’, and you’re invited! One of our clients, who featured in last year’s promotional video, is taking part, and we are really excited to be able to promote this worthwhile venture!
The play has been developed through ideas and workshops with the group, so without further ado, here’s a brief synopsis…
When newcomer Ryan arrives at the soup van, he has to gain the trust of the homeless community. But they soon suspect that his story is not all that it seems. As he seeks answers from the streets his quest begins to spiral out of control and his life changes forever.
A multi-media mystery play set on the streets of Manchester, with cast from the homeless and marginalised community. For more info, please visit:
www.actingonimpulse.netThe performance is taking place on:
Saturday 26th May 2012, 7.30pm
The Zion Arts Theatre, 335 Stretford Road M15 5ZA
£7/ £5.00 concession
Box Office: 0161 232 6089
Click
here to visit the Zion Arts Theatre page.
There will be a raffle at the end with some fabulous prizes so bring your wallet. All proceeds from tickets and prizes go to ‘Acting on Impulse’.
If you are unable to make this date, it is also showing on Friday 18th May at
THE HUB community centre in Altrincham. Email
actingonimpulsemail@gmail.com for more info and tickets!
April 23, 2012 / by lucy / Make A Comment / Filed under Destitution, Housing, News, Training
Have you got a spare room in your house? Have you ever thought about hosting a destitute asylum seeker? We have a urgent need for new hosts, so now could be the time to give it a go!
Hannah, a long-term host for the Boaz Trust, says this about her experience: “My husband and I have been Boaz hosts for nearly three years now. It has been such an incredible experience, and each person we have hosted, has added so much to our family home. We have thoroughly enjoyed learning about different cultures and having out British values sometimes very rightly challenged! Our present Boaz guest (who has been living with us for over a year), and our previous guest have become very much a part of our family. Boaz make it so easy for us to welcome people in – and we always feel supported by their team. I thoroughly recommend being a host family to anyone and everyone.”
We’re having a Hosting Info Eve on
Thursday 3rd May, from 7:30pm at our
office in Ancoats, and you’d be really welcome to come along and find out more. There’s no pressure to sign up there and then, but it is a great opportunity to hear stories, ask questions and be inspired! Please
RSVP if you’re planning to come- and feel free to spread the word!
April 16, 2012 / by lucy / Make A Comment / Filed under Asylum, Destitution, Donate, Endurance, Events, Food
Did you know- 50% of our clients rely on the Red Cross for their food each week. We have now come to the end of the Lent Endurance Challenge this year and can announce with great delight that we have raised over £1150 so far! The even better news is there is still time to donate- click here to go to the Team Boaz page…
To everyone who has taken part, well done! We’d love your feedback on how you found the experience- what did you miss the most? What did you think of the parcel? How did you use 250g of salt?! Stories from participants to follow in the next few weeks.
