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Bernadette
came to her local LIFE House desperate for help. Fleeing domestic violence,
pregnant with her third child, and with nowhere else to turn, she didn’t think
it would be possible to over-come longstanding issues and repair her
relationship with her family.
Her Support Plan worked on building confidence
and self-esteem and together with her Support Worker, Bernadette developed a
valuable network of friends and family to ensure she was happy and safe when she
was ready to leave our care.
*not real name
Set Up A New LIFE Group
There are 75 groups in operation UK-wide.
The exact focus of each group varies to reflect the skills and interests of its members, but typical activities include:
- Volunteering as a skilled listener in a local Care Centre
- Helping with the collection and distribution of free baby clothes & equipment to needy families in the vicinity
- Giving time to help in the local LIFE House by running a cookery class or giving a talk on money management
- Running a local fundraising event
- Helping out with a street or in-store collection
- Organising a LIFE Sunday in a local church
- Volunteering to help in a local LIFE shop - or setting one up if there isn't one already
Each group has its own constitution and other volunteers who fill the positions of Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and so forth. Groups fundraise for the LIFE projects in their area, or to support the charity generally. All the information needed to set up a LIFE group can be downloaded here