For many families the summer holidays are a struggle. With the children at home looking for activities and treats and no free school meals, budgets are stretched. During the summer of 2013 both Middlesbrough FoodBank and Safe Families For Children saw a big rise in referrals as vulnerable families struggled to cope.
Hope 4 Summer 2014 was a practical grass roots response to offer support to families struggling during the summer holidays. Local churches worked together to offer some hope to local families by leading fun activity clubs for children, with a healthy meal provided, in a safe place so that parents could have a break. Sessions were either free or cost no more than 50p.
Hope 4 Summer is a great example of churches and Christian projects working together to make a difference to hundreds of children and families. To find out more watch the film, and if you want to be involved during summer 2015 please get in touch.
Greg Smith
Development Co-ordinator Together Lancashire / Preston Christian Action Network
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