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A practical outreach
supported & funded entirely by the congregation of the Ulster
Temple. Our aim is to help local people with their everyday needs.
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We try and achieve this in a
variety of ways, one of which being our Christmas hamper appeal. For
the last 6 years we have gave out hampers to families and
individuals in the local community.
On average we give out approx. 80-100 hampers each year. We also try and include toys to the homes
with children. This is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding parts
of the year for us as a Church and one in which the local community
is fully involved, either by receiving a gift or by donating to the
appeal itself.
Another area that is of great
importance to us is sponsoring pupils at local schools. In the past
we have been able to help towards the purchase of uniforms, school
photographs and swimming lessons. We do this with the full support
and knowledge of both parents and teachers.
Storehouse also works alongside
domestic violence groups in the city. We help residents in the
rehousing process with transport and assistance in
decorating/furnishing their new homes.
Throughout the year we work with
local groups and organisations to try and make a difference in local
peoples lives and the issues that affect them.
Below are some of the groups
and organisations we work with and support
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- The Bridge
- Sydenham house ladies refuge
- Ravenhill adult centre
- Mornington project
- Nettlefield Primary school
- PSNI Williowfield and PSNI domestic
violence unit
- Lower Ravenhill Community??
- Contact youth (youth counselling
service)
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Our motivation for all of these
activities is simply to show in a practical way that God is
interested in the lives of ordinary people. There is no hidden
agenda and no strings attached, they are what they are
“indiscriminate acts of kindness”.
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