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Hear about this year's Annual Appeal from the leader of The Salvation Army in the UK and Ireland, Commissioner John Matear
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For so many people, last year was one of the hardest ever. There are those who have lost their jobs and homes and ended up on the street, those who are older and desperately lonely, and those fragile families who are struggling to get by in real poverty.
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Frank ended up on the streets after losing his job. He was cold, frightened, with no family nearby and seriously ill with a heart condition.
With no money for medication he felt more and more ill every day, and was terrified he would die on the street.
We gave him a safe bed to sleep and the support he needed to get back on his feet.
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Beryl found herself desperately lonely, in poor health and with little money after her beloved husband died.
Unable to get out and about, Beryl became increasingly isolated and lonely. The last straw was when her heating broke.
We gave her help at home and invited her to one of our day centres where she has made new friends and discovered a new lease of life.
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Jenny, a vulnerable young mum, lived in fear that her baby would be taken away.
She'd suffered years of domestic abuse but when her partner went to jail she didn't know how she'd pay the rent.
We offered Jenny a flat in one of our family centres, where she learnt practical skills so that she could build a brighter future for her little girl.
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Please help us offer shelter, companionship and life-changing support to homeless people, older isolated people and families struggling in poverty.
Your gift will help us reach out to people like Jenny, Frank and Beryl - and help to mend their shattered hope.
Call FREE on 0800 028 4000 quoting ‘Annual ‘Appeal'
In September, Salvation Army volunteers will be collecting door-to-door and at supermarkets and stations across the country to raise vital finds for The Salvation Army's social and community work in the UK.
Every £1 donated goes directly to help people in need
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