GRACE HOUSE ASKS FOR BUSINESS HELP
Since the early years of the 21st century ,
Grace House has supported the people of the North-East by providing care to children with complex disabilities , health needs and life-limiting conditions .
Based in Southwick in Sunderland , it offers a home-from-home to children and young people who can come and stay overnight and enjoy the exciting sleepover experience that many disabled children miss out on .
This gives family members an opportunity to have a rest and recharge their batteries , safe in the knowledge that their child is safe , happy and well looked after .
Now , though , Grace House is in desperate need of support itself .
The Covid-19 pandemic has robbed the charity of the opportunity to raise the bulk of its funds at exactly the moment their respite care services are needed the most .
Finn was among the children who enjoyed activity packs during lockdown .
Fundraiser Laura Forbes said : “ So many of the things we normally do to raise money for Grace House have been denied to us .
“ But at the same time , it has been so uplifting to see how important and valuable the work we do - the short breaks , the counselling , family activities , family support officer , skills , gardening activities and parent peer groups - have been to the community at a time of most need .
“ There are many ways the local business community can help ,” said Laura .
“ For those companies that don ’ t have a
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“ A lot of companies decide what charity they ’ re going to support at the start of the year and so we ’ d love to be on your 2021 New Year ’ s Resolution list .
“ Beyond that though , companies can sponsor us , staff can do voluntary work , we have room hire , we run a regular lottery and we have corporate packages .
“ The most direct way , of course , is simply to donate and several donations we ’ ve received from the business community in 2020 have provided lifelines for us .”
If you want to know how you could help Grace House , check out the website gracehouse . co . uk / get-involved / or call on 0191 435 2088 .
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