St Vincent's Support Centre Newsletter Summer 2015

Summer2015 Newsletter www.stvincents-svp.org.uk Education in Leeds Needs You Lizzie Watson found help, hope and opportunity at St Vincent’s thanks to the education department and the free classes St Vincent’s provides. “Be who you are and be proud of who you are and go for your dreams. That’s what I’ve learned at St Vincent’s.” Lizzie began volunteering and studying at St Vincent’s following the death of her mother three years ago. In that time, Lizzie’s involvement with St Vincent’s has had a life changing impact on her. “Volunteering at St Vincent’s and doing courses has meant everything to me. The courses and volunteering I’ve taken on have made me believe more in myself. Anything’s possible if you put your mind to it, no matter what your problems are, if it’s a disability, depression, debt, anything, don’t let it beat you.” Lizzie is now volunteering with the fundraising department at St Vincent’s and helping others in Leeds to access help and opportunities through volunteering and education. “If I wasn’t a volunteer or student, I would donate money. There are people in Leeds that really need help. There are people that can’t read, that can’t write and that don’t have the money to get taught. All people need to do is pick up the phone and St Vincent’s can help. So it is really important for people to donate. I know that the community has it really tight financially, but if you can spare just 50p it would help. St Vincent Support Centre, 82 York Road, Leeds LS9 9AA T: 0113 248 4126 W: www.stvincents-svp.org.uk E: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: @StVincentsLeeds Opening times: 9am - 4pm, Mon-Fri It would make a difference big, big time, and that’s what St Vincent’s is about, making a difference.” With changes to funding and public services across Leeds, the education department needs your help to meet the growing demand for help. You can change the life of a local person like Lizzie for as little as £10. Together we can keep Leeds Learning into 2016 Every £1 given makes a life changing difference Please donate today by texting SVSC12 followed by your amount to 70070 (e.g. SVSC12 £5).