Category: Donations

For more than half a century, Stratton Street Methodist Church Community Centre has been at the heart of Park Village, offering vital services and unwavering support to thousands of residents from diverse cultures, faiths, and backgrounds.

The Centre is committed to tackling issues such as social isolation, loneliness, unemployment, poverty, education, and health & nutrition. With over 20 different activities, the Centre provides opportunities for children, teenagers, adults, families, and senior citizens to come together, connect, and thrive.

The Centre’s projects include:

👶 a Stay and Play Programme providing a welcoming space for pre-schoolers and their parents/carers;
🍽 a Tuesday Lunch Club offering people the opportunity to enjoy a nourishing 3-course meal prepared by a local chef for just £5;
⚽ Youth Activities providing a safe place for young people to meet and have fun; and
🛒 a Community Shop offering affordable essentials at near-wholesale prices

In 2020 the Centre’s work was recognised with the presentation of the prestigious Queens Award for Voluntary Services

We’ve supported the outstanding work of the Centre’s volunteers by making a further donation to help deliver their projects. Together, we can create a stronger, more connected Wolverhampton!

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At the heart of Heath Town in Wolverhampton, the volunteers at the Harvest Community Food Bank provide hope and support for individuals and families in need.

🍴 Harvest Community Food Bank:
Since its launch in 2011, the food bank has been a lifeline for many, providing essential groceries to those facing financial hardship.

🤝 Community Support:
The centre collaborates with local schools, churches, and businesses to ensure a steady supply of donations. Contributors include Asda, Morrisons, Tesco Community Food Connection, and more.

🌱 Making a Difference:
From helping families stretch their budgets to supporting individuals in crisis, the Harvest Community Food Bank is committed to creating a stronger, more resilient community.

We’ve made a further donation to the Food Bank to help them continue their wonderful work. Together, we can make a difference. Join us in building a brighter future for Wolverhampton! 💙

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The Hope Community Project, based in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, is a charity dedicated to building a stronger, more inclusive community. With over 30 years of experience, Hope supports families, children, young people, and older individuals, offering a range of services that address the needs of the most vulnerable and isolated. 💜

One of their standout initiatives are their Cooking on a Budget family cookery classes, which provide incredible benefits to local families:

🍎 Healthy Eating: Families learn how to prepare nutritious and affordable meals, promoting better health and well-being.

🤝 Strengthening Bonds: Cooking together creates opportunities for families to connect, share experiences, and build stronger relationships.

🌟 Building Confidence: Participants gain valuable skills and a sense of accomplishment, empowering them to take charge of their nutrition.

🌍 Celebrating Diversity: The lessons embrace the rich cultural diversity of our community, sharing recipes and traditions.

We’re delighted that our recent donation to Hope will be used to buy new utensils and other essentials for these family cooking courses and to help the Hope volunteers continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of people in our local community. Together, we can bring hope and opportunity to Wolverhampton! 🌈

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Did you know that 2.4 million adults in England struggle with reading? Read Easy Wolverhampton is on a mission to change that by offering free, confidential, one-to-one reading coaching for adults in our community. 🌟

Here’s how Read Easy Wolverhampton is making a difference:

🤝 Empowering Adults: Helping individuals gain the confidence and skills they need to read and unlock new opportunities.

📖 Tailored Support: Volunteer Reading Coaches provide personalized, phonics-based reading programs in a safe and supportive environment.

🌈 Changing Lives: From improving job prospects to fostering independence, learning to read opens doors to a brighter future.

📚 Rotary places a strong emphasis on literacy and education as one of its six areas of focus, recognizing them as essential building blocks for empowerment and progress. By promoting literacy, paired with education, Rotary not only helps individuals unlock their potential but also strengthens communities, creating lasting solutions to poverty, inequality, and social challenges. 🌍✨

We’re supporting the work of Read Easy Wolverhampton with a further donation to help them transform lives, one word at a time! 💜

Visit their website to learn more: Read Easy Wolverhampton

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