The Great South Run is, of course, the world’s premier 10 mile road race and is also a brilliant opportunity to raise funds for SSJ. Hopefully, you will be inspired to join Team SSJ at the Great South Run 2013… and if not, maybe sponsor one of our team for putting themselves through such a [...]
A Whistlestop Visit: SSJ Mental Health Services
As I am a new addition to the SSJ Fundraising Team I thought it would be a good idea to get me “out there” and see some of our projects first-hand. I have worked for SSJ for the past 7 years but the last 6 of them have been spent in one project- the Drugs [...]
So Now That I am a Fundraiser
Today’s the day that our trekkers set out to the Himalayas. It’s been a long time coming – in fact, nearly two years since our then volunteer and now Corporate and Community Fundraiser Dee began looking into the idea of SSJ’s first large-scale charity challenge event. It’s already been quite a journey for everyone involved, [...]
The Great South Run: Lizi’s story
Around about this time last year, a curious thing began to happen here at SSJ: the running bug began to spread. There have always been a few intrepid runners amongst our staff team, but early in 2012 it seemed like every week yet another person was lacing up their trainers and hitting the streets of [...]
Home is …
Last week, on Twitter, I asked people what they thought made a house a home. There was method in my madness. Our Christmas appeal centred around the concept of making a home at Christmas, and our work is about offering people hope for the future, security in their lives, their homes, and occupations. In fact, [...]
A Christmas Miracle
A Christmas Miracle When an email drops into your work inbox and the subject line reads: A Christmas Miracle, you know it’s going to be a good day. Remember us telling you about the delightful children in Year 4 (8-9 year olds) at Locks Heath Junior School here? There is no way that the staff [...]
The Little Saint Nick
The Little Saint Nick It’s the day before Christmas and we simply have to share this story, so reminiscent of the original tale of the little Saint Nick (as the song goes), or of St Nicholas, if you prefer. So many people say that Christmas is about the children, which, whilst I understand and accept the sentiment, [...]
StreetSmart Diners to Donate
StreetSmart homeless charity calls on Hampshire’s diners to donate Article written by Sophie Boxall and published in the Hampshire Chronicle. A charity campaign involving Hampshire’s top restaurants and pubs is helping to raise much-needed funds for homeless people in Hampshire this Christmas. Originating in London and established since 1998, StreetSmart is a charity campaign [...]
How volunteering gave me ‘a life beyond my wildest dreams’
Today Fred shares his story with us. Fred’s time with the Bridge2Volunteering programme helped him to make dramatic changes in his life. Before I began volunteering I had all the time in world to do exactly what I pleased, which usually comprised of taking copious amounts of drugs, disrespecting everybody that I came into contact [...]
Bridge2Volunteering
Our Bridge2Volunteering project offers training and develops the skills of individuals including ex-drug and alcohol users. Volunteers engage with people who drop into our open access drug service, acting as the first point of contact for those who are looking for treatment and support. Jo shares the story, of how being part of B2V transformed her [...]
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