Major boost for Peterborough campaign to provide beds for families in need
A campaign to provide beds for families in need across Peterborough has been given a major cash boost.
The Goodnight, Sleeptight, a Bed for Everyone campaign was launched at Carezone in Peterborough earlier this year.
The charity provides furniture – including beds – for people who are unable to afford it.
Previously, they had been forced to run a policy where each household could only have one bed donated to them – leaving some in the heartbreaking position have having to chose which child was given a bed – and who was left sleeping on the floor.
The campaign is hoping to raise £80,000 to do that.
Peterborough Lions have generously donated £500, while the local Mastercard Team at the Hampton office used a volunteer day to wash staff cards and raised a whopping £614. CrossKeys Homes, one of the charity’s partner agencies, donated £5,000.
Julie Gooding, Community Action Development Worker, said: “It is brilliant to be partnering with great companies to support local people. Particularly to see the heart of the local employees to help those in their community who are in need.
"CareZone cannot operate without amazing volunteers, donors and partner agencies. We are very grateful to everyone who is part of this project that changes lives on a daily basis.”
To find out more visit https://kingsgate.church/goodnightsleeptight/ or email [email protected]