services@amatuk.org 0800 698 1000 - 24 hours GET HELP DONATE CAMPAIGNS DECEMBER 2021 THE BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE: ONE DONATION, DOUBLE THE IMPACT. HELP US HELP HOMELESS RESIDENTS AT AMAT UK BY FUNDING “CREATIVE CONNECTIONS” via THE BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE. FROM MIDDAY ON 30th NOVEMBER UNTIL MIDDAY ON 7TH DECEMBER, ANY DONATIONS MADE TO US VIA THE BIG GIVE WILL BE MATCHED, MEANING YOUR GENEROUS GIFT GOES EVEN FURTHER TOWARDS HELPING US CONTINUE OUR WORK. WHAT IS THE BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE? The Big Give is the UK’s #1 match funding platform. They specialise in bringing individuals, charities, and philanthropists together to multiply their impact helping organisations such as ours. Every December for seven days it offers supporters, like you, of participating charities, like us, the opportunity to have your donation doubled. WHY DO WE NEED YOUR HELP? Homelessness creates profound loneliness and chronic boredom yet is often addressed by only encouraging training and employment or focusing on problematic behaviour. However, many people become homeless through complex issues or traumatic experiences that include escaping violent abuse, learning or physical disabilities, mental health problems, addiction, etc. The key to addressing these issues is developing self-esteem, self-confidence, a sense of self-worth and feeling connected to others. We need your help to maintain one of our most popular and rewarding programmes of activities that aims to address these issues; “Creative Connections” Therapeutic arts based activities for trauma-related problems. The sessions are all designed to reduce social isolation, enhance mental well-being, and increase confidence in a safe place, facilitated by professional creatives. A recent survey of choir members discovered 82% would feel “sad/depressed/ disappointed/” if rehearsals stopped and 100% feel it has a positive impact on their life Donated funds will be used to facilitate the continuation of AMAT’s choir throughout 2021, via: Weekly choir practise with a music professional Weekly ‘Desert Island Disc’ workshops where residents explore musical appreciation and its emotional connections An increase in regular performances to locals, friends & families Weekly “Creativity Club” exploring different artistic mediums and activities What makes continuing our creative programmes initiative so important? Firstly, it is well known that creative activities can be therapeutic for trauma-related problems. Attending Creative Connections workshops help to reduce loneliness, improve self-esteem, and increase confidence of residents. The performances create excitement and provides something to look forward to, the weekly creativity club helps with routine and regular positivity. A recent survey of choir members revealed: 100% feel participating in the choir has made a positive impact on their life 100% said being part of the group gave them something to look forward to 100% said it made them feel like they had achieved something 90% said being a part of recording an album gave them an experience they never thought they would have 82% would feel sad / depressed / disappointed if rehearsals stopped HOW CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Every contribution is important, however big or small. Please donate via the official Big Give campaign page HERE **Donations open 12:00 PM, Tuesday 30th November and close 12:00 PM, Tuesday 7th December 2021** Follow us on social media for campaign updates: Twitter / Facebook THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS CHRISTMAS! ~ HOW YOU CAN HELP AMAT There are lots of ways in which you can help support AMAT to ensure that we can continue to provide our support to the homeless and vulnerable people in Medway. DONATE ITEMS If you would like to donate any useful items, please contact us so we can arrange drop off times FIND OUT MORE DONATE TIME Contact us to volunteer your time or efforts in helping AMAT. Find out more about the opportunities by clicking below FIND OUT MORE DONATE MONEY To quickly donate money to help AMAT please use the button at the top of the page. See how your contributions can help make a difference by clicking below FIND OUT MORE 0800 698 1000 - 24 hours services@amatuk.org CONTACT US AMAT UK 411 High Street Chatham Kent ME4 4NU Telephone: 0800 698 1000 - 24 hours Email: services@amatuk.org Charity No: 1111057 / Company No: 05159125 - AMAT UK Images courtesy of: Daniel@dcimagery.co.uk OUR SERVICES ACCOMMODATION SUPPORT 411 Hub © 2021 - AMAT Privacy and Cookies Policy Privacy Notice Statement Job Applicant Privacy Notice Quality and Health and Safety Policy Terms and Conditions of Use Sitemap Site by