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Christmas Appeal
What does Christmas mean to you?
Lots of family around, enjoying giving and receiving presents, having fun, house filled with laughter, fresh aroma
of that beautiful basting turkey, what more could anyone wish for?
We at The Haven have many wishes; we
wish we didn’t have over 2000 distress calls a year, we wish
we could put an end to abuse to women and children, we wish that
our women and children would be safe in their homes, we wish to
offer gift and toy support to all those currently accessing The
Haven this Christmas, we wish we could do more!
Through this Newsletter, I appeal once
again to you, our loyal friends and benefactors, to help us make
one wish
come true and Thank You for the good will you’ve shown us
over many, many years.
Please help us help others, we are appealing
for Gifts and Toys for those vulnerable women and children who
will spend Christmas at The Haven. Can you help us fill our Hostels
with Christmas cheer? If so Contact Ros on 01902 572146
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“…I’m a bit scared about Christmas…Mum says sorry and it’s not going to be the same, I’m not bothered really cos I know Mum won’t cry this Christmas Day” |
My First Time at The Haven
'It was my first time at The
Haven and I was really scared. The only friend I had
was my little sister. After a few days I met some new
friends, I haven’t been here very long but I
feel very comfortable. Everyone is really helpful and
kind. I really like it here.'
Nicola (10)
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Children's Christmas Wish Lists
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BOYS
R.T aged 5 – Painting activities, garage and cars.
GC aged 12 –I would really love PSP games or PS2 games please Santa. I also like board games and electrical cars and a football. But I don’t think I deserve it cause I’ve been mean to my mum and sister recently. But I am turning over a new leaf and going to work better.
K.A aged 1 – Activity centre, musical toys.
K.D aged 3 – Train set, cars and garage,
play dough. Thomas the Tank-engine, play mat, board games
L.A aged 4 – Easel, bath set, insert puzzles, big truck, and activity centers
L.W aged 3 – Train set, tool set, colouring books with crayons, cars, fire engine
M.G aged 10 – Board games like Game of
Life and Connect 4 and electronic car, PSP games, handheld games. |
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GIRLS
N.J aged 7 – Dressing up (princess) Bratz
doll and jewellery. I would also like some Barbies (Barbie town house
and Barbie Beatle). Colouring books and colouring pens.
G.J aged 3 – Creative art packs, cooking utensils, teapot set, jigsaws and Annabel doll.
DC aged 4 – Annabel doll, Baby Born, Barbie
pink phone. Please tell Santa that I have been very good.
K.D aged 2 – play cooking stuff
S.S aged 16 – Paint by number, arts and craft packs, sketch book, makeup, bath stuff.
K.D aged 3 – Annabel dolls, pushchair, iron
board, dolls clothesT.A aged 3 – dressing
up stuff, frog game, picture cards |
I Am Leaving The Haven
I am really happy about leaving The Haven but also very sad. I hate the fact that I can’t go into the playroom or see Emma and the Hostel Staff because they are also really nice and kind.
Emma said I can come and visit and let everyone know how I’m doing and how I feel.
I will enjoy having my own bedroom YES, YES, finally! Thank you The Haven for making me feel welcome here, I feel really happy now. When I’m older I would like to be a children’s worker to help children that have been through the same problems as me. Thank you
S (11) |
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Help
for homeless women and children in Wolverhampton
A place of safety from
Violence
and Abuse
Encouragement and support services
New
Beginning |
Page
1..
- Christmas Appeal
- Children's Christmas Wish Lists
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- Letter from The Chief Executive
- Children's Activities
- Halloween at The Haven
- An Independent Advocacy Worker
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- Volunteer Service Statistics
- External Training Team
- It's Recreation All Around
- Marathon Donation
From
January 2006 to June 2006, The Haven Wolverhampton received referrals
from 602 women and 513 children; we were able to accommodate 217
women and their children.
The
Haven Wolverhampton aims to provide quality and sensitive services to
women and any dependent children who are homeless through reasons such
as Domestic Violence and in need of safety, shelter, stability and support
within an environment of equality, dignity and respect.
Visit
our website at www.havenrefuge.org.uk
for details of how you can make a difference.
Our
business office number is 01902 572140, fax: 01902 572144.
For referrals and 24 hour emergency assistance only, please call 01902
713001.
Business Administration Office:
1st Floor, Herian House, Fold Street, Wolverhampton.
You
can also email us at info@havenrefuge.org.uk
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