{"id":80673,"date":"2023-12-17T16:01:35","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T16:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=80673"},"modified":"2023-12-18T12:51:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T12:51:12","slug":"meet-the-nhs-workers-volunteering-at-christmas-to-help-homeless-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2023\/12\/17\/meet-the-nhs-workers-volunteering-at-christmas-to-help-homeless-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the NHS workers volunteering at Christmas to help homeless people"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helping others &#8216;gives you back everything you put in and extra on top&#8217;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A NURSE support worker and a paramedic will be spending Christmas day volunteering at The Wallich\u2019s Sir Julian Hodge homeless hostel in Adamsdown, Cardiff.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what motivates them to give up their Christmas after caring for others all year, and why did they choose to support The Wallich?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The nurse support worker&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Elizabeth Rose Heard, 56, of Newport is a support worker for the district nursing team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She joined the NHS in 2005 and has worked in different hospitals and community-based roles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI love community work, you get to meet some amazing people! The team I work with are pretty dedicated people, I\u2019m proud to be a part of it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI wanted to do something to show solidarity with what\u2019s happening to people across the country. The hardship and uncertainty that so many people are facing now,\u201d she said.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mrs Heard said she often visits people in their homes as a part of her job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI get to see first-hand how many people are really struggling to cope with the cost-of-living crisis, and the toll it takes on people emotionally and physically, as well as financially.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s all around us and I think the time has come to pool resources and pull together. It isn\u2019t enough to stand by and observe with sympathy &#8212; this could happen to any of us in these current times,\u201d she said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80675 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3-770x514.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3-1155x770.png 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3-370x247.png 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3-293x195.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3-1400x934.png 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3.png 1409w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80675 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3-770x514.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3-1155x770.png 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3-370x247.png 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3-293x195.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3-1400x934.png 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/1000011102-min-1-min-3.png 1409w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We are all vulnerable, the difference being whether somebody extends a hand to help you back to your feet.<\/p>\n<cite>Elizabeth Heard<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mrs Heard has volunteered since she was a teenager and researched several charities before choosing The Wallich.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou meet such a diverse array of people through immersing yourself in community volunteering. It really humbles you, and makes you appreciate simple blessings in life that you get through human connection. It gives you back everything you put in and extra on top,\u201d she said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPeople experience homelessness through a variety of causes, the sorts of things most of us are vulnerable to. I have come to know several of the people who sleep rough locally to me and heard their stories. We are all vulnerable, the difference being whether somebody extends a hand to help you back to your feet.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are becoming less and less social, and more insular. I would like to be part of a movement to bring the community back to life. Just listening and giving a little of your time makes a huge difference,\u201d she said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The paramedic&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80679 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-770x513.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-1155x770.png 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-370x247.png 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-293x195.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-1400x933.png 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1.png 1866w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80679 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-770x513.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-1155x770.png 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-370x247.png 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-293x195.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1-1400x933.png 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/GetImage-1-min-1-1-min-1-min-1.png 1866w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Christmas is the time of year that lonelier people are the loneliest and regardless of the situation you are in Christmas should be a joyful time of year. It is the season of goodwill.<\/p>\n<cite>Matt Cornell<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kate Griffiths, 22, a paramedic will also be volunteering at the hostel on Christmas day with her boyfriend Matt Cornell, 26, who told <em>The Cardiffian<\/em> about their plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cKate is new to volunteering but is something she has always wanted to do. We feel this support will act as a reminder to the homeless that someone is thinking of them at Christmas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cChristmas is the time of year that lonelier people are the loneliest and regardless of the situation you are in Christmas should be a joyful time of year. It is the season of goodwill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe hope this becomes a Christmas tradition for ourselves for many years to come,\u201d he said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the Wallich&nbsp;does<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewallich.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Wallich<\/a> is a Welsh homelessness and rough-sleeping charity which supports more than 7,000 people experiencing homelessness each year.&nbsp;&nbsp;It runs over 100 projects across 18 authorities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thewallich.com\/services\/sir-julian-hodge-hostel-cardiff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sir Julian Hodge Hostel<\/a> was the first hostel opened by The Wallich.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn tough times, it can be hard to know what to do to help people. It\u2019s always worth enquiring about volunteering in your local area,&#8221; said Jamie-Lee Cole, brand and communications manager for The Wallich.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt The Wallich, we\u2019re generally overwhelmed with offers to share skills or combat loneliness amongst people we support.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To donate to The Wallich <a href=\"https:\/\/thewallich.com\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Sir Julian Hodge Hostel&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1978, The Wallich opened the <a href=\"https:\/\/thewallich.com\/services\/sir-julian-hodge-hostel-cardiff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sir Julian Hodge Hostel<\/a>, its first hostel. It has 25 bedrooms and gives shelter and support to single people experiencing homelessness.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents meet with a support worker who offers help with personal development, access to services, and advice on looking for permanent accommodation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each resident has access to private space and shared communal living spaces to help them build their social skills and take part in group activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shelter also accommodates dogs to prevent distress caused by separating owners from their pets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SIMON-DANDO-min-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SIMON-DANDO-min-1.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SIMON-DANDO-min-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SIMON-DANDO-min-1-293x391.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SIMON-DANDO-min-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SIMON-DANDO-min-1.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SIMON-DANDO-min-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SIMON-DANDO-min-1-293x391.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Resident Simon Dando in the kitchen <\/strong>Credit: The Wallich.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SJH-residents-enjoying-pizza-and-football-night-Steven-min-1-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80681\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:600px;height:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SJH-residents-enjoying-pizza-and-football-night-Steven-min-1-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SJH-residents-enjoying-pizza-and-football-night-Steven-min-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SJH-residents-enjoying-pizza-and-football-night-Steven-min-1-1-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SJH-residents-enjoying-pizza-and-football-night-Steven-min-1-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SJH-residents-enjoying-pizza-and-football-night-Steven-min-1-1-293x220.jpg 293w, 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https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SJH-residents-enjoying-pizza-and-football-night-Steven-min-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SJH-residents-enjoying-pizza-and-football-night-Steven-min-1-1-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SJH-residents-enjoying-pizza-and-football-night-Steven-min-1-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SJH-residents-enjoying-pizza-and-football-night-Steven-min-1-1-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SJH-residents-enjoying-pizza-and-football-night-Steven-min-1-1-1400x1050.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/12\/SJH-residents-enjoying-pizza-and-football-night-Steven-min-1-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Resident enjoying pizza in kitchen. <\/strong>Credit: The Wallich<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, how can you get involved?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Christmas Day volunteer places in Cardiff are now full, but if you\u2019d like to volunteer in the future email <a href=\"mailto:volunteers@thewallich.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">volunteers@thewallich.net<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wallich is running a winter raffle with tickets for \u00a32.&nbsp;To enter <a href=\"https:\/\/app.donorfy.com\/form\/EKBZWM2CW4\/IITSE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The raffle closes on January 17 and the draw will be announced on January 31.&nbsp;If you enter you could win the following prizes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Luxury Welsh picnic basked from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welshhampercompany.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Welsh Hamper Company<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a3150 <a href=\"http:\/\/love2shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Love2Shop<\/a> voucher&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bottle of Champagne from the Champagne Cattier&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogbrewery.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vale of Glamorgan Brewery<\/a> ale gift selection&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a350 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.offpeakluxury.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OffPeakLuxury.com<\/a> hotel or spa voucher&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patisserie de Bain beauty products&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bottle of Prosecco&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invisible (Cardiff) tour and afternoon tea for two&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/groundsforgood.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grounds for Good<\/a> premium vodka&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vintage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robertsandastley.com\/shop\/bp6gxpcgsszf8fnuzfh913lfryqqyu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Welsh tapestry blanket<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakeland.co.uk\/61772\/lakeland-digital-compact-air-fryer-2l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lakeland<\/a> Digital Compact Air Fryer 2L&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A \u00a310 book of tickets can help support people experiencing cold in their homes with an emergency fuel top-up and buying or selling four books could provide individuals and families with two weeks of basic food shopping.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to become a community seller for the raffle email <a href=\"mailto:dosomething@thewallich.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dosomething@thewallich.net<\/a> or ring 02921 508 800.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wallich lottery costs \u00a31 per entry to get the chance of winning \u00a325,000 and other prizes every week.&nbsp;To enter <a href=\"https:\/\/thewallich.com\/lottery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you sign up, you are given a six digit-number and each Friday a winning six-digit number is drawn.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have six digits in the correct place you win \u00a325,000&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have five digits in the correct place you win \u00a31,000&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have four digits in the correct place you win \u00a325&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have three digits in the correct place you win five entries for the next draw&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>How can this support someone experiencing or at risk of homelessness?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul 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