Acton Homeless Concern

On Wednesday, me and my family went to London to drop of about 100 bags that we did to the Acton Homeless Concern. (To see what we put into the bags go to this post: http://govindchahal.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/bags-for-homeless.html )

The Acton Homeless Concern is run by hundreds volunteers. A volunteer who was interviewed said that she started helping here about four years ago and finds that the people she helps are always nice. She said that she always says 'The more you have, the more you think you need'.

The charity's mission is to provide advice and support for those who need shelter and hope. The purpose of the charity is to reach out to those who have nothing by giving them a safe friendly place where they'll be warmly welcomed as guests and offered practical help. Acton Homeless Concern started in 1998when the Sacred Hearts Community responded to those that came to the Church door looking for food, clothing, friendship and advice.

More Bags To Go!!

Hi! :D Me and my dad have put together 30 more bags to send out. It didn't take us as long this time because we had a system going!! I really enjoy putting them together. I got the toothpaste, toothbrushes and face towels ready while my dad got the food and put everything into the bag. It was fun and I can't wait for the next day that we get to put together 30 more!!

Govind

Bags For the Homeless

The bag that is being used.

This is what is going to be put into the bag.

Since recently seeing the homeless and having a look at the kind of things they need, we have bought many things to put in bags which will be sent to the homeless. We have put in a toothbrush, toothpaste, noodles, soup, tea and many more things such as milk  and sugar in the bags. A picture of the bag and its contents are above this text.
We are happy to accept any donations from anyone anywhere in the country. Here is a picture of everything that has been kindly donated to us by friends, family and my parents :

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Christmas Day

We started the morning by having breakfast and making our way down to the church in Wolverhampton where the Brothers Of The Good Shepard run a dinner service for the homeless. We went to see what we could help them with through this season as my parents also run a charity called Hazara House, which deals with food, clothing and shelter issues for the under privileged. I was very surprised at how many people turned up on Christmas Day, it is a shame that so many people all around us are so unfortunate. Lots of volunteers came to help hand out the food and drink. One of the Brothers showed us around to see the basic foods that they had to offer and the donations fortunate people had made, he also showed us the simple facilities that we take for granted but is a luxury for the homeless, these facilities are things such as clothes and toiletries. By the door there was a gift for all of the homeless people to take and open since it was Christmas Day. I saw children there, about 1 or 2 years old! I now realise how lucky I am to have what I have and I am a lot more grateful after seeing the conditions that these people live in. We were thinking hard about what we could do to help.

      Before we made our way home, we went to the Sikh temple to pray.



We then went home we opened presents and enjoyed a traditional Christmas dinner.  My best Christmas present was having my ears pierced...... Here's a picture...