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"Our mission is to support those suffering distress caused by addiction, broken family relationships, poverty and homelessness, and to enable individuals and families to resolve and alleviate their difficulties.”
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The Olive Branch (Faith in Action), is a Christian charity serving and helping the socially disadvantaged in Lancaster. We actively respond to the needs of others and are committed to reaching out to vulnerable individuals in the community. We have recently seen an increase in visitors and in the variety of problems we have been able to help with. Our opening hours are 11am-4pm, Monday to Friday and we are always available for an informal chat regarding an area of need, volunteering opportunities or donations.
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· FOOD BANK: We provide free emergency food to families and individuals in difficulty, often when statutory benefits have been suspended, delayed or withdrawn. In order to support this, we rely greatly on food contributions from the local community and always welcome any donation, no matter how small.
· MONEY ADVICE: Using the Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Money System, we hold personal or group training sessions. We teach budgeting skills and put processes into place that will enable people to control their money and avoid debt. We also operate a further referral system for those whose situations have become unmanageable.
· RESPONSIVE MENTORING: We offer practical support and encouragement to those committed to being free of addiction. This includes arranging introductions to other specialist organisations and rehab centres.
· HOMELESSNESS SUPPORT: We are sometimes able to provide tents and sleeping bags for “rough sleepers” and operate a referral system, to help families and individuals access housing advice and accommodation and/or to help with any underlying issues.
"Christian Hope Reaching Into Society Today"
