What will an hour of your earnings buy?
£7 – A takeaway meal? Today in Leeds, there are people who will not eat a hot meal.
£24 – The latest gadget? This year in Leeds, there are children who will not have toys to play with.
£436 – new carpets or curtains? Tonight in Leeds, there are people
who will sleep in unheated houses or sleep rough out on the streets.
Fact: There is poverty in the UK
Fact: 30% of children in Yorkshire are living in poverty
Fact: This rises to over 50% in inner city areas such as East Leeds.
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Simply text SVSC12 followed by your amount (e.g. SVSC12 £6) to 70070
Or visit www.localgiving.com/charity/stvincentsleeds to donate online where we can also claim Gift Aid.
Phone us on 0113 2484126 to find out more or set up regular giving.
