Thank you so much for everything you’ve done to support FiA in the last year and to make life better for homeless and vulnerably-housed people in Merton. We can only do what we do because of your generosity and of supporters like you.
The next few weeks are very busy for our staff and volunteers alike. Here’s what’s going on – please do come and support us if you can. We’d be delighted to see you.
Shoebox Appeal at Wimbledon Station
South Western Railway held their annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal from 1 to 7 December, inviting rail users and local people to donate gifts that we can distribute to our homeless service users. Grateful thanks go to the SWR Wimbledon team for once again supporting our work with homeless people, and to those who generously donated gifts.
Carol Concert at Morden Baptist Church
The Inspire Community Choir led a delightful evening of Christmas music on 5 December, and raised an amazing £610 for Faith in Action. Thank you to the choir and church and, of course, everyone who came and donated.
Carol Concert at St John’s Church – Thursday 12 December
St John the Baptist Church in Spencer Hill, Wimbledon is holding a concert at 7pm in support of FiA – check here for details. The wonderful Bishop Gilpin Community Choir will present an exciting festive programme, including audience carols for all.
Wimbledon Choral Society Concert – Saturday 14 December
Early booking is advised for this popular event by the celebrated Wimbledon Choral at 6pm in St Paul’s Church, Augustus Road SW19 6EW. The retiring collection for this evening performance will go to FiA. You can find out more here.
Carol Singing at Wimbledon Station – Wednesday 18 December
FiA staff and volunteers would be delighted if you were able to come and support them – and even join in! – between 5pm and 7pm, as they entertain local commuters with festive carols and songs.
Christmas at the Drop-In
We make every effort to bring festive cheer to some of the most vulnerable in our community. Our special Christmas lunch will be on Friday 20 December. Gifts will be given to everyone and carols sung. The Drop-In will be closed on Christmas Day.
Merton Winter Night Shelter
The Merton Winter Night Shelter, part of Faith in Action, opened on 2 December. It provides a warm, dry, safe place to sleep for the coldest months of the year until mid-March, and is hosted by different faith groups across the borough each with their own volunteer group. If you would like more information or to help, contact us here.
