Centrepoint relaunches ‘More than a Gift’ to support growing numbers of homeless this Christmas
Last Christmas, the number of people experiencing homelessness in the UK jumped by 15 per cent from the previous year, and more than a third of this increase was made up of young people between the ages of 16 and 24.
This year, Centrepoint – the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people – is urging others to support those who will find themselves in this difficult and often frightening situation by purchasing a gift for a homeless young person from its new ‘More than a Gift’ site: www.centrepointgifts.org.uk
Centrepoint has now launched its ‘More than a Gift’ website for 2011 with a number of new gift options to choose from, either for or on behalf of a loved one this Christmas.
You can help Centrepoint to ensure a merry Christmas for all with ‘virtual presents’ that will mean that a real difference can be made to the young and homeless. From as little as £5, you could give a meal; a book; a bed for the night and so much more to those in need. Continue reading
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