<p>Hi lovelies! This november I will taking part in the UK&#x27;s biggest hitch-hiking event to Edinburgh with my University in order to raise money for charity. Any donations would be greatly appreciated and it all goes to a great cause, including the charities listed below: </p><p></p><p>Roundabout</p><p>Roundabout - South Yorkshire homeless youth</p><p>charity. They aim to help bring stability into</p><p>homeless youth’s lives. They do this through</p><p>homeless prevention services e.g. mediation with</p><p>youth and their families, accommodation in</p><p>hostels, help with the transition to independent</p><p>living, and tenancy support. They have 350 bed</p><p>spaces that they offer and they have been full</p><p>every night of 2024 so far. They are looking to</p><p>expand this service.</p><p></p><p>Assist Sheffield</p><p>Assist - Support individuals who have</p><p>been unsuccessful in their asylum</p><p>applications.</p><p>Many of the individuals ASSIST helps</p><p>have escaped the unimaginable horrors of war, violence and</p><p>persecution.</p><p>Assist Sheffield offer emergency accommodation, welfare benefits,</p><p>assistance in community integration e.g. learning English, and local</p><p>activism.</p><p></p><p>Sheffield Women Aid (SWA):</p><p></p><p>Sheffield Women Aid (SWA) - SWA are a small Sheffield-based charity</p><p>that solely focuses on housing women and children from anywhere in</p><p>the UK who need a place of safety</p><p>They have been providing emergency accommodation for women and</p><p>children who have suffered and survived domestic and sexual abuse</p><p>and violence.</p><p></p><p>Simon Community Scotland SCS:</p><p>Simon Community Scotland- Homeless charity</p><p>dedicated to meeting people where they are.</p><p>Whether they are homeless or at risk of</p><p>homelessness they support finding people safe,</p><p>reliable homes but ensure that the cause of</p><p>homelessness is tackled at the root. As well as</p><p>homes, SCS offer addiction support, digital</p><p>training to improve employability, trauma-</p><p>informed care and more.</p>

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<div>Hi! This year I am taking part in Big Bummit, the biggest charity hitchhike in the UK. On the 23rd March myself and over 100 others, will have 8 days to get from Sheffield all the way to Porto . To do this we will be relying completely on the kindness of strangers for lifts.</div><div><br></div><div>The whole hitchhike will be supporting these following charities, so any donation would be greatly appreciated- it's all going to a good cause!&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><b>Weston Park Cancer Charity</b> supports those living with cancer and their loved ones. They offer a wide range of support services and activities to make life during and after cancer that bit easier for people.</div><div>Their support services include:</div><div>Independent living support</div><div>Free transport services to access treatment</div><div>OutSwimming Cancer - free swimming lessons</div><div>Weston Park Cancer Charity also plays a crucial role through their support of research and clinical trials. They work hard to improve the quality of life for patients during cancer treatment and beyond.</div><div><br></div><div><b>The snowdrop project </b>is a South Yorkshire based charity that provides long-term holistic support to empower survivors of human trafficking in the UK to recover from their past and rebuild their future. Their main work focuses around Casework &amp; befriending, Counselling, Community activities, House renovations, Training and Policy work &amp; partnerships (having spoken in parliament to encourage systematic change in the past!)</div><div>The Snowdrop Project exists to ensure that no survivor of trafficking has to rebuild their life alone. Last year they supported 124 survivors with the practical and emotional support they needed to move on from the trauma of their past.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Ben’s Centre </b>provides a safe place for those who suffer substance abuse. It is the only damp centre in Sheffield which means that individuals can access support whilst they are under the influence.</div><div>Ben’s centre projects include:</div><div>Day centre - provides those in need with a hot meal, access to clothing and washing, internet access and activities</div><div>Outreach service - Ben’s centre staff connecting with people in need around Sheffield. The service offers food, drink, clean clothes and a chance for individuals to have a chat offering advice and guidance.</div><div><br></div><div><b>SAYiT</b> is a charity offering wellbeing support to young LGBTQ+ people in Sheffield. They work with young people aged 8-25 offering a range of support.</div><div>The work SAYiT does includes:</div><div>Support and social opportunities for those affected by HIV</div><div>Parent and carer groups</div><div>Training to help organisations improve their knowledge and address any discrimination</div><div>Sexual health and education for teens and young adults</div><div><br></div><div><b>Banco Alimentar Contra a Fome</b> is a national food bank organisation and is one of the most important social support organisations in Porto.</div><div>They help other social and non-private organisations by providing them with food to be distributed amongst local communities.</div><div>Their Porto based food bank supports 55,000 people across Porto. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

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