CHESS

Christ Church is a supporter of CHESS which is a group helping to meet the needs of the homeless in Chelmsford. CHESS offers a day centre and overnight accomidations for those in need.

 

CHELMSFORD CHESS

 

Enclosed with last month’s News was an invitation to become a life member of the CHESS, the organisation set up by the Chelmsford Churches to support the homeless of our area.  Those who responded to this opportunity will have received a letter of thanks from the Treasurer, which includes the following paragraph:

 

‘No matter how many people we help or how many new initiatives we undertake, there always seems to be something else which needs to be done.  As time has passed we have discovered how complex the needs really are.  Not only do the homeless need accommodation but also help with how to manage their affairs, get jobs, support to overcome addictions, assistance to get the right help, especially for those who have mental health problems, etc.  So whenever we believe we have everything in place another challenge comes along.  Whilst the government may think the homeless problem can be overcome before we get to 2012 it would appear that this is not going to happen.  While we may solve some individual’s problems, others will come along to replace them and some will not want to be helped or be able to sustain lifestyle changes.  Please continue to pray for our clients, their needs and our staff as they seek to find solutions to client problems.’

 

So you see, even if you are not able to support CHESS financially, your prayers for their work are of vital importance to those at the sharp end. 

 

We continue to collect clothing, grocery & household items to support the night shelter and to encourage church friends to become volunteer helpers.

 

If you would like to know more about volunteering speak to Helen Poulter or contact the Shelter direct on 01245 252410

or visit the website: chelmsfordchess.org.uk

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"If you are in need of help, he is strength.  If you are in dread of death, he is life.  If you are fleeing the darkness, he is light." – St Ambrose

 

"Christ has no body now on earth but yours.  Yours are the only hands with which he can do his work." – Teresa of Avila

CHESS (Supporting the Homeless)

 

 

What IS needED:

 

 

Groceries

  • Tinned food (meat, vegetables and fruit - we have enough soup)
  • Sugar
  • Semi-skimmed long-life milk
  • Coffee
  • Fruit squash
  • Vegetable oil
  • Pasta sauce (but we have enough pasta)
  • Chicken gravy granules

Bedding

·         Single duvets

·      Young ladies' clothes, sizes 6, 8 and 10

·       Belts

·       Shoes and trainers,

both men's and women's

·       T shirts

·       Boxer shorts

 
Household goods                      Clothes

·         Clothes hangers

  • Washing-up liquid
  • Soap powder
  • Dish-washer salt
  • Kitchen rolls
  • Bleach
  • Toilet cleaner
  • Toilet rolls
  • Bin liners

Toiletries                                           

·         Disposable razors                                

  • Handwash
  • Antiperspirant
  • Deodorant
  • Shaving gel
  • Shower gel

Any gifts can be brought to Christ Church and placed in the CHESS box in the Vestibule.  We will ensure all items are speedily passed on.

 
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