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At Mellor, we foster a supportive community dedicated to children and their families. Establishing strong, positive relationships with parents is a crucial approach to understanding the unique needs of both children and families, as it helps cultivate a connected and nurturing environment. By providing this level of support, we empower families to feel secure, ensuring their basic needs are met and allowing them to focus on other important aspects of their lives with greater peace of mind. We have specifically created food hampers for our most vulnerable families and responded promptly when families have required food. We support families with school uniform and through our coffee afternoons, assist parents with issues that matter most to them. This includes poverty, accessing financial support and food banks and health. Through our Winter Warmers programme, families benefited from hats, gloves, blankets and heaters.

At Celestial Church Of Christ Everlasting Glory Parish Leicester we are turning surplus food into nourishing meals for those in need, crafting a narrative of compassion and sustainability that resonates far beyond the confines of their kitchen. For years, food waste has been a concerning issue plaguing both households and businesses. Recognizing the enormous potential to address hunger and environmental concerns simultaneously, CCC Everlasting Glory put group of visionary individuals determined to support everyone. What began as a small-scale effort has grown into a powerful force that empowers a lot of families and reduces food waste at its core. At the heart of this operation lies an intricate dance of logistics and compassion members of our church who all come together with a shared purpose: to rescue surplus food from local businesses and distribute it to those struggling to put meals on the table. The process starts with a network of partnerships CCC Everlasting glory collaborates with different sources to recover surplus food that would otherwise end up in landfills. This food, often perfectly edible but deemed unsellable due to cosmetic imperfections or nearing expiration dates, becomes the canvas for their culinary creations. Most of this food helps individuals fill not just stomachs; but nourishes both body and spirit. The impact of CCC everlasting team's work reverberates through the community. Families who might have otherwise gone to bed hungry are now able to enjoy a warm, nutritious meal. Seniors and individuals facing economic hardships find not just sustenance, but a sense of dignity and care. The ripple effect of this transformation extends far beyond individual plates, fostering a sense of unity and empathy. However, CCC Everlasting Glory doesn't stop at distributing meals. We are equally committed to raising awareness about food waste and advocating for change. We also encourage people to rethink their relationship with food and explore ways to reduce waste in their own lives. The story of our team is one of resilience, compassion, and hope. It's a reminder that even in a world often overwhelmed by challenges, there are those who refuse to be passive observers. Through their dedication, they have demonstrated that surplus food isn't just a problem; it's a solution waiting to be harnessed. As the organization continues to evolve, our impact radiates far beyond the plates we fill. We're redefining what it means to care for one another and for our planet. We are turning surplus into sustenance, waste into nourishment, and despair into hope. In a world that often seems divided, CCC Everlasting Glory stands as a beacon of unity, proving that with a little ingenuity and a lot of heart, we can create a future where no one goes hungry, and nothing goes to waste. All of food redistributed to people in need in our community is free.

Apna Ghar is a fifteen unit, self contained supported housing scheme for women and children fleeing domestic violence and/or at risk of homelessness. It has been specifically designed to meet the housing and support needs of women suffering from domestic violence/homelessness or some other special needs. There are a mixture of fifteen flats and maisonettes ranging in size from one bedroom to three bedrooms. Sanctuary Supported Living (SSL) aims to provide a safe, secure refuge for this client group. During your stay at Apna Ghar you will be provided with help and advice in securing long-term permanent accommodation, welfare benefits, development of skills and obtaining services. The address of Apna Ghar is confidential and the scheme is for women only from the age of 18+ and male children up to the age of fifteen. Although male visitors are allowed to the scheme NO male visitors over the age of fifteen are allowed to remain within the overall confines of the scheme beyond 10pm until 9am the next day. ACCOMMODATION There are fifteen self-contained flats/maisonettes. They range from 1 - 3 bedrooms. All the flats are self-contained and provide living and sleeping accommodation. The bathroom is fitted with a bath and an electric shower. The kitchen is fitted with plenty of units and a cooker and a fridge are also provided. The flats benefit from full central heating and double glazing. The windows are fitted with locks for security. There is a door entry telephone in the lounge as well as points for a television and a telephone. All tenants are trained in the use of the door entry and central heating systems. All the flats are individually metered for electricity, gas and water. Smoke detectors are fitted in all the flats. Office: The staff from SSL will hold regular surgeries during weekdays to help resolve any problems of welfare benefits, housing, maintenance etc, which you may encounter. Common Room: This room is situated at the front of the scheme overlooking the main car park. It is for the use of all residents who will be expected to have consideration for others in the room. Playroom: The playroom is situated next to the common room and is available for use at any time. Children must always be supervised by an adult. Refuse Bins: All refuse bins are in the storage area by the car park . Dryer: There is a dryer on the ground floor for use by all tenants. Tokens are available Communal Garden: There is a garden which is overlooked by all the flats. Play equipment is provided. Help and support is given to claim for welfare benefits, go to college or to seek employment. Assistance is also given to find permanent, independent accommodation. We are more than happy to accept food, toiletries, clothes, toys, books, furniture, kitchen essentials, bedding and any other essential items. Most of the women come here with very little personal belongings and they struggle with limited income. Any help will be greatly appreciated by them.