Salvation Army Officer Takes Leap of Faith to Fund Homelessness Support

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Kathryn Stowers, The Salvation Army's Ecumenical Officer for Wales, is celebrating her 50th birthday by jumping out of a plane and fundraising for the charity's homelessness outreach service in Newport. The goal is to fund a permanent mobile device charging station for people experiencing homelessness. According to Kathryn, having a working mobile device is no longer a luxury but a vital tool for people in need to access important services, stay in touch with loved ones, and receive benefits. She has spoken to many people who have struggled to keep their phones charged, which has hindered their ability to move on from street homelessness.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kathryn Stowers, a Salvation Army officer, is fundraising for the charity's homelessness outreach service in Newport by jumping out of a plane on her 50th birthday.
  • The goal is to fund a permanent mobile device charging station for people experiencing homelessness.
  • Kathryn believes having a working mobile device is crucial for people in need to access benefits, stay in touch with loved ones, and receive medical services.
  • The Salvation Army's Ecumenical Officer for Wales has spoken to many people who have struggled to keep their phones charged, hindering their ability to move on from homelessness.
  • The Open Door Project, an assertive outreach programme working with rough sleepers in Newport, will benefit from the fundraising efforts.
  • Zoe Mathias, Outreach Programme Manager for The Salvation Army, states that a mobile phone charging bank will make a huge difference to homeless people visiting the drop-in service.

Statistics:

  • Kathryn Stowers has raised funds for The Salvation Army's homelessness outreach service in Newport.
  • The goal is to fund a permanent mobile device charging station.
  • According to Kathryn, many people experiencing homelessness struggle to keep their phones charged.
  • A mobile phone charging bank can make a huge difference to homeless people visiting the drop-in service.

Sources:

  • The Salvation Army United Kingdom with the Republic of Ireland
  • Zoe Mathias, Outreach Programme Manager for The Salvation Army
  • Kathryn Stowers, The Salvation Army's Ecumenical Officer for Wales