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Free workshops for people struggling with the cost-of-living: Stand Stronger Together

20th September 2023

Do you struggle to afford the essentials – rent, transport, food? Are you a carer, live with a disability or have children to support? Have you needed to access benefits, social housing or emergency funds from the local council?

Individually, we can feel powerless but we STAND STRONGER TOGETHER.

Join us for a series of free workshops. The sessions have been designed to offer people peer support, strengthen resilience and help lower the anxiety caused by struggling to afford life’s essentials.

Venue: Chichester District Foodbank, 21 Orchard Street, Chichester, PO19 1DD
Date: Weekly from Tuesday 26 September to Tuesday 5 December (breaking for half term on Tuesday 24 October)
Time: 2-3pm

No need to book. If you have any questions, contact Keely Storey on [email protected] or call/text 07300 802377.

Sessions will run as follows:

Tuesday 26 September, 2-3pm: Welcome and introduction

Tuesday 3 October, 2-3pm: Tips for getting back into work – Chichester District Council

Tuesday 10 October, 2-3pm: Drop-in tea and chat

Tuesday 17 October, 2-3pm: Being Better Off – Early Help Service

Tuesday 24 October – Break for half term

Tuesday 31 October, 2-3pm: Drop-in tea and chat

Tuesday 7 November, 2-3pm: To be confirmed

Tuesday 14 November, 2-3pm: Drop-in tea and chat

Tuesday 21 November, 2-3pm: Make a draft proof snake and how to save money on your energy bills – Citizens Advice Bureau

Tuesday 28 November, 2-3pm: Drop-in tea and chat

Tuesday 5 December, 2-3pm: Advice on loan sharks and scams – Trading Standards

Every week there will be tea, coffee and cake, informal conversation and sharing of ideas. If you have little ones, there will be a play area for under 5s.

Attend at least seven of the ten sessions and you will receive a £20 Love2Shop voucher. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

No need to book. If you have any questions, contact Keely Storey on [email protected] or call/text 07300 802377. 

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