“A new command I give you: love one another. As I have loved you,
so you must love one another.’ – John 13:35

Caritas Diocese of Plymouth provides crisis grants to individuals and families facing situations of unusual hardship. We work through our parishes and schools to reach those in most need. We rely on donations to allow us to respond to urgent requests. We were very grateful this week to receive an £800 donation from  Plymouth City Councillor Tina Tuohy, which was handed over to Fr. Appollos of the Catholic Parish of the Holy Trinity and Caritas Plymouth. This funding will be used to support families in Plymouth, working through our Plymouth CAST schools to identify those who would most benefit from a little bit of extra help.

Plymouth Councillors have an annual grant allocation to help not-for-profit groups and organisations in the city. We are most grateful to have been chosen for this generous support.

Caritas crisis grants help people of all faiths or none. We work quickly to offer a helping hand so that people can get back on their feet and access longer term help if needed.  In the past we have received applications from families who are struggling to afford food for their children; we  supported a family who arrived in Plymouth having been promised a place to stay and a job, but when they arrived,  were left stranded;  we helped a family whose heating had broken down in the middle of winter but couldn’t afford to purchase a heater; we supported a mother who had moved into a property on her own with her children and was in desperate need of essential items for the home. These are just a few examples of the people we have been able to help. 

If you would like to donate to our crisis grant fund, we would be very grateful for your support. The needs are many, but with support we can make a difference.