Poems written by a Client & new thank you card in the making....

Homeless & Hungry-
"Cold nights on the pavement,
feeling tired & hungry is an understatement,
feelings & thoughts running round,
while you're wandering around,
trying to find a place to rest your head and sleep,
to wake up one day & hope it's one big dream"

Step by Step-
"We will help you get there Step by Step,
From No 8 to Ascot Court,
Step by Step will show support,
Daylight, Cybershed & D'n'A,
to Daylight Designs every Friday"

~ I recently organised a Thank you card competition at Step by Step's 'Daylight Designs' where our young service users go to do a number of productive activities such, jewellery making (with a local volunteer) and card making. I'd seen how fantastic and creative some the cards our clients make and sell through the social enterprise were and I thought who better to capture what Step by Step are about than one of our young people.

I wanted to be able to send something personal and inspiring out to our generous donors and supporters and this young man really captured what I was looking for. Now the project continues with taking this hand drawn and hand written design and turning it into a card we can produce hundreds of..... with the generous time donated by volunteer Professional Photographer Ingrid Weel, she is tutoring some of our young clients to take the pictures needed to make the card come to life. The first shoot is happening tonight after their brain storming and technical session last week and the final shoot is on Wednesday morning,

I can't wait to see the captured images and finished card and hope that the generous supporters of Step by Step like our new style 'Thank you' because without them Step by Step wouldn't be able to help the hundreds of vulnerable young people that need our help to turn their life around. The young man who designed the card has recently started a new job and is working very hard and enjoying it, proving to be a real asset to the community, a happy reminder of why we are here, the great work that Step by Step do in the community and how far donations can go to change a young persons life for the better.

Thank you for reading and keep your eyes peeled for more updates!

Kindest regards,


Leanne Grubb
Community Fundraiser

Step by Step Partnership Limited
'Empowering homeless people and those facing adversity to achieve their full potential'
61 Victoria Road, Aldershot, Hants, GU11 1SJ
Registered Charity Number 900308
Company Number 2431825
Website: www.stepbystep.org.uk
Direct Line: 01252 327317

Step by Step is an accredited Foyer: All young people need a home, support and a springboard into independent living, learning and work. Some don't get it. Foyers fill the gap.

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