2011 will be the 20th year that the Open Christmas volunteer team will provide a
roof, a hot meal, entertainment and a warm welcome for those who are on their own or homeless on Christmas Day in the Norwich area.
Over 300 guests come from all over Norwich and the surrounding area and from all walks of life. Some are homeless or on the streets, some just dread being alone on Christmas Day following a bereavement, a marriage breakup or some other traumatic happening in their life, some can not visit relations for Christmas as they live far away, some are unwanted by their family, some find that their usual support services are closed, some are elderly, some are young, some think of ending it all and
thankfully seek the company of others before it is too late.
Whatever the reason, they are welcomed.
Meals and transport are provided free of charge, guests are welcome to stay all day
or come and go as they please. no booking is required.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
To find out how you can be a guest, volunteer, volunteer driver or supporter, please contact us by using the response forms on the new Open Christmas website or by clicking on the relevant link in the right side bar under "Contacting Us".
Also tell all your friends and contacts about Open Christmas by clicking on one of the boxes in the left hand bottom corner of this post. Thanks
www.openchristmas.org.uk
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