A Shropshire charity says it's needs to raise £240k to survive
"But if we don't raise enough money by December, we'll have no choice but to shut down."That will leave many of the most vulnerable people in our community completely without support."The Oswestry-based charity said it had already had to temporarily close its doors four times in the last two years due to an increase in need.It supports clients through issues including housing problems, safeguarding, social care access and health issues.The organisation does not recieve statutory funding and relies on fundraising, grants and donations.Staff are asking for donations from the public and businesses, whether that be one-off amounts or partnerships, to try and meet the target they need."We work with the people who fall through the cracks, the ones who don't meet the criteria for other services," said Mr Arthur."If we close, they will be left with no one."We've been part of this community for over three decades, we're asking Shropshire to help us keep going."
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