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SMART CJS NEWS BULLETIN JULY/AUGUSTSMART CJS continues to be influenced by the current pandemic and keeping everyone safe. Our services are in high demand, with more people than ever reaching out for support as a result of COVID-19. Read more »
CREATIVE FUNDRAISING BY KATIE!"I thought I might be able to make a little money for charity by raffling off my most recent new products before they are released for sale. I wanted to help local smaller charities who’ve needed to adapt quickly during COVID, and I knew SMART had to make big changes to continue supporting the homeless of Bedford." Read more »
GALE TRUST AWARDS SMART CJS £5,000 TO SUPPORT BEDFORD’S HOMELESSBedford based Gale Family Trust has awarded £5000 to SMART CJS. “Changes to the way we operate, longer hours and a rise in demand for our services means we require additional staff and more supplies. To maintain these changes, we need increased funding, which is why the money received from the Gale Family Trust is so important right now. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts” Read more »
YOUNG PEOPLE OF PRIORY HOSPITAL GET CREATIVE AND RAISE £250 FOR SMART PREBEND CENTRESMART CJS is delighted to have received a donation of £250 from the young people on the Priory Court and Lower Court wards of Priory Hospital, Roehampton. These wards care for young people with a wide range of mental health illnesses. Read more »
EXCITING VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY IN WOKINGHAMSMART CJS is excited to offer a rewarding volunteering opportunity at SMART Wokingham’s Young Person’s Drug and Alcohol Service. You will need a strong desire to work with people up to the age of 18, supporting them to explore their substance use behaviours. Read more »
THANK YOU FROM SMART CJS’s CEO“I have been overwhelmed by the support we have received over the past four months in Bedford; the local response to COVID-19 has been unbelievable. Communities have united to support SMART CJS and smash the SMART Prebend Centre emergency appeal target! Read more »
£25,000 SMART PREBEND CENTRE COVID-19 APPEAL TARGET SMASHED!A message from Anita McCallum, SMART CJS CEO. "I am delighted to report that, thanks to the generosity and kindness of SMART CJS supporters, the SMART Prebend Centre emergency appeal has reached an amazing £26,500." Read more »
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PASSIONATE PEOPLE TO BECOME SMART CJS TRUSTEESIn a recent survey it was reported that over eight in ten of those performing Trustee roles said that it made them happier and over one in five said that they got a promotion as a result of their service. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to bring their experience and knowledge to our board of trustees. The board is our governing body, providing strategy and direction and ensuring we're run according to the rules. Read more »