The staff at The Cowshed are settling in to their new building at Mulberry Business Park in Wokingham and despite the mammoth task of moving, their dedicated team of volunteers and staff have been doing an amazing job of getting everything organised!
They would like to say a special thank you to Hyperbole for designing their lovely new door signs and 2jgraphics Ltd for printing and placing them – don’t they look great!
Sometimes it’s the smallest acts of kindness that makes a big difference. At The Cowshed, they aim to make a difference in the lives of those facing difficult circumstances. They recently received a heartwarming testimonial that touched their hearts and reminded them why they do what they do.
A spokesman said: “Receiving feedback like this makes every effort we put into our service worthwhile. We understand that sometimes life takes unexpected turns, and asking for help can be a daunting task. But our goal is to provide a helping hand and support those in need with kindness and love.”
A recipient of their help said: “I wanted to email and say I am very thankful for the delivery you have given today – it was more than I needed. I was embarrassed to ask for help initially but with my undergarments being in pieces and one bra I couldn’t bring myself to get these things for myself as I always need to use the money for house utilities.
“And with my current issue of being in emergency accommodation in one box room, my daughter was so happy to see puzzles and games and a teddy as all her things are in storage and she has nothing to play with here. And she was so so happy with the wash set and lotions you provided for her and she was over the moon about the books. She loves to be read bedtime books but again because of circumstances I wasn’t able.
To be able to see joy on her face when she got these things plus the knickers and leggings it made me happy for the first time since we were evicted. She had a genuine happiness and made me feel less of a bad mum not being able to provide these basic things for her currently.
So I am very very thankful to you and The Cowshed – it made me feel more human and with my health mentally and physically getting worse and slipping into a deep depression. This did make me feel better seeing happiness on my daughter’s face.”
The Cowshed is a compassionate and community-driven charity dedicated to providing support to individuals of all backgrounds during times of personal crisis. Their mission is simple yet impactful: to offer good quality, cleaned, and ironed clothes and other essential items free of charge to those in need. They firmly believe that everyone deserves access to basic necessities, regardless of their circumstances.
For more information, visit www.thecowshed.org