GET Help Now To Avoid Christmas Money Misery

1 December, 2020 | Noticeboard

THE Inverclyde debt centre for Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is urging people to get help with their financial problems before Christmas.

The service, based at Hope Community Church, Greenock, is offering free debt assistance to local people facing money issues.

Alistair McAlees, Inverclyde CAP debt centre manager, said: “People want to have a nice Christmas but it’s hard to do when bills are piling up. 

“Getting help now can take the pressure off and stop the worry and misery. 

“Christmas is supposed to be a lovely celebration, but we know that for many people in our area there’s not enough money to pay essential household bills so there’s nothing left to make Christmas Day special.

“Our team is here to help with debt problems and because we’re local we can also support clients practically too.”

“Over the years, through Inverclyde Foodbank and our Christmas toy appeal, we’ve been able to make Christmas that little bit better in all sorts of ways.

“The i58 project is Hope Church’s social action ministry so we know how difficult this time of year can be for many. That’s why we’ve partnered with CAP to help those who are in debt.”

“We’re urging people to get in touch now for debt help because we don’t want anyone worrying about how they’ll manage this Christmas.

“This year has been challenging enough with the coronavirus pandemic, so we want to encourage people to get help now so that they can have a more positive end to 2020.”

CAP client Joanne said: “Like any single parent, I was doing my best, I had a job but I struggled to provide for us on the money I could earn. Looking back now I didn’t realise how much my finances impacted every aspect of my life.

“Even though I was working hard to earn money, I was constantly having to deal with the feeling of disappointing [my son]. I heard about CAP and now everything has changed. This Christmas we have peace. And I realise that’s what makes [my son] happy.”

Those struggling with debt can get in contact with CAP on 0800 328 0006 or visit capuk.org.

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