By Andy Dalton
Leeds City Mission are throwing open their doors for a Late Summer Open Afternoon on Saturday (19 September). 2.30pm – 4pm.
Development Worker Andy Dalton explained that the City Mission Compassion Centre in Armley, has become a popular destination for local people. Once or twice in the year they organise an Open Afternoon. People can come and go as they please. He said: “This is a social event where people can linger, chat, relax, enjoy an ice cream. Everyone is welcome.”
The City Mission premises are in Mistress Lane (end of Town Street), Armley – diagonally opposite the library. The social event will also include a sale with tables displaying a wide selection of greetings cards. There will be a hybrid pop up charity shop for the afternoon featuring bric a brac and clothes. All monies raised will go towards the various compassion projects undertaken by the City Mission amongst needy people in West Leeds.
The Centre provides a variety of projects to help local people who are struggling with life – unemployment, ill health, isolation, lack of food and money, difficult life circumstances are just some of the issues experienced by visitors to the City Mission. It is able to provide practical help and assistance through its foodbank, Welcome Space for the isolated, a clothing bank, hygiene shelf, a free shower facility for those living on the streets plus volunteer opportunities for those trying to reconnect with mainstream living as well as other projects. More details on 0113 345 3118.
Leeds City Mission is one of the oldest charities in the city being in continuous existence since 1837 and is a multi-church agency.