Founded in 1991, CHAC works to prevent homelessness in Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay. Specialist caseworkers support people at risk of eviction or repossession. They offer advice on mortgage arrears, tenancy rights and housing benefit.<\/p>\n
In April last year, the charity suffered major funding cuts and urgently needs to raise more than \u00a340,000 in 2015 to continue meeting demand for its services.<\/p>\n
Professor Herman said: ‘I am very happy to support this local charity doing important work in our community and with which the School already has established links. Please donate, if you can, to raise funds to keep Canterbury Housing Advice Centre open.’<\/p>\n
Team member Amy Brown, who is also a volunteer with Canterbury Homeless Outreach, said: \u2018Homelessness in Kent is growing but it is something we can stop; we can also stop the devastating stereotypes believed by the public and help give the homeless a better name. My aim is to raise awareness and to help the less fortunate.<\/p>\n
\u2018I believe raising money for CHAC, and in turn the homeless people of Canterbury, is a great cause. If I have to jump off a building to prove it, then so be it! Please help by sponsoring us. Thank you.\u2019<\/p>\n
To read updates, view photos and support Team Abseil-utely Bonkers, visit their JustGiving page at: www.justgiving.com\/chacabseil<\/a><\/p>\n You can also text \u2018CHAC88 \u00a32′ to 70070 to make a \u00a32 donation (donations of other amounts are welcomed by the team too!)<\/p>\n CHAC provides free confidential, independent help and advice five days a week, Monday – Friday,\u00a0from 10am – 2pm. To find out more visit CHAC\u2019s Facebook<\/a> page or website<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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