Christmas Appeal

When we come together, we're stronger.

Veterans fought for our country. Now together we can fight for them.

Support SSAFA this Christmas: be there for our Armed Forces family, so they Never Battle Alone.

 

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Lee and Laurence

SSAFA's work includes helping serving personnel find their feet on "Civvy Street" - a difficult time for many as they face uncertainty, isolation and anxiety, separated from the 'family' of their regiment, ship or squadron. 

Lee was one such veteran, facing both a debilitating medical condition and family tragedy.  But his life was transformed once he met Laurence, a SSAFA volunteer Mentor.  Laurence helped Lee overcome his difficulties and find a new purpose in life - one that has led him to a religious vocation as an ordained vicar in the Anglican church.

Watch Lee and Laurence's story here:

 

 


“There was no one else in my life that I could have those conversations with.”


Our work

Last year over 1,300 people used the SSAFA Mentoring Service, to help ease the transition from military to civilian life.

And this is just part of what SSAFA does within the Armed Forces community.

We provide sheltered housing to women and children in need of refuge.

We provide holidays for Armed Forces families who have children with additional needs.

We look after veterans at any point in their lives.

We look after serving personnel who are unsure of who else to turn to.

We look after family members who need someone who understands the unique problems of military life. 

When it feels like society is indifferent, we show how we care. When they don’t know who to ask for help, we will find them.

Join us. Help us support more people who need us. Because no one should ever battle alone.

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Thank you

Thank you for whatever you can give this Christmas.  It means so much to so many people, and will make sure that SSAFA can continue to support our Armed Forces community.

From all of us at SSAFA, our volunteers and staff, thank you and we wish you a very happy and loving Christmas!

 
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