Roar like a Warrior

Manningham Council  Volunteer Group of the Year Nomination  Since 2001 FaithCare has consistently worked to assist those in our community in their time of need.   In 2008 they launched the ‘Partnership Program’ which has helped establish a place of hope for community members in low income situations; a place that meets needs, equips, strengthens and partners with 25 families and individuals in our community each year.   Partnership families are provided with access to counseling services, budgeting assistance, life skills courses, grocery parcels, bread, clothing and more as we work together to accomplish goals, access hope and achieve change. For an hour each Monday night throughout the year both the volunteers and participants meet for coffee and a friendly chat. Children are cared for so that parents can relax and discuss their week, burdens are shared and emotional support is always on offer.  In addition to this weekly event the Faithcare progr...

The speech that changed my life.  Hello and welcome to Faithlands 2007 Christmas Production “For the love of you”. My name is Angela and this is my short story. I was born in a dramatic way – Arm first, literally - It’s called transverse and it happens in about one in a quarter of a million births, and is probably one reason my mother and I are not close.   It was just such a rough start and what occurred throughout the next 26 years was so much worse, with the exception of two miracles, my beautiful children Jessie and Chloe. About three years ago I made the decision to try and start a new life, I was hoping we would find one filled with love, acceptance and compassion, but trying to find what we sought without any idea where too look was overwhelming. It’s been an intense 3 years with much confusion, many tears and massive mistakes. It was during this time, luckily that I was connected with some amazing people, A fantastic therapist - Lisa, who encourages me to hea...