The Christmas Madness!
Presents to wrap, cards to write, meals to plan - it’s the festive season, and the rush is in full swing! Here at AARC HQ, we’re just as busy, but our focus isn’t just on the usual festive preparations. Instead, we’re working tirelessly to bring comfort and support to people seeking asylum and refugees, who often find this time of year incredibly difficult.
While many of us look forward to celebrating with loved ones, sharing laughter, and creating memories, for the people we support, Christmas can be a painful reminder of what’s been left behind. Families torn apart by conflict. Homes abandoned in search of safety. Traditions and celebrations replaced by uncertainty and loneliness.
The festive season should be a time of joy and connection, but for many of those we work with, it’s filled with silence and longing. The weight of being far from home, in a place where everything feels unfamiliar, can feel especially heavy this time of year.
That’s why we’re stepping in to bring some warmth and hope. With your help, we’ve been able to provide not just practical support like warm clothing, toiletries, and food, but also emotional support for those struggling with the absence of family and friends.
This Christmas, we’re delivering care packages to remind people that they are not alone. We’re offering advocacy and guidance to help them navigate complex asylum systems during what can be an overwhelming time. And most importantly, we’re showing them that they are cared for, valued, and part of a community that sees them and stands with them.
Your Support Changes Lives
The truth is, we couldn’t do any of this without you. Every donation, every act of kindness, and every shared word of support helps us make a real difference in the lives of people who are far from home. This year, your generosity has allowed us to reach more people than ever before, creating moments of hope and connection for those who need it most.
We’ve put together a short video to show how your support has made an impact this year. Please take a moment to watch it here.
A Heartfelt Thank You
As we look back on 2024, we are filled with gratitude for everyone who has stood with us - our funding partners, donors, volunteers, and supporters. Together, we’ve shown what compassion and community can achieve.
From all of us at AARC, we wish you and your loved ones a peaceful Christmas and a happy, healthy 2025. As we step into the new year, we look forward to continuing this vital work together, ensuring that no one is left to face their challenges alone.
How You Can Help
If you’d like to support our Christmas appeal, you can make a donation here or you can donate £10 by texting AARC to 70085. Together, we can keep spreading hope and kindness to those who need it most during this festive season.
Thank you for being part of our AARC family. You make a difference by supporting us.