Dear Sir,
Thank you for providing a page on your website and as Remembrance Day looms we would be most grateful if you could pass on our thanks to your readers for their continued support in donating to service charities. Our thanks also go to local traders and charities for their valuable support with our mission.
Due to retirement and illness we have two vacancies for caseworkers in our division which covers the old Sedgefield Borough and we would be most grateful if could let your readers know through your Newton News columns our contact details are below.
At SSAFA we do rather than talk about what we do, but today we need to talk as well! Our dedicated caseworkers constantly give their time freely to help needy tri -service personnel, veterans and their families during times of hardship.
The history of SSAFA is the history of the men and women of Britain’s Forces and their families. The vision and drive of one man stands at the heart of the UK’s oldest Armed Forces charity. In February 1885, as the Second Expeditionary Force set sail for Egypt, Major James Gildea wrote to The Times appealing for funds and volunteers to look after families left behind. Within three months, the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Families Association was born.
Since then, we’ve supported millions of people, and millions more are eligible for help. Through two World Wars and every subsequent conflict involving Britain, SSAFA has been here for our servicemen and women and their families. The ability to adapt quickly to their needs is still at the heart of everything we do. We never stand still, so our new services provide vital support wherever and whenever it is most needed.
We are committed to offering practical,emotional and financial support to both serving and former members of Her Majesty’s forces and their families who are experiencing hardship. Our lifelong support for our Forces and their families is reflected in everything we do. So if you need help,
we’ll be here for you, through thick and thin, until the job is done.
SSAFA trained volunteers are non- judgemental and are ready to help you, confidentially wherever you live
in County Durham.
Want to get Involved
We’re looking for people to volunteer a little of their time to help the Armed Forces family and meet inspiring people and learn new skills as part of our volunteer network across County Durham If you need help or wish to get involved please contact the divisional secretary Brian Wilson, 01325 314043.