Every day hundreds of lives are made that little bit easier thanks to the hard work and genorisity of our volunteers, members and donors. Read below about this work of turning concern into action, and consider how you can join us.
Personal stories
Paula
Beneficiary
“You were like angels from God coming to our rescue.” When Adam was hospitalized due to a long-term illness, his family struggled their...
Timmy
Beneficiary
With an absent father and a mother suffering from alcohol addiction Timmy (not his real name) fell into the wrong crowd and ended up and a...
Tucker
Beneficiary
At 92 years of age Tucker, who lost his wife a few years ago now lives alone. Living in a one room flat, Tucker says he rarely speaks and...
Marge
Beneficiary
Marge was a troubled woman in her mid-thirties, suffering from drug addiction, alcoholism and, as is so often the case, loneliness. when the...
David
Donor
David Allman is a Friend of the SVP, making regular donations to support our work with vulnerable people. David explains why he chose the I...