Everton in the Community has launched its ‘Together We Can Make Christmas’ campaign, urging supporters across the Liverpool City Region and beyond to stand with those who need a little extra help this winter.
As the festive season draws closer, thousands of people in our communities will face difficult situations that often go unseen — older residents spending Christmas alone, families struggling to heat their homes, and children who may wake up on Christmas morning without a single gift. Mental health pressures also rise sharply at this time of year, leaving many feeling isolated, overwhelmed or forgotten.
The charity’s Christmas appeal aims to shine a light on these challenges and show how acts of kindness, no matter how small, can have a life-changing impact. Everton in the Community is calling on supporters to donate what they can and help ensure no one is left behind this Christmas.
Supported by EitC Ambassador Rachel Brown-Finnis, the campaign will share powerful real-life stories from people whose lives have been changed by the charity’s work across homelessness, social isolation, financial hardship, mental health and more.
Among them is Albie, an older Evertonian whose world changed when his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and later moved into care. Living alone for the first time, he became increasingly isolated — until his son encouraged him to connect with Everton in the Community. Through walking football and the charity’s ‘Stand Together’ groups, Albie found companionship, confidence and a reason to look forward to each week again.
“I’d be lost without them,” says Albie. “If you’re stuck in the house, you’re going to fade faster. I needed to get on with my own life and Everton in the Community have helped with that massively.”
Another story is that of Grace, 19, who was supported through the charity’s ‘Home Is Where The Heart Is’ programme, which offers residential and outreach support for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. After periods of going missing and falling out of education, the stability and guidance she received helped her rebuild her life and find hope for the future.
“I honestly don’t know where I’d be,” she says. “I’d probably still be hanging around with the wrong crowd. Without them, you wouldn’t have me here now.”
Beth, also 19, turned to Everton in the Community while juggling part-time work and parenting alone. Through access to the Youth Zone and the charity’s food pantry, she has found practical support and a strong sense of community.
“You don’t just feel like a number,” she says. “They really look out for me and my family.”
These are just some of the thousands of people who turn to Everton in the Community every year. And at Christmas — when loneliness, grief and financial pressure are at their peak — the demand for support grows even further. Nationally, one in four adults says they feel lonely during the festive season, while more than half of older people say Christmas is the hardest time of year.
That’s why the charity is asking supporters to come together and help. Even a small donation — as little as £5 — can help provide warmth, connection, a meal, a friendly face or urgent crisis support for someone who truly needs it this Christmas.
Visit the website to find out more.
Together, we can make Christmas.
Everton in the Community extends its thanks to NPK Media and Hanover Street Social for their support in bringing the campaign to life.
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