is a humbling and encouraging aspect of A Way
Out’s working environment – basic qualities of kindness, decency and
generosity.
One thing about “goodness” is that it is infectious! The women and young people who receive
assistance from our services often desire to “pass on” the generous love and
support they receive. Recently a group
of young people benefitting from our Youth Service volunteered to help
Billingham Foodbank; women from our caseload supported when A Way Out hosted a recent
meeting of national influence – the women bravely spoke individually to raise
awareness of the strengths of the organisation and challenges they themselves
face.
Recognition is also an sustaining encouragement, Barry
Coppinger, Police Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, recently stated, “A Way Out are doing ground-breaking work and
are an important part of the solution in supporting vulnerable women trapped in
survival sex work, addiction and poverty.
I’m delighted that recent visitors from a government department were able
to witness first-hand the excellent partnership and multi-agency work in
Cleveland and I encouraged them to consider using A Way Out as a blueprint for
services across the country.”
“Goodness” cascades from the very top of our organisation,
governed by gifted and professional volunteer Trustees. We are particularly delighted to welcome Rob
Thompson of Thirteen to the A Way Out board, bringing a wealth of valuable
experience. Daily our services are
delivered by dependable hard working staff, sustained by the goodwill and
dedication of trained volunteers and donations and support from the community
near and far.
To top off our good news, this month secured the formal
appointment of Sarah McManus to the role of CEO. Having undertaken an interim role for the
past 6 months, Sarah epitomises the qualities of kindness, decency and
generosity, and has already demonstrated to be a strong and innovative leader.
Would you like to spread this infectious “goodness” and be
part of A Way Out’s good news? Contact 01642 655071 or info@awayout.co.uk for information about
volunteering or supporting
