A Way Out is renowned for standing beside vulnerable
women, young people and families in Teesside, aiming to transform lives through
an approach based on the non-judgmental and unconditional love which is at the
heart of the Christian ethos of the organisation.
Pre-lockdown, standing beside our clients as they
access our support and the services of our partner agencies was what we did – standing
beside them for the long haul… over the past months A Way Out has quickly
adapted to conditions which have made standing beside those in crisis
difficult and unsafe.
Unable to stand beside the vulnerable, our staff have
risen to the challenge to stand with clients in the face of increased
hardship and critical need, providing emotional support, safety planning and
responding to those in crisis.
A Way Out’s staff have stood with women as they speak
on the phone, hearing from women living in fear of violent and exploitative
situations. A Way Out staff have stood
with these women, holding them on the phone, working with police, mental
health, housing and other partner agencies to support these women to safety…
and as they are held on the phone… they have also been held in prayers and
thoughts by those who support the organisation.
A Way Out has also delivered around crisis 400 food parcels
and activity packs across Teesside… thanks to the donations from supporters who
have stood with A Way Out during this crisis.
Embracing technology has also enabled A Way Out’s youth team
to stand with Y6 pupils on a digital platform and provide on-line 1:1
support to those anxious about transitioning to Secondary school,
Would you like to stand with A Way Out? For further
details email info@awayout.co.uk
