Christmas Appeal

A veteran's wish: a place to call home. 

Imagine moving into a house with nothing - no carpets, no bedding, no warmth.

For many of us, it’s the everyday household items we barely think about: a kettle, a sofa, a washing machine.

But for someone starting over after homelessness, these everyday items can mean everything. This Christmas you can help turn empty rooms into a place of sanctuary.

Just as we did for Nick:

Whether someone needs a place to live, dedicated support, or just a friendly face to talk to, SSAFA is here for every member of the Armed Forces community.

Our Armed Forces protect all of us - so let us look after them when they are in need.

Support SSAFA this Christmas: be there for our Armed Forces, so they Never Battle Alone.

Seen by everyone and yet invisible to all.

Nick served in the Army for 11 years.  A medical condition took him out of the field, and then out of the Army completely.  But life as a civilian was tough for Nick.  He drifted... from job to job, from house to house, never truly finding his feet.  

He found himself homeless - spending 3 months alone in the woods and on the street during Winter snows.  When he was told a flat had been found for him, he couldn't even afford the bus fare to pick up the keys.

And then he - finally, long overdue - contacted SSAFA, and we were there for him.  We helped set him up in his new flat, to get the items that turned empty rooms into a proper home.  We connected him to other veterans, to help him rebuild his sense of community.  We restored his faith in himself, and the people around him.
 

When Nick called for backup, we answered.

When he stumbled, we picked him up.

When he was alone, we were there. 

Because no one should ever battle alone.

“SSAFA has taken my life from 5% to 95%!”

- Nick, Army Veteran

In this last year, calls to our Forcesline help team surged by 22%.

Our job is to be there for our Armed Forces, and to make sure they know how to contact us.

Our incredible volunteers and dedicated staff provide critical - life-changing and life-saving - services to our serving and veteran communities.

And we could not do this without you.

Your support for SSAFA will make the difference for our newest and oldest and all of the generations of soldiers, sailors and aviators who have sacrificed for our nation.

Please make a Christmas donation today, and so together we can ensure that no member of our Armed Forces will Never Battle Alone.

Thank you supporting the men, women and children of our Armed Forces family this Christmas.