Sanctuary Trust has received a second donation from JT’s Community Giving Scheme – ten refurbished laptops that will help men experiencing homelessness take important steps towards rebuilding their lives. This follows an earlier donation of smartphones, continuing JT’s support for digital inclusion throughout the community.
Access to digital devices remains a significant challenge for many of the men supported by the charity, due to financial hardship. Having the use of a laptop or phone can be the difference between feeling isolated and being in a positive position to apply for jobs, attend online training, connect with support services, and even take part in interviews from a familiar, safe environment.
Lorna Hanby, a spokesperson for the Sanctuary Trust, said: ‘Having access to a laptop is something many of us take for granted, but for the people we support, it’s a vital step towards them getting back on their feet. JT’s generosity allows us to provide this critical access, helping individuals to rebuild their independence and digital skills.’
Pip Carpenter, Head of Consumer Markets and Community Partnerships at JT, commented: ‘Most of us will never experience homelessness, but sadly it’s something that affects our community. Sanctuary Trust is doing incredible work to change that, and we’re really proud to support them in their efforts to help people regain their independence.
We know that technology has the power to transform lives. Sanctuary Trust’s approach reminds us that the impact of nowhere to call home goes beyond having somewhere safe and stable to live – it also means being cut off from the tools needed to engage with society – this donation will help people reconnect and hopefully, play a small but important part in rebuilding their sense of belonging.’
Sanctuary Trust provides accommodation and outreach programmes to empower those in in crisis, with support extending beyond accommodating its 30 residents across three residential properties, to outreach initiatives for former residents.
For more information about the work of Sanctuary Trust or to support their mission, visit https://www.sanctuarytrust.org.je/.
To learn more about JT’s Community Giving Scheme, visit https://www.jtglobal.com/community-giving/