News
22 Mar 2013
We are very proud to announce that ASSIST volunteer Victor Mujakachi has been highly commended by the High Sheriff of Sheffield in her 2013 awards for volunteering. His category was “Unsung hero” and the commendation recognised “valuable and devoted service to the community”.
22 Mar 2013
Football Unites Racism Divides (FURD) is introducing a new football session!
The existing session proved so popular they have set up another one for football fans in the city.
Here is the full list of activity sessions on offer at FURD:
Tuesdays – Football 10-12am – no gym. (new session! mixed men and women)
Wednesdays – Gym session 10-11 am, Football 11am-1 pm (both mixed men and women)
plus dance group with a tutor 10.30-12 (women only)
20 Mar 2013
Students from the University of Sheffield Amnesty and Student Action for Refugees (STAR) groups have together raised over £1000 for ASSIST through their efforts during Refugee Week.
Student Action for Refugees organised a sleepout on 9 March, staying out all night despite the snow to raise almost £500 for ASSIST and explain to passers by about the work of ASSIST.
7 Mar 2013
Supporter Vicky Seddon aims to raise £1000 for ASSIST by opening her home in Sheffield as a restaurant in March. But reserve your table now – there are only four days to book.
The kitchen will be open for service on these dates:
Sunday 3 March Buffet Lunch £18 to include a glass of wine 12.30 for 1.00
Friday 15 March 3 Course Dinner £26 to include a glass of wine 7.00 for 7.30
4 Mar 2013
A group of 8 students will be marking refugee week by mirroring the experience of the many thousand destitute asylum seekers across the country, as they undertake the challenge of living for a week on just £10. In the process they aim to raise funds for ASSIST.
From March 5th to the 10th Phil, Anna, Will, Bex, Anya, Nick, Sara and Sophie from the University of Sheffield’s Amnesty International Society will be casting away the usual luxuries a student may enjoy, swapping takeaways and nights out for the more frugal existence that a £10 budget permits.
28 Feb 2013
If you know people who have yet to be persuaded that asylum seekers in Sheffield deserve our support, send them the link to the brilliant Unheard Voices website.
Here they can listen to asylum seekers relating their firsthand experience of how they came to seek asylum and how they were affected when their claims were disbelieved and their applications for asylum were turned down leaving them destitute.
27 Feb 2013
FURD is offering free dance sessions in March for female asylum seekers and refugees. They will also pay travel expenses. The sessions will have experienced movement teachers to help you find physical and mental well being.
Sessions are every week from 6 March at the U-MIX centre (17 Asline Road, S2 4UJ, from 1030 am.
You can contact them in advance or just turn up on the day.
For more details please contact Tracy at FURD: 07583 295610
21 Feb 2013
Football Unites Racism Divides (FURDS) are offering free gym sessions for refugees and asylum seekers at UMIX.
Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00 – 11:00 at the Umix Centre.
For further details download the flyer below.
10 Feb 2013
Volunteer Victor Mujakachi has been shortlisted for a High Sheriff award for his service to the community in Sheffield. We are thrilled for Victor who is one of our hardest working volunteers. He manages to fit in being joint leader of the team taking care of our shelter for destitute asylum seekers with roles in the events and finance teams. Not to mention many other volunteer contributions that he makes elsewhere in Sheffield! He is a true unsung hero.
The awards reception will be on 6th March. Good luck Victor!
More about the awards here:
10 Feb 2013
We are thrilled to report that our latest fundraising gig raised an incredible £654.03 in one night!! The Top Shelalas and the Dry Stone Wailers performed in aid of ASSIST on Friday 8 February at the White Lion pub which was packed to the rafters! The music was wonderful and the crowd could not have been more generous. Special thanks to Yo who had the idea for this event and everyone in both bands, and their support.
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