Reprieve for Norfolk-based addict help centre
 2009: A cash-strapped Christian-based centre helping addicts in Cromer has been given a stay of execution after securing some much-needed funding - but will still close if a further £40,000 is not found.
It was feared The Junction on Garden Street, which is run by the Matthew Project, would shut once its current money pot ran out in September this year, just two years after it was opened.
But after months of meetings with MPs, local organisations and charitable trusts, the centre has at last managed to find some of the money it needs.
Julian Bryant, director of The Matthew Project, said: “We have managed to get two-thirds of the money that we require. We still need to fundraise about £30,000 to £40,000 a year to keep the place going but we are now more positive than we were.”
The Matthew Project strongly believes in no compromise on hope for people’s lives no matter what their situation. Inspired by Jesus, The Matthew Project seeks to reflect this in the care and compassion shown to all – no matter who they are or what their situation is. Julian said, "Jesus spent much of his time helping and offering hope to those people society did not help. He seems to have a bias for those in need. We want to do the same."
If you can help The Junction to continue to help people by sending a donation either send a cheque made payable to ‘The Matthew Project’ to The Matthew Project, 24 Pottergate, Norwich NR2 1DX or donate online at www.matthewproject.org . If you can help in any other way please contact Julian Bryant, Project Director on 01603 626123.
The Junction is situated in the centre of Cromer on the top floor of the building at the junction. (Pictured above)
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