- The Hopestead Community Champions initiative recognises, celebrates and thanks people who have been making a difference in their community in Norfolk;
- Organisers have had a fantastic response with many acts of kindness highlighted in the nominations;
- The closing date is 14 March and people in Norfolk are encouraged to nominate their community champions.
‘A tower of strength,’ ‘guardian angels’, ‘an inspiration’, and ‘selfless’ are just some of the descriptions for nominees of the Hopestead Community Champions initiative – with organisers saying they have been inspired and humbled by the response so far.
The initiative was launched in February to recognise, celebrate, and thank people in East Anglia who have made a positive difference in their communities during the challenges of the last year.
Over 100 nominations have been received so far with each one highlighting the incredible ways that people have been supporting others during the pandemic.
Now, with the closing date of 14 March fast approaching, people in Norfolk are being encouraged to nominate friends, family, neighbours, or themselves – who have gone the extra mile in their communities.
The initiative has been set up by Hopestead, the charity which aims to end homelessness in the East of England. Marie-Claire Delbrouque, CEO of Hopestead explained:
“At Hopestead, we believe in community and the response to our Hopestead Community Champions initiative is testament to the power of community, and the difference that we can all make for each other.
“Our nominations reveal kindness in abundance, and it is a privilege to read about the support and help that so many have given within their communities. It is truly humbling and reminds us that positivity can emerge from the most difficult of situations.
“If you haven’t yet nominated there is still time to do so. This is our opportunity to share your stories of support and shine a light on those people who have made a tough time a little easier through their actions.”
Nominating is simple, and can be done by emailing [email protected] or by visiting www.hopestead.org. Alternatively, people are also encouraged to post pictures and their nominations on social media with the hashtag #HopesteadChampions
The deadline for nominations is Sunday 14 March and all nominees who have been making a difference in their communities will be recognised and provided with a thank you gift. Hopestead will also seek to announce and feature the Hopestead Community Champions on their social media channels.