Vida, the specialist lender, have announced they have donated more than £150,000 to Crisis, the national charity seeking to end homelessness, since the start of their partnership in 2020.
Supported by a team of passionate colleagues, the business has inspired their people, partners, and customers to take action to end homelessness through volunteering and fundraising initiatives including Crisis at Christmas campaigns, ice bucket challenges and their annual Vida Alternative Marathon event.
Vida have confirmed they will be continuing their partnership with Crisis in 2024 and beyond.
Anth Mooney, CEO, said
“We like to think big at Vida, so when announcing our partnership with Crisis three years ago I had no doubt that our colleagues would come up with creative ways to raise money, and our alternative marathon event has seen colleagues jump from planes and climb mountains for this fantastic cause. Our ambition is to help everyone find a place to call home, and this continues to be core to our mission. The past three years have been difficult for many with the pandemic and the rising cost of living, so we are delighted to continue our partnership with Crisis and help more people start their journey out of homelessness.”
Matt Downie, Crisis Chief Executive, said:
“We’re extremely grateful for Vida’s ongoing support. Because of their incredible fundraising and volunteering efforts we will be able to continue to be there for people experiencing homelessness as they begin to rebuild their lives. Every day our frontline services support thousands of people facing homelessness and we know all too well the damage it causes to people’s lives. Now with living costs rising and a severe lack of affordable housing, more and more people are being pushed to the brink. That’s why the support of companies like Vida is crucial if we’re going to see homelessness ended for good.”