Kepier is living up to the motto of ‘Inspire, Challenge and Support’ by working in harmony with Bethany Christian Centre. We were inspired by the work of the Bethany Christian Centre when we saw through Graham Cleland (Youth Leader) how there was a provision of a local food bank for people in the heart of the local community. Graham Cleland highlighted the important work of the Food Bank, an invaluable service offered for the local community. After discussion, we decided to support ongoing work and roll out an appeal for non-perishable food across school with learners, parents and wider family and staff as a challenge to see if we could be of benefit to the ongoing service for the community. The input from Kepier school has opened a new door to positively impact and reach out to some of the most vulnerable families in Houghton-le-Spring.
The next step was the challenge of how we would be able to support sustainability and together we have seen a growth in the opportunity to serve the community. We have, and are, achieving this through monthly ongoing donations of both non-perishable food and money which is gratefully received by all within the school and wider families, this is then given to Bethany Christian Centre whom identifies in partnership with Kepier, families most at need. Kepier and Bethany Christian Centre share the same dream where there is a sustained provision all year around.
The next step was the challenge of how we would be able to support sustainability and together we have seen a growth in the opportunity to serve the community. We have, and are, achieving this through monthly ongoing donations of both non-perishable food and money which is gratefully received by all within the school and wider families, this is then given to Bethany Christian Centre whom identifies in partnership with Kepier, families most at need. Kepier and Bethany Christian Centre share the same dream where there is a sustained provision all year around.
