Charity is broken into for second time this week

The local charity Friendship Zone was targeted for the second time in a matter of weeks when some local criminals broke in and stole 5 laptops from the premises in early hours of the 7th of January. It was first targeted just over a week ago when they had a brick thrown through the building smashing the glass door of the charity. The second time the door was completely smashed off and nearly all of the computer equipment was stolen. The perpetrators were spotted by a vigilante who thankfully contacted the police who were then hot on their trail. It is believed that the same criminals planned both attacks, the first being a test attack.

With amazing efforts from the police and the helpful caller the police rounded the perpetrators and they were arrested. Fortunately all the computer equipment was returned to the charity who can now continue with their work.

The Friendship Zone is the brainchild of director Paul Kuznecovs, and its purpose is to promote friendship and help people to achieve their dreams. With regards to the attack, Mr Kuznecovs comments were “I could not believe how impudent the criminals were. Thanks God they have been arrested and all the computer equipment have been returned so I charity can carry on its very important for local community work. On behalf of Friendship Zone and personally I would love to thank all the people involved into spotting and apprehending the perpetrators!"

The charity works with Future Job Fund which helps reduce unemployment among youngsters. It provides them with various trainings and in turn helps them run and manage the Friendship Zone. The charity has only been involved with this initiative for two month and it has trained 15 youngsters in effort to get them back into work.

The Friendship Zone Charity is currently continuing its single objective to help people in and around Northamptonshire to achieve their dreams. They are currently looking to expand Friendship Zone’s number of users so that they are able to interact, converse and make more friends.

Local Charity attacked three nights before Christmas!

The offices of a Derngate based charity, The Friendship Zone, has had its glass door smashed by person or persons unknown three nights before Christmas. The culprits used half a brick in what is believed to be a deliberate attack on the charity!

The Friendship Zone is the brainchild of director Paul Kuznecovs, and its purpose is to promote friendship and help people to achieve their dreams.

The charity also works with Future Job Fund which helps reduce unemployment among youngsters. It provides them with various trainings and in turn helps them run and manage the Friendship Zone. Although the charity has only been involved with this initiative for a month it has trained ten youngsters in effort to get them into work.

With regards to the attack, Mr Kuznecovs comments were “ on the one hand I feel very upset that someone should dare to attack a charity just before Christmas, but on the other hand I hope it will send a message to the Local Authorities and maybe even increase public awareness about our charity and what we do for the community!"

The Friendship Zone is currently continuing its objective to help people in and around Northamptonshire to achieve their dreams. They are currently looking to expand Friendship Zone’s number of users so that they are able to interact, converse and make more friends. Please visit the website www.friendship-zone.com to find out more.

A Dream Come True for Disadvantaged Volunteer

Michael Bray, 23 has had his dream come true after years of hope. His dreams of employment and training are now becoming reality with thanks to the charity Friendship Zone in Northampton. Through an amazing scheme by Future Job Fund Michael has now been offered paid employment at his current voluntary position at Friendship Zone.

Michael is disadvantaged by Arthrogryposis, and although being young and full of life this has hindered his search for a job dramatically. Because of his condition, he was out of employment for 2 years. Very courageously earlier this year he launched himself in at the deep end by taking on a work placement opportunity at local charity Friendship Zone. Here he has been a dedicated and valued member of the team proving he has many beneficial and valuable qualities to offer an organisation.

His responsibilities at Friendship Zone over the past year have included the moderation of the social networking website, becoming proficient at using the site and helping to improve its user friendliness. He has also been maintaining a live blog on line about his daily experiences, his troubles and achievements.

Friendship Zone feel that increased activity and social contact has helped Michael develop skills, boost his self-esteem and enable him to participate in enjoyable activities more often - such as going out to eat.

Although this placement has given Michael invaluable experience, knowledge and further his skills of working within a professional organisation, this placement was only on a voluntary basis.

In accordance with Friendship Zones’ ethos to “make dreams come true” they have now had the opportunity to make this happen for Michael. Friendship Zone was one of the first organisations in Northampton to be lucky enough to be involved in a national scheme run by Future Job Fund. This proposal is together combating unemployment and is creating 20 jobs for young hopefuls in Northampton, giving them the chance for a 6 month paid work contract with the charity. Michael was lucky enough to be eligible for this and has grabbed the opportunity with both hands!

Director of Friendship Zone Paul Kuznecovs says that “ We are helping peoples dreams come true by giving them some of the most simplest things in life – a chance to earn a living for themselves, and that's really very special “

He goes on to say that “We all have dreams, and people with disabilities need their dreams even more than other people. Why? If you don’t have a dream, then you cannot imagine your future. People with disabilities think a lot about what they cannot do. We encourage you to change your thinking and focus on what you can do.”

To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.

Charity Provides Paid Employment for Young Hopefuls in Northampton

The charity Friendship Zone was one of the first organisations in Northampton to be lucky enough to be involved in a national scheme run by Future Job Fund. This proposal is together combating unemployment and is creating 20 jobs for young hopefuls in Northampton, giving them the chance for a 6 month paid work contract with the charity.

The charity has been given their first 5 employees who are currently underway on their employment and training. This opportunity is providing them teaching on computers, telemarketing, how to make friends online, and how to find employment. One of Friendship Zones’ aims is to make dreams come true, and for the first 5 employees, it is the start of one of their many dreams being made possible.

Adam North, 22, from Northampton was unemployed for 3 years prior to being given an opportunity to work at Friendship Zone. During this three years he has twice completed a 13 week course on how to find employment, however has been unsuccessful in his findings. This opportunity was the lifeline he was looking for, and says that he is “very happy to be working again and back in employment. Not only this, but I feel great knowing I am working for a great cause”.

Aaron Heather, also 22 from Northampton was unemployed for 2 years before this opportunity came his way. He too found it difficult to find employment and more than happy about the opportunity to be working again and gaining training. His passion is music, and hopes to go to Nottingham next year to do a course on this. He said he is pleased as this means “no more sitting at home bored, I am now doing something with my life which gives me purpose. I am finally getting experience and learning something new!”

Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programmes online is which grants are given to help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenues are reinvested back into the community and charitable projects suggested to Friendship Zone by its members.

Friendship Zone are not only providing employement for these people, but also giving invaluable training which can be carried with them into future job prospects. This opportunity is clearly benefiting all those involved and is already a great success.

To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.

Make a Dream Come True:- Charity Helps Pursue Careers

Hardworking Latvian Juris Ploters came to England with a dream, and his dream has been fulfilled. With the help of the charity Friendship Zone Juris has been able to continue his career as an IT teacher, of which he formally was for 25 years back in Latvia.

Juris moved to England 3 years ago in search of a better life for him and his family. He worked in England doing any job he could find to support himself and his loved ones, however always dreamed of going back to his old career of being a teacher. This dream was hard to fulfil in England, as he found it difficult to pursue this career in a foreign country.

This all changed when he was put in contact with Paul Kuznecovs (creator of the charity Friendship Zone). Juris started as a volunteer for the charity, and one year on he is now IT Manager. Juris also is acting as a teacher giving computer training to new employees. Juris says that ‘This is not just my job, it is a hobby. I have love and passion for it’. Through the charity Friendship Zone Juris was able to fulfil his dream here in England.

Friendship Zone is a social networking web site that promotes friendship, allows people to make friends online, take part in quizzes, listen to music and most importantly apply for grants which help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenues are reinvested back into the community and charitable projects suggested to Friendship Zone by its members.

For more information about this charity and the great work they do please visit www.friendship-zone.com.

Fighting Out the Recession:- Charity creates 20 jobs!

The charity Friendship Zone has joined forces to help combat unemployment in and around Northamptonshire. A new scheme by Future Job Fund is attempting to fight unemployment and in doing this has generously funded jobs for 20 young hopefuls in Northampton.

Friendship Zone is the first to be lucky enough to receive 20 places given by Northamptonshire Enterprise Limited. This number could soon rise to 50 places in which they are urging people to apply and get involved in this fantastic opportunity. This scheme will support Friendship Zones’ current programmes and their aspirations of ‘getting the kids off the streets!’

Northamptonshire Enterprise helps build sustainable economies for Northamptonshire’s communities and businesses. They help support various programmes which create new jobs and assist the growth of existing businesses by investment of more than £10 million a year into the Northamptonshire’s economy. Currently they are supporting the charity Friendship Zone who is hoping to make 20 peoples dreams come true in providing employment and valuable training for them.

Friendship Zone is a social networking website which members can apply for various programmes online is which grants are given to help people achieve their dreams. This charity is unique like no other, as 100% of the revenues are reinvested back into the community and charitable projects suggested to Friendship Zone by its members.

Friendship Zone are not only providing employement for these people, but also giving invaluable training on how to find employment and telemarketing. These skills can be taken by the employees and carried with them into future job prospects.

To apply for this opportunity please visit Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible. For more information on Friendship Zone please visit www.friendship-zone.com.