226 days ago

Downlight Social Enterprise Needs Your Help Now!

Jennifer Del Bel from Downlights

🚨 We need your help.
This is more than a sale. It’s a lifeline 💛


Dear Downlights Community,

We’ve always believed in the power of light — not just in the candles we create, but in the lives we help shape through meaningful employment.

Since Covid, Downlights has faced ongoing challenges, and today we’re reaching out to you — our loyal supporters — with open hearts and an urgent request.

We need your help to keep our Social Enterprise alive.
Downlights exists to create inclusive employment opportunities for young adults with disabilities. But right now, we can’t do it alone.

Here’s how you can help:

🕯 BUY OUR CANDLES
– Every purchase fuels employment, purpose, and hope.
Click here to shop candles

💛 DONATE TO THE DOWNLIGHTS CHARITABLE TRUST
– Your support helps us continue our mission.
Click here to donate

📢 SHARE THIS MESSAGE
– Spread the word with your friends, family, and community.

This is more than a sale. It’s a lifeline.

Together, we can ensure Downlights remains a shining example of what’s possible when business is driven by purpose.

Act now – we can’t do this without you.

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💜 Thanks From The Downlights Crew

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