一笔2,000英镑的镇议会赠款将为位于历史悠久的Archcliffe Fort的多佛（Dover Emmaus）的翻新设施付费. 委员帕姆布里维奥, Chairperson of the Civic and Special Projects Committee visited the community to present the cheque. 帕姆说 –
Dover Town council are pleased to support Emmaus, which is such a valuable asset to our community, in the very effective and worthwhile work they carry out.
Ms Debra Stevenson, the Community Manager accepted the grant and said –
Thank you on behalf of the Emmaus Community for your kind donation which will revamp our main bathroom in the community house.
Emmaus Dover provides a home and meaningful work for up to 26 men and women who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. They offer a warm and caring home for as long as it is needed and help residents to regain self-esteem and find a positive way to move forward with their lives. The refurbishment of the bathrooms is part of an ongoing project to improve the facilities for residents as bright, clean and well-maintained rooms send a huge message that they are respected and valued.
Emmaus Dover has further ambitious plans over the next 2-3 years including building a new workshop, a modern retail facility, and resurfacing the car park and access roads. In addition, Emmaus will work with English Heritage to repair the original arch and gatehouse and install a range of facilities to enable visitors to learn about the rich history and heritage of the Fort which played a key part in the defences of the Town for centuries.
Our picture shows Debra Stevenson (left) and Cllr Pam Brivio (right) together with residents at Emmaus Dover.