For Migrant Help, finding a cash solution that suited their organisational mission and practical limitations was a must. In their work, assisting victims of modern slavery and human trafficking, being able to provide ways to aid recovery is paramount. Money was one of the biggest hurdles in the process since displaced or exploited individuals often don’t have the facilities to open a typical bank account.

With that problem in mind, B4B Payments was the ideal partner. Though in the past the charity was required to make hand-to-hand payments of cash, this was high-risk and not appropriate in all circumstances. As such, a prepaid Mastercard® was the perfect alternative – offering all the benefits of a cash-free system without requiring the paperwork and process of an individual bank account.

Using specially designed prepaid cards, Migrant Help has been able to support and protect hundreds of people looking to better their lives through the charity. Helping those that need it the most means providing that additional degree of independence over their own lives. B4B Payments offers that perfect middle ground between formal financial support and cash-in-hand, helping at-risk individuals to get on with their lives and reach more positive outcomes.

What made B4B Payments the ideal option for Migrant Help?

“We have found this payment solution very simple and easy to use, the system is user friendly and we’ve found the B4B staff to be very supportive and responsive whenever we’ve had to escalate an issue. This has made a real resource and efficiency saving for our organisation.
The Solution has been empowering for our clients who are able to manage their own money for the first time, made the process significantly quicker and less time consuming for staff.” Rabiya Ravat, Deputy Director of National Operations

Now, Migrant Help uses B4B prepaid cards as their primary payment method across the broad spectrum of individuals they support. As a far more suitable alternative to cash, prepaid cards have reduced administrative strain and cost overall – which is a must for running a charity long-term as efficiently as possible. An unexpected, but welcome positive has been the reduction in travel time and transport cost involved in face-to-face payments.

Once an individual working with the charity is set up with their own B4B card, supplied by the charity, there’s no need for any additional meetings for top-ups or allotted money. Instead, the whole process can be fulfilled digitally – benefitting both workers within the Migrant Help offices and the people they serve. By reducing risk, streamlining processes and modernising the support they offer, the charity is better placed than ever to increase the number of people they can help each year.

What has become recently apparent is how effective the use of B4B Payment’s prepaid cards are in the current world climate. At the height of COVID-19, the use of cards of cash handling meant the additional protection needed to keep staff and clients safe was already in place. No need to search for a quick and easy solution, thanks to B4B’s prepaid Mastercard® already being firmly established into Migrant Help’s ongoing processes.

Ease of use, Practicality, and Functionality

Migrant Help have now achieved the best possible system for supporting victims of exploitation and modern slavery. By choosing to work with the B4B Payments team, they’ve created a solution that not only works – but benefits both recipients and staff at the same time. Modernisation is vital for any charity to continue to succeed, and Migrant Help has undoubtedly got that box ticked by making a move from a cash-only process to one that can be done with far less face-to-face time.

If you want to learn more about how B4B Payment can benefit charitable businesses, as we have for Migrant Help, or press enquiries: Katrina.hutchings@b4bpayments.com

About us:
B4B Payments [www.b4bpayments.com] provides forward-thinking payment processing solutions, which enable any size organisation to manage expenses, simplify payroll, reimbursements, and offer employee rewards and incentives.

With over 1,000 customers and growing, B4B Payments, voted the Best Prepaid Product of the Year in 2019, operates throughout Europe and North America.

As a leader in Fintech and prepaid payment solutions for over 12 years, employing a global team, B4B Payments continues to offer innovative, flexible, and time-saving solutions that streamline and eliminate antiquated finance and accounting processes.

B4B Payments Europe is a member of the Federation of Small Businesses, PIF (Prepaid International Forum), Innovate Finance, and the Mayor of London’s International Business Program.

Formerly known as Payment Card Solutions, B4B Payments also manages and operates the re-loadable scrapyard pay-out solution, www.bread4scrap.com.

Note to press:

Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. The Card is issued by Wirecard Card Solutions Ltd (“WDCS”) pursuant to license by Mastercard International Inc. WDCS is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority to conduct electronic money service activities under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (Ref: 900051)

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His side of the family offered to help when he passed. They even posted pictures of him and a few are trying to raise money. However, the rest of his family as the days went by have stopped calling or are not willing to help.

His daughter and grandchildren are absolutely devastated by Jesus Maria Calderon Marquez’s passing and are struggling to find the funds to cover the cost of the service. It’s been two (2) weeks and his body is still in the hospital morgue. The family does not have much more time before the hospital requests the body to be moved. They have no place to put the body. So, I have started a funeral fundraiser to help cover the cost of his funeral expenses. The family was not prepared for the high cost of a funeral, and during this difficult time is reaching out for help. The money from this campaign is going to his memorial services. The family has chosen cremation and in addition to the cremation services and viewing they also have to buy an urn for the ashes, flowers, and all materials for the memorial. This is URGENT and the family does not know what else to do or what they will do if they cannot pay for his cremation memorial services.

Please consider donating if you can, as any amount will truly help. We are very grateful for every donation during this difficult time.

Thank you so much for your consideration!!!

Janet Contero
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She named the mare and her offspring, Chardonnay and Chablis, after sweet white wines and gave them a home. Since then she has added 300 animals, including turkeys, ducks, dogs, cats and donkeys.

“It has become my life’s work to care for these animals and give them a safe haven to live out the remainder of their lives – whether it is one more year or 20 more,” Said Kerber, Villa Chardonnay’s president, CEO and founder.

Villa Chardonnay, Horses with Wings, is a nonprofit group that takes in horses that others have deemed worthless.

The equine and animal sanctuary was in Temecula for several years but moved to a 31-acre property in Hemet in September 2016.

“Many people think we are gone just because we moved, but we want everyone to know that we are still here and still making sure all these babies have a legacy,” Kerber said.

“A Forever Sanctuary” capital campaign is in full swing and Kerber and her partner, Mercedes Flores, hope to raise enough money to cover their last balloon payment of $1.2 million to purchase the property before its September due date.

The sanctuary’s services for special-needs animals cost up to $60,000 a month for food, medicine and other necessities required to maintain and care for the animals. Before joining the cause two years ago, Flores worked with high-risk human patients at an assisted living center in Texas.

“To me, this is the same – this is like a nursing home for animals,” she said. “They all have different personalities. It’s like when I’d see people who could walk fast, ones with walkers and some in wheelchairs – it doesn’t mean you have to put the slower ones down – they can still have a good quality of life.”

Unlike animal rescues and shelters that take in horses to rehabilitate and re-home, Villa Chardonnay is a final stop for those that would have a hard time being adopted – either due to a disability such as blindness, deafness or cancer or simply because they are not able to be ridden anymore. This sanctuary has become a forever home for abandoned, abused and neglected animals from other states and countries, such as Canada and Mexico.

Part of Villa Chardonnay’s mission is giving back to the community and in partnership with the Pacific Coast Learning Center of San Marcos and APK Serene of Oceanside, the staff and animals at the sanctuary have developed a program to serve adults with developmental disabilities.

The Learning Center’s Deborah Varos says that the lives of the special-needs animals parallel those of their own patients.

“They are all living in a place that has given them another chance, and, as a result, they are starting to flourish,” she said. “I saw a patient that I have worked with for years who does not communicate verbally actually start to laugh out loud and giggle as he was feeding carrots to the horse. It was an incredible moment.”

The first five residents of the sanctuary that arrived 15 years ago are still enjoying a quality of life they would not have had without Kerber’s support. She said each of them has a story to tell, as do all the animals at Villa Chardonnay.

Kerber wants people to learn more about the sanctuary and all the good things they are doing and find it in their hearts to help.

“My oldest boy, Dakota, is 41 and he is as happy as a clam here,” Kerber said. “It seems like right away, they know they are in a safe place when they come here.”

To contribute to “A Forever Sanctuary,” you donate online at http://www.villachardonnay.org, or you can send donations by check to Villa Chardonnay Horses with Wings, Inc., P.O. Box 890130, Temecula, CA 92589. For more information, call 1-800-889-1377.

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By DIANE A. RHODES | Press-Enterprise

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There's something very special about the travel experience that brings families closer together in a very positive way. Wanderlust Storytellers , is an increasingly popular family focused travel blog with the mission to inspire and entice families to travel and experience the world, and enjoy those kinds of benefits. Recently, Wanderlust Storytellers announced they have joined forces with Make-A-Wish Australia to fundraise for a child battling a life-threatening illness to have their most cherished wish come true; to go on a dream trip away with their family. The early response to our support of this great organisation has been very enthusiastic.

“Travel is one way that a family can enjoy quality time together, build stronger bonds with each other and create a lovely bank of memories,” commented Jolene co-founder of the blog. “Together you can embark on the greatest educational adventure. You can explore the world and create stories for generations to come. Through our stories, tips and recommendations found on our blog, we would like to inspire you to chase your dreams and to believe that anything is possible.”

According to the Wanderlust Storytellers, in addition to doing their best to encourage their readers to travel, the blog also informs readers of up-to-date travel trends, recommends travel destinations and reviews and suggests quality travel related products.

Make-A-Wish is well known for giving really sick kids and teenagers hope for the future, strength to face the challenges of their illness, and joy from their incredible wish experience. Make-A-Wish wishes, such as this one to travel, are vital, build resilience and are an essential complement to medical treatment. With their vision being one that's naturally synergistic with Wanderlust Storytellers the joint effort to fundraise made very good sense to the blog owners, who view travel as a vital part of a happy life.

Feedback for the blog's work has been overwhelmingly positive.

A business owner from Monticchiello, a city recently reviewed by Wanderlust Travel, recently remarked, “Ciao Jolene I’m Francesco (owner of Guardiola and the B & B La Casa di Adelina) I write you from Monticchiello. I am a true resident of Monticchiello. 'Un vero Monticchiellese'. I want to thank you for the wonderful article that you published about my country. If you decide to return to Val d’Orcia advise me that I will be happy to meet you.”

For more information about Wanderlust Stoytellers and how to help their fundraising efforts be sure to visit http://www.wanderluststorytellers.com.au and follow them on Facebook for regular updates.

About Company:

Travel Blog, specialities Family and Parent-Escape travel. Make your dream family holiday a reality! Inspiration in the format of travel tips, recommendations & stories for parent-escapes and family travel.

Contact:
Jolene and Andrzej Ejmont
Wanderlust Storytellers
0407295558
Nambour, QLD, Australia
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