![Fundraising](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKWALTHAM/2020/04/3322058/3048663/fundraising-gif-6_crop.gif) Last week we marked the end our Crowdfunding campaign to raise vital funds for organisations who are supporting older and vulnerable people through the Coronavirus crisis.
The generosity of people saw us raise £42,750! The whole community’s response has been incredible. We’re so thankful for each and every donation, which will be directed to voluntary and charity organisations helping vulnerable residents in Waltham Forest.
![Cricket festival](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKWALTHAM/2020/04/3322483/3048664/cricket-festival-make-it-local_crop.jpg) Applications for Community Ward Funding 20/21 have now opened until 30 May 2020.
So we can support our communities as much as possible, the application process is simpler and groups of any size can apply for any amount of funding up to £10,000 in every ward.
This will enable us to help our residents during such a challenging time and support projects that will have a real impact on the local community.
More information is available here, with what kind of projects are supported, what projects were awarded funding last year, like the Waltham Forest Cricket Festival pictured above, and the application form.
![libraries](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKWALTHAM/2020/04/3322022/3048665/customer-experience-240220-113_crop.jpg) We can now deliver books to your home for free. Want to discover more worlds for free? Just let us know which books you would like from our catalogue and one of our fantastic volunteers will deliver them to your door in the next three working days.
Make sure you sign up to our library service online for free before requesting a delivery.
Plus, we know that keeping the little ones entertained at the moment is hard. With this in mind, we’ve made Rhymetime and Storytime a virtual experience! Join us on Facebook live from 11-11.30am Monday to Friday for half an hour of stories, songs and more.
We're pleased to say we have now given out over £26 million in grants to support over 1,800 local small businesses during the pandemic.
If you require financial relief or assistance, we may be able to help. We know that this is a difficult time for many people so have pulled together a list of useful links and advice if you are struggling with money.
Visit our website for options and support. This could range from housing payments, help with paying Council Tax, or welfare assistance for bills or food.
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