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North Glasgow Community comes together to support those in need during the pandemic

The last nine months have been very challenging as people struggle to cope with the effects of Covid and many finding themselves in situations of hardship, isolation and loneliness.

ng homes were successful in obtaining a variety of funding which has allowed us to work alongside local community hubs and distribute essential items across the community. We will continue to support community organisations and provide this essential service in the coming months. Other local organisations have also received funding to support the community. We would like to thank the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council and the National Lottery for their financial support. It has allowed a variety of community hubs across the country to provide this much needed service. The funding also supported the delivery of daily hot food to those who were shielding or vulnerable, as well as culturally appropriate food to support the needs of our diverse community.

In the last edition of North News we paid testament to the ‘Angels of the North’ who are individuals and groups who have been at the forefront of a community response to provide food parcels, hot meals and other support to people during this time. These ‘Angels’ have given their time selflessly, and continue to do so, during this difficult time and we would like to thank them for this. We are looking forward to the time when the pandemic is over and we can have some real community celebrations to thank all of these Angels in person. But for now, a big Thank You to: Springburn Parish Church, Possobilities, Glasgow Afghan United, African Challenge Scotland, Young Peoples Futures, Lambhill Stables, Brunswick Centre, Partick Thistle Charitable Trust/Progrez, Glasgow North Baby Food BankThe Salvation Army and Manorview Hotel Group, .

In the meantime, we are aware that we are still in the midst of restrictions and the usual festive celebrations will be very much different. There are a range of partner organisations working across the area to support those in need. If you need help in any way then please contact your Housing Officer, Health Practitioner or a member of ng homes’ Regeneration department on: [email protected] or call us on 0141 560 6000.

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