Member of Scottish Parliament, Annie Wells, visited charity Emmaus Glasgow on Monday (22 September) to learn more about the charity’s work helping people move on from homelessness and families in need.
The MSP met people supported by the homelessness charity and Chief Executive Officer Richard Allwood, at Emmaus Glasgow’s accommodation and charity shop on Ellesmere Street in Hamiltonhill.
Emmaus Glasgow provides a stable home and support to help up to 27 individuals move on from homelessness. The charity also runs regular soup kitchens in the city and provides food for parents and carers at local schools.
Applauding the charity’s food services, Annie Wells said: “Emmaus Glasgow does incredible work helping people to rebuild their lives after experiencing homelessness. It was inspiring to see first-hand how they provide not only a safe, dry place to live, but also the support, community and opportunities that give people the confidence to move forward.”
The MSP bought a bird house from the charity’s shop, which is next to its accommodation in Hamiltonhill, made from upcycled wood by one of the residents at Emmaus Glasgow. She also learned about the remanufactured paint on sale, made by Community RePaint from business and household excess.
Chief Executive Officer Richard Allwood said: “We were delighted to meet our MSP and tell her all about Emmaus Glasgow’s work to help tackle homelessness in Scotland and our food support for people in need.
“Thank you to Annie for meeting people supported by Emmaus Glasgow and for taking the time to visit our home and see how we reuse and recycle donations in our charity shops.”
Emmaus Glasgow collects donated household items, which are passed onto the local community at the charity’s shops on Ellesmere Street in Hamiltonhill and Dumbarton Road in Partick. The charity also offers remanufactured paint to help Scotland reduce waste.
You can support Emmaus Glasgow by visiting the charity’s shops or by getting in touch to donate your unwanted household items via this link to our donate goods form.