We’d like to say a huge thank you to High Sheriff of Northamptonshire, Milan Shah, for visiting our Rucksack Stomp last week.
Milan Shah joined our volunteers last Wednesday (15th November) in Northampton and on Thursday (16th November) in Wellingborough (pictured above) to learn all about the work carried out by a group of our formerly homeless companions, supported by staff, trustees and supporters, who give up their time to support vulnerable people every week.
The Rucksack Stomp team carries large rucksacks filled with food and useful supplies to hand out in Bedford town centre on Tuesdays, Northampton on Wednesdays and Wellingborough on Thursday evenings.
Companion Christian said: “Thanks so much to Milan Shah for joining us in Northampton and Wellingborough last week, it was great to have his support and to show him how we’re supporting people on the streets.
“Thanks also go to Nicole the wonderful volunteer and fundraiser for supporting the stomp in Bedford and for her on-going help which is making a huge difference. A big shout-out to the kind lady at our Bedford stomp for the absolutely tasty samosa and onion bhajis she brought to us. What a wonderful human being!”
Our trustee, Dean Bourke said: “A huge thanks to High Sheriff of Northamptonshire Milan Shah for listening with interest and compassion to the comments and stories of our companions and visitors, promising help and support wherever possible. We really appreciate your support.”
We are currently calling on local people to help by donating to our year-round Rucksack Appeal, buying vital supplies on our Amazon Wishlist or by dropping off sleeping bags and warm clothing to distribute to rough sleepers, who will soon be facing sub-zero temperatures.
You can also drop off sleeping bags and warm clothing such as hats and gloves from Wednesday – Saturday, 10am – 4.30pm and Sunday 10am – 4pm at the Emmaus Village Carlton reception in the Dom Gregory building, School Lane, Carlton MK43 7LQ. Ring 01234 720826 for more details.
Anyone wishing to support the work of the Emmaus Village Carlton Rucksack Stomp can donate to our Appeal online: https://emmaus.org.uk/village-carlton/help-homeless-appeal/
Pic cap: Pictured below are Christian (left) and Nicole (far right) with supporters at Bedford.
