'She had no presents for her children': Local charities delivering Christmas hope to those in need
© Mhairi Edwards “This year we also started a JustGiving page and an Amazon wish list for people who want to donate but don’t want to go to shops.” Local businesses have continued to act as drop-off points for the appeal, which provided help for around 1,200 families in 2019. This figure was already equalled by the beginning of November, with referrals continuing to flood in. Sharon says families that could have been living quite comfortably until the pandemic hit may be in need this Christmas. “Normally a lot of referrals come in through schools and social workers but this year you ...
Source: thecourier.co.uk