Boxing clever at Homeless Hampers

8 Goodgymers helped their local community in Leeds
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Leeds

Wednesday 24th April

Report written by Helen Noyes

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8 GoodGym members met at the storage unit used by Homeless Hampers. We were greeted by Aky who told us the inspirational story of his and Tina's project to support homeless people in Leeds and Bradford and also help newly homed people to furnish their accommodation. We then pulled out the bags of donations; sorted and boxed up clothing; and filled the storage unit in a more organised fashion. Nothing goes to waste....smart work-type clothes go to community hubs for jobseekers to wear to interviews; unsuitable clothes are sold by weight to another organisation giving funds for the street feeding sessions. A big welcome to Lisa who came for her first session with GoodGym. We hope to see you again soon. Homeless Hampers have loads of individual and corporate volunteering opportunities and their contact details can be found on social media. We will return!


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Homeless Hampers aim to help and provide essentials and necessities to the homeless and less fortunate community in Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield. We strive to challenge the public’s perception of the homeless and promote positive engagement with the vulnerable.

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Joe Porter
Ben Etherington
Kirsty Jamieson
Katie Presley
Lisa
Rachael Cooney
Bryony Maw
Helen Noyes
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Laura

Thu 25th Apr at 11:35am

Good work everyone :)