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Community Gateway urges residents to donate to homeless scheme The Spires

Posted on - 18th December, 2021 - 7:00pm | Author - | Posted in - Charities, Christmas, People, Preston News
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A Preston homelessness scheme has called on residents to make donations to help the less fortunate over Christmas.

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Homelessness prevention scheme The Spires in Maudland Bank is appealing for donations, with those who previously contributed to the Fox Street Homeless Hostel welcome to make further donations.

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Community Gateway Association launched The Spires in October. They urged families to spare a thought for Spires residents while celebrating the festive season.

Read more: Community Gateway Association launch homeless prevention scheme in Preston

The scheme offers a secure tenancy for up to three years for those hoping to get back on the housing ladder.

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As well as safe, well-appointed apartments, the scheme includes spacious communal and training rooms to allow Gateway colleagues and partner organisations to deliver life skills training.

The training includes running a home, budgeting and cooking, helping people secure jobs, training and access to benefits or legal advice.

Read more: Preston housing association tenants offered trees to plant outside homes

To donate a gift, food, toiletries, clothes or cash, visit The Spires on Maudland Bank, PR1 2YJ or call 0800 953 0213.

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