ED Welcomes Refugees🧡

East Dunbartonshire Welcomes Refugees are a #communitysponsorship group based just North of Glasgow. We are looking forward to welcoming a family 🧡

[Refuweegee 🧡 @Refuweegee]

This looks like an excellent way to spend a Saturday!

[Osama Bhutta @OsamaSBhutta]

No child should have to put on a brave face, but without a home, over 120,000 do

@Shelter’s winter appeal this year - please consider donating 🙏🏽❤️🏠

https://t.co/OnBOcp8tOd

[Refuweegee 🧡 @Refuweegee]

All of our welcome packs contain welcome letters, if you would like to add a welcoming message into the next pack, drop-off or post your letters to us at:

Floor 5
249 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 4QE

These are the welcome letters that Jacqui included in her packs 🥰💌

[Refuweegee 🧡 @Refuweegee]

Or if you fancy running a toiletries donation drive the link to our printable appeal poster can be found in below 👇

https://t.co/mQtUwNm2eJ

[Refuweegee 🧡 @Refuweegee]

We love welcome pack donations! With so many new arrivals in Glasgow bags like these put together with so much care, help us to pass on useful items & welcoming messages quicker 🧡

Thank you to Jacqui for these lovely packs 🥰 Check out the guide linked below to donate your own!

[Together Now 🧡 @togethernowuk]

Do we know anyone who could translate a c400 word document for us? @VoicesInRefuge are covering other languages but we still need Amharic and Tigrinya. We can pay for this too. Send us a DM if you can help.

[Refuweegee 🧡 @Refuweegee]

Warm, good-condition clothing is very welcome at the free Refuweegee Shop.

We see over 70 people a week & our free shop is open to EVERYONE. Booking is preferred but we won't see anyone without a jacket or weatherproof footwear wherever possible 🧡

[Govan Community Project 🧡 @GovanCP]

GCP needs you! We are looking for volunteers for Homework Club, Youth Group, and ESOL. Community projects are needed now more than ever as we face social isolation and the rising cost of living - get involved by emailing [email protected] 🧡

[Scottish Refugee Council 🧡 @scotrefcouncil]

People in the asylum system have just £6.90 to survive. This simply isn't enough to cover the essentials.

[GOV.UK @GOVUK]

The Government is providing support to help you with the cost of living. Find out what you are entitled to.

[Afghan Support Group @support_afghan]

The lovely folk at https://t.co/dVQ5mlZS5Z got in touch to look to connect with any resettled Afghans near Fife who might want to spend an afternoon in their beautiful walled garden away from hotel / temporary accommodation. Please pass the word! [email protected]

[United Yemeni Community in Scotland🧡 @UYCS_]

Hello! I’m fundraising for Ummah Welfare Trust. Here’s my JustGiving page, if you’d like to donate: https://t.co/9hyQbGymmE

[𝗗𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗶𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗶 🧡 @teresapiacenti1]

vital investigative report & must read from @CorpWatchUK on the cruelty & degradation designed into the delivery of @migranthelp, the charity they describe as "the gatekeepers and face of the hostile environment"

[Maternity Action @MaternityAction]

What does it mean to have #NoRecourseToPublicFunds?

Are you eligible for #FreeSchoolMeals or nursery places? What about the #HealthyStartScheme?

Read our comprehensive information sheet to help answer all your questions.

https://t.co/YAwzji8SKt

[Govan appliance project @GovanProject]

We will officially be opening the shop on the 15th of August…all of our white goods will come with 6 month guarantee.Washing machines £99 -£129 supplied and fitted with 6 month guarantee
Dryers £89-£129
Electric cookers£89-£139
Ovens £79-£99
Fridge freezers £89-£129

[Gilded Lily @GildedLilyCic]

We can't wait for CommuniT in the Park this Sunday!😁We'll be doing free crafts activities at our table & there will be a performance from our songwriters group too! 1pm-4pm in Elder Park💚Hope to see lots of you there! #communitinthepark #govan #glasgow #gildedlilycic #community

[Maryhill Extra Community @maryhillextra]

We’re buzzing about the upcoming community event on the 21st August. Lots of amazing groups and organisations involved🎉
Stay tuned for more info over the weeks 👏🏻😁

Join us 😎💖👇
#MaryhillFestival