Local homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley has raised £1,933 to support people made homeless and affected by the invasion of Ukraine.

The charity hosted a Solidarity Sale Day recently, donating the day’s takings from their Secondhand Superstore. In addition, donations were received from individuals and £300 was allocated from the charity’s solidarity fund, making a grand total of £1,933.

Andy Coady, one of the community members at Emmaus Mossley, said: “I think it’s absolutely horrendous what’s happening in Ukraine. As a community, we’ve carried on the traditions of Abbé Pierre through an act of solidarity to do our bit. If everybody did a little bit, it’d make a big difference in the world.”

The funds raised will be donated to Emmaus Europe and distributed to Emmaus groups in Ukraine, Romania and Poland. 

These groups are supporting a large increase in people made homeless, refugees and families affected by the crisis.

If you would like to make a financial donation to the Emmaus Ukraine appeal, visit https://emmaus.org.uk/ukraine/ 

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