Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley has received a funding boost thanks to the latest Co-op Local Community Fund payout to good causes.
Community members from Emmaus Mossley received a cheque for £2,852 from their local branch, Co-op Mossley.
The funding will be used to carry out improvements to the Emmaus Mossley’s community garden, improving the space for people supported by the charity.
Alison Hill, director of Emmaus Mossley, said: “The support we have received from Co-op and their members is fantastic.
“The funds raised will help us to improve our garden, creating a better space for relaxation, biodiversity, food growing and social interaction.
“On behalf of everyone at Emmaus Mossley, sincere thanks to Co-op and all the local members who selected our cause.”
Emmaus Mossley offers a home, work, companionship and individual support to men and women who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion.
The charity opened in 1997 and now has the capacity to support 26 companions (the name given to describe residents at Emmaus communities) at any one time.
The charity runs a social enterprise in Mossley, selling donated and up-cycled furniture, household goods, clothes, bric-a-brac and vintage wares.
BUSY: Emmaus Mossley companions Gary and Rob in the garden.
In the past five years, Co-op members have raised £100m for local communities, causes and charity partners.
Emmaus Mossley is one of more than 25,000 causes across the UK supported by the Co-op Local Community Fund since 2016.
Sian Birch, Co-op Member Pioneer, said: “It’s been a pleasure bringing the Co-op in Mossley and Emmaus together to make a positive difference.
“Visiting the community garden last summer after lockdown was lifted, I could already start to see the benefit the Local Community Fund would be to the Emmaus companions.”
Co-op members are encouraged to pick a local cause from a selection that will make real difference in their local area.
When Co-op members buy selected branded products and services, 2p from every pound they spend supports community organisations and local causes, through the Local Community Fund.
As well as supporting local communities, Co-op members also receive exclusive deals and personalised offers every week.
To learn more about supporting local causes as a Co-op member, visit www.coop.co.uk/membership
To find out more and support Emmaus Mossley visit www.emmaus.org.uk/mossley
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