Homeless people in Harlow are being offered some festive cheer thanks to the efforts of dozens of volunteers who are providing them with festive food and accommodation over the holiday period.
I was delighted to be invited to meet some of the volunteers this morning as they helped out at the charity at Great Parndon Community Association in Abercrombie Way.
The Haven Night Shelter is offering homeless people somewhere to stay and to have a hot meal over the Christmas and New Year period.
It is a marvellous idea which has been operating for many years and is, I am sure, welcomed by those who would otherwise be left to fend for themselves over the festive holiday.
The many volunteers and hard-working staff, and Mick Granger, who help at the night shelter deserve a special thank you for putting other people first at this time of year. They give up their time to make this happen.
The many volunteers and hard-working staff, and Mick Granger, who help at the night shelter deserve a special thank you for putting other people first at this time of year. They give up their time to make this happen.
The centre opened at noon on December 23 and will remain open 24 hours a day until New Year's Day.
Mr Granger is overwhelmed by the number of people who are offering to help the charity which is now providing its festive shelter for a fifteenth year.
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