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 Laptop love Beyond Housing The housing association responded to the call for new laptops for those most in need, funding 20 computers to ensure kids are able to carry on learning.

 Special something Salix

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Resident Keri Muldoon provided her neighbours with a Valentine’s gift, as the popular lollipop lady helped to lift spirits during the lockdown.  Christmas charity Incommunities After encouraging supply chain partners to get involved, Incommunities raised £2,817 for mental health charity Cellar Trust.

 Gifting grassroots Bourneville

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Community groups in Birmingham and Telford working to help those hit hardest by Covid have been given a £17,500 funding boost by BVT.  Laptop lifeline LiveWest A housing association has given £67,000 and 100 laptops to help disadvantaged children across the South West learn from home during the Covid-19 lockdown.

 Garden greats One Manchester Awarded £4,000 by their housing association, residents stepped forward to get involved on a local allotment in a bid to encourage others into gardening.  Community care believe housing More than 95 grants have been awarded to local community groups, supporting food banks, sports clubs and mental health projects. Grants ranged from a few hundred pounds to nearly £20,000.

 A lovely tree-bute Telford and Wrekin Council A tree has been planted in a quiet place, so that people who want to remember those who sadly have passed away due to Covid-19 can reflect and pay their respects.  Newham nourishment Newham Council 14,000 children were supplied with a healthy and nutritious meal every school day through the council’s Eat for Free scheme.

 Festive food Sovini Group Pine Court Housing, part of the Sovini Group, joined with other community groups to ensure that traditional Chinese food parcels were delivered to those who are vulnerable, ahead of Chinese New Year.  Turfs up! Torus An estate is getting a new splash of colour, with Torus laying down 22 new planting beds. It’ll consist of shrubs, small trees, plus a mixture of wildflower planting and spring bulbs.

 Vaccination joy Anchor Hanover The housing association has been at the forefront of getting as many residents vaccinated against Covid-19 as possible, with many hoping that normal life can return soon.

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