SKYPARK COMMUNITY STEPS UP FOR CHARITIES APPEALS

THE PYRAMID IN ANDERSTON APPEALS FOR USED WARM JACKETS & ESSENTIAL ITEMS

Skypark has responded to The Pyramid in Anderston, with gifts, and an appeal for used warm jackets, food and toiletry items. The Pyramid assists hundreds of families that live in the Anderston area and will open a pop-up site throughout the Spring. The Charity is now appealing for essential items including warm clothing for children and families.

Ailsa MacKenzie, Development Officer from The Pyramid said: “Every month we will be supporting local children and families by providing activities, Please visit www.thepyramid.scot for details of how to donate clothing, toiletries and food items. " " essential toiletry items, fruit and vegetables and a weekly food share that is open to everyone in the area on completion of a simple self-referral form from our website. “We are working with Angelic Threads to distribute pre-loved school uniform and reusable face coverings to people in the community. We urgently need donations of toiletries, pre-loved school uniform, children’s winter coats, boots, scarves and gloves in good condition. We also need tightly woven material that can be recycled into face coverings and washed at 60 degrees. Thanks to everyone that is helping to make a difference.”

FLEET ALLIANCE DONATES £7K TO GLASGOW NE & NW FOODBANKS

Fleet Alliance donated over £7k in December to the Glasgow NE and NW Foodbank, a centre that shares the belief that no one should go hungry and relies on the donations and practical support from local businesses to tackle food poverty. The Charity is also appealing for donations of essential food items at that the drop off points below.

those in crisis. Unfortunately, we are unable to take on new volunteers due to restrictions, but we would ask people not to let that put them off applying in the future, and it would be great if donations of toiletries, tinned vegetables, UHT milk, breakfast cereals and cartons of juice can be dropped off at our NE Foodbank at 142 Helenvale Street or our collection points at the Forge Shopping Centre”.

Glasgow NE and NW Foodbank is run by The Trussell Trust. To donate or get involved please visit: Glasgow NE Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis

"Martin Brown, Managing Director said: “With so many people already struggling to provide food and basic items, on top of such a difficult year, we decided to break the tradition of corporate gift-giving at Christmas and instead give back to those in need. In " addition to our corporate gift budget donation, our staff came together to generously donate a further £1,065, which the company then doubled, taking our total to over £7,000!”

Glasgow NE and NW Foodbank is supported by The Trussell Trust and provides three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred in crisis. Linda Stuart of Glasgow NE Foodbank said: “Thank you to everyone involved at Fleet Alliance for the fantastic donation and ongoing support, every donation will make a difference to help www.fleetalliance.co.uk

If you’re thinking about volunteering, then why not get in touch with MCR Pathways? The Charity is appealing for more mentors in Glasgow to give an hour a week, over a year, to help young people who face disadvantage that impacts on their education. Monthly 20 minute live information sessions are running online as a way of finding out if its for you. Read on to find out more.

MCR PATHWAYS APPEALS FOR MENTORS IN GLASGOW TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE

Glasgow-based mentoring charity, MCR Pathways is working hard to support young people who face disadvantage that impacts on their education.

everyone has the chance to succeed. But on top of that, mentoring is a fun and rewarding way for people to give back.

“The impact of the MCR Pathways programme on improving attainment and positive destinations for young people after school is transformative. The support of a mentor is unmatched in boosting young people's confidence, self-esteem and belief that they can achieve their goals. Mentors can make a life-changing difference in just an hour a week.

They do this by supporting them through mentoring. Simply meeting a volunteer mentor they have been matched with for an hour a week has been proven to make a transformational difference for young people. Currently MCR Pathways is looking for more mentors to support pupils in all 30 secondary schools in Glasgow, particularly for the next school year. Volunteer mentors are asked to commit just one hour a week for a minimum of one year and will be trained, before being matched with a young person from a nearby school.

Once matched, the volunteer mentor helps the young person build confidence, overcome challenges, focus on education and embark on a positive future. Matches are based on sharing common interests, having similar personalities and sometimes life experiences.

Throughout the pandemic, MCR Pathways has continued to provide support by introducing virtual mentoring and giving laptops and WiFi for those in need. This ongoing support has helped 2,500 young people each week, many of whom are among the most vulnerable and at risk of falling behind with their education. MCR Pathways has moved their mentor recruitment process online – from sign up to training – to ensure they can continue to support young people in 2021.

Graeme McEwan, CEO of MCR Pathways, said: “Mentoring makes a huge difference to so many young people, directing vital support to those who need it most. Lockdown has deeply affected our most vulnerable young people and they need our support now more than ever to ensure that Our existing volunteers are from all walks of life; anyone can be a mentor - you just need an hour a week and to care. We’d also love to hear from employers who would like to support staff to take part. Mentors and their employers gain massively from the experience for relatively little time commitment. "

MCR Pathways’ vision is that every young person in Scotland gets the same education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances, despite the challenges that some young people face.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor visit www.mcrpathways.org or emailmentor.services@mcrpathways.org. Once you register you can take a 20 minute information session online to find out if mentoring is for you.

Live information sessions also take place monthly via zoom. Follow @MCRPathways on Facebook to keep updated on these.