Stuart McMillan MSP (SNP – West of Scotland) has congratulated Starter Packs Inverclyde on receiving £93,780 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Support and Connect fund.
Through this funding Starter Packs Inverclyde will increase its capacity to support homeless people who are offered a tenancy but lack sufficient funds to purchase the small household items required to set up and maintain a home. The organisation will work in partnership with a range of organisations which refer clients including housing associations and Women's Aid.
Stuart McMillan said:
“This is excellent news for Starter Packs Inverclyde and will allow them to provide a valuable service to many local people.
“Starter Packs Inverclyde has an excellent motto on their website – Turning an empty building into a home; that encapsulates the magnificent work that they do, helping some of the most vulnerable in society.
“This organisation provides a range of starter packs to suit the needs of clients referred to it by a range of organisations including housing associations and Women’s Aid.
“I have also submitted a motion to the Scottish Parliament in support of Starter Packs Inverclyde and the excellent work that they carry out. I would also like to add my support and best wishes for the future.”
Motion Number: S4M-07298
Lodged By: Stuart McMillan
Date Lodged: 16/07/2013
Title: Starter Packs Inverclyde
That the Parliament congratulates Starter Packs Inverclyde on being awarded £93,780 by the Big Lottery Fund’s Support and Connect scheme; understands that this grant will increase its capacity to support homeless people who are offered a tenancy but lack sufficient funds to purchase the small household items required to set up and maintain a home; notes that Starter Packs Inverclyde will work in partnership with a range of organisations that refer clients, including housing associations and Women's Aid, and wishes Starter Packs Inverclyde continued success with its work.
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