Group uses budget for fellow residents in crisis
Written by Sam
9th November, 2020
Volunteers from our residents’ feedback group 100 Voices have created a £6,000 budget to help fellow residents out of hardship in these uncertain and difficult times.
Members of our 100 Voices group, who give us feedback on our policies and procedures and represent resident views, are awarded an annual budget but this year they have been touched by the stories of some of their fellow residents who are suffering because of the pandemic. As unemployment rates rise, staff on our Income and Inclusion Team are sadly hearing from more residents who have lost work, are waiting for new benefits claims to be processed, or are struggling to afford, even the basics like milk, tea, and baby food.
At a recent meeting members of the 100 Voices decided that they would give £1000 a month (from now until March) towards Tesco vouchers, which will be given to residents in crisis as identified by Melin staff.
Chair of the 100 Voices Natalie Gardner said: “We were keen to do anything we could to help those who are suffering, and we appreciate the hard work that staff are putting in to support those residents. In what is a very trying time for many, we hope that we can make a difference to those in greatest need.”
