Sunday, 2 February 2014

Emmaus charity - homeless support

Emmaus Communities exist around UK - 24 communities currently.

Abbe Piere set it up, moved after homeless woman froze to death.

Now in 37 countries.


Shop:
Sourced from high street shop, new clothing stock.

30 new jobs.
Allows volunteers of 40 people, also has coffee shop.
In Heming Road in Redditch.

Clothes largely sent to Africa and Pakistan.

Furniture selling (second hand) and sold on, furniture upcycling.

Website:
http://www.emmaus.org.uk/news#.Uu4epvnuf0u

News Article:
http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/business/10971716.New_home_for_homeless_charity/




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