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How the Scottish Design Exchange can play its part in supporting the most vulnerable
It was going to kick off this month. Now, circumstances have forced an indefinite delay on a partnership between the Scottish Design Exchange artists and YMCA Edinburgh, which will see artists nurture the creativity, talents, and sense of possibility for local children through a series of free art workshops. This has had to be put on hold for now. But all is not lost, at a time of extreme hardship for the children and their mums in one of the most poverty-stricken areas of the city, the Scottish Design Exchange wants to step in and support the efforts of Mike Kerracher and his small team at the YMCA Edinburgh.
The hardship of isolation on Mum’s and their children Based at Junction Place, Leith they are dealing with some of the most vulnerable and isolated in our local community. Now unable to leave their homes, these same people are missing out on the opportunities to mix, play and get life-changing support from the YMCA.
How the YMCA is responding The telephone is of a vital lifeline and Mike and his team are using it to help keep spirits up. Street Soccer Scotland, who have funding to prepare and deliver food, have stepped in to make home deliveries each Tuesday and Fridays. “We are sending out activities and resources to help people cope during this period of isolation. But we are getting more and more pleas for things like nappies and baby milk. With Street Soccer Scotland delivering food each Tuesday and Friday, we have an opportunity to add some of these vital supplies to the deliveries.”
How can you help? Enter our prize draw for the chance to win one of over 40 prizes donated by our wonderful artists from all over Scotland. Check out the prizes here - https://www.scottishdesignexchange.com/fundraiser
It was going to kick off this month. Now, circumstances have forced an indefinite delay on a partnership between the Scottish Design Exchange artists and YMCA Edinburgh, which will see artists nurture the creativity, talents, and sense of possibility for local children through a series of free art workshops. This has had to be put on hold for now. But all is not lost, at a time of extreme hardship for the children and their mums in one of the most poverty-stricken areas of the city, the Scottish Design Exchange wants to step in and support the efforts of Mike Kerracher and his small team at the YMCA Edinburgh.
The hardship of isolation on Mum’s and their children Based at Junction Place, Leith they are dealing with some of the most vulnerable and isolated in our local community. Now unable to leave their homes, these same people are missing out on the opportunities to mix, play and get life-changing support from the YMCA.
How the YMCA is responding The telephone is of a vital lifeline and Mike and his team are using it to help keep spirits up. Street Soccer Scotland, who have funding to prepare and deliver food, have stepped in to make home deliveries each Tuesday and Fridays. “We are sending out activities and resources to help people cope during this period of isolation. But we are getting more and more pleas for things like nappies and baby milk. With Street Soccer Scotland delivering food each Tuesday and Friday, we have an opportunity to add some of these vital supplies to the deliveries.”
How can you help? Enter our prize draw for the chance to win one of over 40 prizes donated by our wonderful artists from all over Scotland. Check out the prizes here - https://www.scottishdesignexchange.com/fundraiser
