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The prevention or relief of poverty- the drc youth project scio will support young people along the dumbarton road corridor and throughout glasgow nw. it will have a specific focus on the socially excluded and most vulnerable and hard to reach young people and will use a community learning and development approach that is responsive to the particular needs identified by young people and relevant agencies. we aim to empower young people to take control of their lives and maximise the opportunities available to them and thereby live their lives to their fullest potential through developmental youth work methodologies. we focus on areas such as mental and physical health, alcohol, drug and substance misuse, youth employability and territorial issues with an aim to provide an alternative to crime, anti-social behaviour, addictions and unhealthy lifestyles. we use a young person centred holistic approach and offer non judgemental and confidential spaces that allows young people to address the issues that affect them in their day to day lives. advancement of health – to develop youth work programmes to encourage young people to become more active and to lead healthier lifestyles. we also aim to increase young people’s understanding and awareness of key health issues such as drugs and alcohol misuse, smoking, sexual health, diet and nutrition and mental/physical health and wellbeing. the advancement of citizenship or community development – to continually consult and empower young people who are both within and out with our youth work provision to ensure that the youth work services we develop and deliver meets everyone’s needs supporting yp to become independent and responsible adults. we aim to always encourage the meaningful participation of young people, involving them in all decision making processes. we also aim to encourage young people to volunteer within their communities so they have respect for the people and things that make them up. we believe that ownership of tasks, events and buildings is the key to ensure that future generations make the most of and enhance the environments they live in. the dumbarton road corridor youth project is also an equal opportunities project and works with all young people regardless of race, sex, religion, ability, disability, sexuality and identity as outlined in our equal opportunities policy. maximum text reached, further full information can be obtained directly from the charity

Kindness Glasgow has been created to assist our homeless and vulnerable people within Glasgow. We provide hot meals and drinks, clothing, toiletries and essentials to our friends on the street. We host a pop up soup kitchen in George Square Monday and Wednesday from 6:45pm. We will also support our friends on the street with offering to help fill out benefit forms and housing applications. We host a donation centre/foodbank at 417-419 London Road G40 1AG. We are open Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun 11am - 2pm. We act as a non referral food bank. We support furniture referrals and support our friends moving into accommodation with second hand goods. We have created many homes for people creating a safe and clean place to live. We also have a new community cafe at 340-342 Ashgill Road G20. We are a non profit organisation. We are a registered charity. We ensure everyone who comes for help is treated with compassion and our ethos is never to judge. No one is turned away. We believe in inclusion and everyone who uses our service is treated in the same manner regardless of their background or needs. Thank you to everyone for supporting Kindness 💕 Email address is Kindnessglasgow@yahoo.com

Marvellous Initiative Network is a Charity organisation based in Glasgow. Our mission is to provide support, empowerment, weekly food bank and educational opportunities to people in the community. Marvellous Initiative Network is passionate in reducing poverty and improving wellbeing in our local community. Our main objectives are to provide immediate relief for people facing food and financial insecurity, while also addressing the root causes of poverty through education and support. We aim to ensure vulnerable individuals and families have access to nutritious food and essential resources with dignity. We provide weekly Food bank to support families and people in need of food in the communities to help reduce food poverty in families on low income in Glasgow.  The food surplus collection has been so helpful in tackling food poverty amongst families in the communities in Glasgow.