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Calling all those who are struggling to make ends meet

Lola’s Homeless Ladder invites anyone struggling to make ends meet for hot food and warm accessories this month

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The organisation Lola’s Homeless Ladder is inviting anyone who is homeless, living in a hostel or just struggling to make ends meet to a ‘Spring with Kindness’ event where the group will be giving out hot food, warm accessories and other items for spring. The event is being held at Helping Hands, Balaam Street, E13 on Saturday 6 April from 11am-3pm. 

Lola’s director Lorraine Tabone said the group is also looking for volunteers to take part in the day. For more information direct message her through the Facebook page for Lola’s Homeless Ladder


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