Adactus Housing Association in Leigh donate to Big Coat Collection
10:50am Friday 8th February 2013 in North West
Jackie Cherriman, Mike Weaxall and Michelle Nuttall with donated coats at Adactus
WINTER warmth for homeless people has been provided by staff at a Leigh housing organisation who donated 100 coats.
Employees at Adactus Housing Association rallied to a call to support the Big Coat Collection, organised by Peter Woods, senior programme co-ordinator.
The coats were collected on behalf of the Mustard Tree charity. Peter said: “The uniqueness of this charity drive was that they were not looking for a new coat, or even money towards a new coat, simply a coat that you no longer use.”
Mark Foster, from Adactus, added: “Pete’s actions in asking staff to bring in a coat that has been hanging on the back of the door, or waiting for a fashion revival in the wardrobe, will play a big part in helping the homeless and the destitute.”
