This week’s guest blog is from John Muirhead, Volunteer Coordinator at our Cyrenians Fareshare Central and South East Depot. In our depot’s twentieth year, we’ve set a target of delivering #1MilMeals. To talk about the impact of our work, we have frequently highlighted the sheer quantity of food we redistribute, and how much money Community…
Guest Blog: to stop saying and start doing
This weeks guest blog is written by Jennifer McCune, a member of team “Cyrenians Steppers” a team of walkers taking on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk’s Mighty Stride to raise vital funds for homelessness. At the beginning of 2019 I made myself a promise: I would stop saying and start doing. So far in life I…
CEO Blog: Woodmill High School, Dunfermline
Seeing my old school Woodmill High Dunfermline go up in flames earlier this week brought mixed emotions. My school days were not always the happiest of my life. I struggled with making good relationships and was the victim of bullying, the scars of which stay with me to this day. Yet I loved the sport…
Guest Blog: Do you mind if I ask a question?
This week’s blog comes from Mark Diver, a Homeless Navigator with our Outreach Team. When I first tell people what I do for a living I have become used to being asked one or more of these four questions: How many people are homeless in Edinburgh? How many people sleep rough in Edinburgh? Are…
Guest Blog: Bridging the digital divide at OPAL groups
The Cyrenians OPAL (Older People, Active Lives) service aims to maintain or increase older people’s independence and well-being across the West Lothian Council area. This week’s blog comes from Peter MacLeod, who discusses how building up digital skills has helped older people stay socially connected. How many of you can remember your first experience using…
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