Students raise money for homeless

HEALTH and social care students at Warrington have been busy raising money and packing boxes in support of the annual Christmas appeal for the homeless shelter in the town.
The students from Warrington Collegiate, supported by the finance and welfare team in student support services, visited the shelter and then got busy raising money and awareness.
As a result, many homeless people will receive gifts on Christmas morning as well as donations of food, clothing, bedding and towels going to the shelter.
Becky Irwin, aged 18, from Padgate, said: “Homeless people shouldn’t be forgotten at this time of year. We wanted them to have presents to open on Christmas day.”
Johnathan Cliffe, 18, from Paddington, said: “Visiting the shelter took my breath away – it wasn’t what I expected.
“We saw how much hard work the volunteers do in support of homeless people in Warrington to make their time at the shelter a good experience.”
Marie Keeley, manager of Guidance and Welfare, praised the students’ dedication and commitment.
She said: “Everyone has done a fantastic job and we’re all proud of the hard work they’ve carried out in support of the homeless appeal. The homeless shelter does an amazing job, caring at Christmas. They need a substantial amount to keep running and we’re glad to have been able to help them with our fundraising efforts.”
Lecturer in Health and Social Care Helen Hurst, said: “These students are planning to go to university to work in Health and Social Services. It is so important that they put the theory into practice and get as much real-life experience as possible. They ‘ve used their initiative working extremely hard to raise money for a good cause, as well as highlighting the issue of homelessness at this time of year.”
Students interested in Health and social Care courses at Warrington Collegiate or who would like to request a prospectus can call Learner Services 01925 494494 or email learner.services@warrington.ac.uk
Pictured: some of the students involved.