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"Situation Critical"
Christmas Appeal


Glaswegians are being asked to support those suffering most during the cost-of-living crisis after a city charity launched its annual Christmas Appeal, ‘Tis The Season To Be Caring.

‍Glasgow the Caring City is inviting people to GIFT , GIVE and GET INVOLVED today to help the most vulnerable families in Glasgow and the west of Scotland during the upcoming festive period. The urgent appeal launches today and outlines three critical ways Glaswegians can help their own:

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GIFT

Donate toys for children who may not otherwise receive gifts this year. All good quality items are welcome, such as soft toys, board games, usable footballs and sports items, bicycles, stationery and puzzles...



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GET INVOLVED

Take part in a fundraising activity by hosting a coffee morning, sponsored walk, run or step-a-thon and tag Glasgow the Caring City. The charity can send fundraisers any social media promotional materials needed, such as cover photos or social posts

GIVE

Donate clothes to give the gift of a warm winter. Glasgow the Caring City will accept pre-loved warm clothing especially jackets, hats, scarves and gloves for all ages.


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For more information and to find out ways to get involved, visit www.glasgowthecaringcity.com, email xmas@glasgowthecaringcity.com, follow Glasgow the Caring City on Facebook or call 0141 488 5196.

Ross Galbraith, Glasgow The Caring City operations director, said: “This is a Situation Critical Christmas. There is unprecedented demand for support this year, like nothing our charity has seen in 24 years, this really will be a winter like no other. “So our message today is please help if you can – whether you can gift, give or get involved, every single action in support of our Situation Critical campaign will help families in Glasgow facing a tough Christmas as this brutal cost-of-living crisis continues. “Poverty is hitting communities and families throughout Glasgow and the west. Let's act before it’s too late.

”Glasgow Caring City is a charity set up in 1999 to help children in crisis at home and abroad and has a number of other projects running at present including a pioneering Skills Barn education initiative supporting young people from complex backgrounds.