Winter warm boost for Dumfries and Galloway charity

Service team ‘so grateful’ for donated bumper package of top-quality bedding from John Lewis Partnership’s Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow

A housing support service for young people in the region has been given a snuggle-inducing boost for the winter nights.

The much-appreciated pile of pillows, duvets, duvet covers, fitted sheets, blankets and pillowcases have been gratefully received by Quarriers’ Dumfries and Galloway Youth Housing Support Service.

The health and social care charity received the bumper package of top-quality bedding from John Lewis Partnership’s Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow.

Julia Cringean, project manager of the region’s Youth Housing Support Service said: “Having all these fabulous pillows to distribute to the young people we support is such a treat.

“When a young person takes up a tenancy, they are delighted to have somewhere to call home. However, they have next to nothing. Everyone wants to feel cocooned and safe in their bed and these pillows and items of bedding add a new level of luxury and provide great comfort.

“We do our best to support them to make their house feel like a home, and we are delighted and so grateful to John Lewis for this kind donation.”

She added: “Our role is to support young people (aged 16-25) who are care leavers, homeless or at risk of being homeless, with whatever their needs are. Whether that is supporting them to learn to cook, or show them how to use a washing machine, how to budget and pay bills and how to do their weekly shop, we are there to encourage and to promote independence.”

Caitlin McGinley, community liaison co-ordinator at John Lewis in Glasgow, said: “We are thrilled to support Quarriers through our Community Matters scheme. At the John Lewis Partnership, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve, and we know that Quarriers does incredible work supporting individuals facing challenging circumstances.

“We hope this contribution helps to make a real difference in providing comfort and care to those who need it most.”

Other bedding items were donated to Quarriers Rivendell Residential Support Service which provides 24-hour residential support for children and young people living with complex needs.

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