Clydebank Housing Association spreads kindness and Christmas cheer in the community
World Kindness Day donations and Christmas gatherings were among the activities Clydebank has contributed to over November and December.
The staff at Clydebank Housing Association (CHA) have been spreading kindness and Christmas cheer in November and December.
World Kindness Day
Along with suppliers, contractors and consultants, Clydebank Housing Association contributed to a special fund for World Kindness Day, with £1,960 being secured. Half of the fund was used to show kindness in the community with the remaining 50% being handed over to West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare for its Christmas Toy Appeal 2022.
For the community, it was able to distribute:
- Eight £50 grocery vouchers to help towards a Christmas shop
- 20 kindness bags, including a £10 grocery voucher and a box of chocolates
- 26 selection boxes
- Nine £15 Amazon vouchers
- Two air fryers
Cosy Afternoons at Centre81
Clydebank welcomed over 150 people to its cosy afternoons at Centre81 during November and December to enjoy, tea, coffee, soup and company.
It will recommence on Fridays from January to March (commencing 13 January), 12:00-15:00.
Christmas Joy!
Clydebank’s elves distributed over 100 selection boxes and mince pies at its Christmas Celebrations on Thursday 8 December, held at the Radnor Park Community Garden. Our ground maintenance contractors, Ground Control, kindly donated and decorated a tree for the event.
The association treated residents to tea, coffee and hot chocolate from Janice’s shop to keep them warm whilst listening to festive music and enjoying a chat with staff and neighbours.
Staff Christmas Jumper Day 2022
Staff donned their Christmas jumpers to raise cash for Clyde1’s Cash for Kids Appeal for Christmas 2022. On 9 December, staff got together to raise money for the cause with £90 being raised.
Lynette Lees, Clydebank Housing Association’s Chief Executive, said: “We support this every year. As a local organisation who are community led, we know how important it is to support the local families. We’re chuffed to be involved!”
Santa Claus came to town
On Thursday 15 December Santa Claus paid a visit to Centre81. Over 150 local children were able to visit Santa’s Grotto and each received a selection box. A party was also held with DJ Allan from Awestruck Academy keeping guests entertained.
Clydebank Housing Association said: “Thanks to Centre81 Steering Group for assisting with the party and to Centre81 and association staff who served delicious hot chocolate to keep everyone toasty. We must thank Dominos Clydebank and Dominos Knightswood for donating delicious pizzas for all to enjoy!
“We are delighted to have worked in partnership with Clydebank East Community Council who sourced National Lottery Funding for the Seniors Lunch and the Kids Christmas Party.”