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School holiday food vouchers for local children

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Over a week ago, we were joined by Lidl and Knowsley kitchen as part of Marcus Rashford’s #endchildpoverty campaign. Vee’s Place was open during the school holiday and providing hot food voucher for anybody in need. Due to recent political events, school meals for children weren’t extended during the school holidays. Vee’s Place filled in […]

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My Story: Steven

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After being diagnosed with schizophrenia, Steven endured a lot of bullying at school which then continued into his adulthood. Steven is a cross dresser, he feels comfortable in women’s clothes but has faced violence and judgement which then took a toll on his mental health. Vee’s Place has created him a space to express himself […]

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My Story: Mike

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Suffering a breakdown, during a divorce and child custody issues, Mike was struggling which led him to loosing his job too. Luckily, Mike was introduced to Vee’s Place. Here his story:  “I lectured in music at a performing arts college but I began to find the workload difficult. I was going through a lot with […]

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Unemployment in 16-24 year olds Expected to Increase

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Office of National Statistic’s (ONS) has released worrying new employment rates for 16-24 years and highlights that youth unemployment is increasing. Coupled with the furlough scheme coming to a close at the start of October we’re worried what impact that will have on our local community.   What does this mean for Vee’s place and […]