The Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity has granted an emergency £100,000 to the city-region's homelessness charity sector - and has launched an urgent appeal for donations during the coronavirus pandemic.
Andy Burnham's charity is calling on big businesses and individuals to donate funds to support voluntary, community and social enterprises.
The donations will work 'flat-out' to safeguard the health and wellbeing of the homeless. Donations will pay for packages to be delivered to those currently living in hotel accommodation, following last week's announcement of a £5million package to pay for rooms.
Businesses are also being asked to make bulk donations of essential items, such as food, cereals, microwaveable meals, toiletries and white