Motion · S5M-22340 · 30 Jul 2020

Glasgow's Golden Generation Provides Community Support

Lodged by Sandra White Standard Motion 8 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the support offered by the Glasgow Kelvin constituency-based Glasgow’s Golden Generation (GGG) on its incredible efforts to support members of the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that it has provided 6,500 parcels to over 500 older people as well as making 8,500 welfare and befriending telephone calls to people  who are housebound, shielding or vulnerable; notes that each parcel contains essentials, including bread, milk, tinned goods, cleaning products and face coverings, which are produced by Angelic Threads; understands that GGG has expanded its service to include a weekly newsletter with puzzles and old photographs of Glasgow, as well as online non-gambling bingo, and commends everyone involved in this initiative, which has been a lifeline for many older and vulnerable adults.

Supporters (8)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.