Fraserburgh Community Heart Group Launches Fundraiser Supporting Those in Need During the Pandemic

That the Parliament welcomes Fraserburgh Community Heart group’s decision to launch a £5,000 fundraiser to help support people struggling with ill-health and unemployment this Christmas; understands that the group was launched just prior to the COVID-19 lockdown, and delivered more than 5,000 care packages to those self-isolating or shielding; notes that Stephanie Stephen, who leads the group, plans to help 60 families that are struggling due to ill-health or job loss caused by COVID-19, and aims to supply the families with £100 gift vouchers for food shopping and £50 in cash to go towards Christmas; further notes that Stephanie will be raising funds until 1 December 2020 and that donations can be made online by searching “Christmas Aid Project 2020” on gofundme.com; considers this a profound act of kindness and community spirit, and believes that it is an important display of the care and support that people must show to one another during this global crisis; commends Fraserburgh Community Heart group and Stephanie Stephen on their work, and wishes them success in their bid to help those in need.