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Motion · S6M-02178 · 18 Nov 2021

Glasgow Charities Team Up to Distribute Underwear to Homeless People

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the charities, SmartyPants and Kindness Glasgow, on teaming up to hand out underwear to homeless and vulnerable people on the streets of Glasgow; understands that the new social impact business, SmartyPants, donated more than a hundred pairs of underwear to the Kindness team, which they distributed together; notes that underwear is one of the most requested items from homeless shelters, and that for every pair purchased, SmartyPants donates a second pair on behalf of the customer; understands that Kindness Glasgow was created to assist homeless and vulnerable people within Glasgow, and that it aims to provide hot drinks, clothing, toiletries and essentials; acknowledges that it has a pop-up soup kitchen on George Square four evenings per week, and supplies an outreach team to cover more areas of the city centre, and commends everyone involved.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.