This is how YOU can help Coventry's most vulnerable survive winter

A campaign to support some of the most vulnerable people across Coventry and Warwickshire during winter has been launched.

Heart of England Community Foundation has launched its 2018 Surviving Winter appeal to provide much-needed support to those affected by isolation, homelessness and food poverty during the winter.

The foundation, a specialist grant-making charity which awards funding to projects across the West Midlands, is asking businesses to make a donation to the campaign.

It is also encouraging people in stronger financial positions to donate all or part of their Winter Fuel Allowance.

Last year’s Surviving Winter campaign raised more than £6,500 for grassroots community projects supporting vulnerable individuals including the homeless, isolated older people and those affected by food poverty.

The annual campaign was first launched by the Foundation in 2011 and last year supported more than 400 people across the West Midlands.

Tina Costello, CEO of the foundation, said: “Our Surviving Winter appeal has supported thousands of individuals across the area during one of the hardest times of the year.

“Recent figures show that more than nine million people in the UK are either always or often lonely.

“More than one homeless person dies every day and in 2018, food bank use reached its highest rate on record.

“These statistics demonstrate how vital the Surviving Winter appeal is, funding grassroots community projects which tackle social issues right across the West Midlands.

“There are a number of ways people can support this year’s campaign including making a donation or holding fundraising events.

“The appeal has received a huge amount of support over the years and we hope that this year’s will be just as successful.”

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