Scottish Federation of Housing Associations – COVID-19 Briefing

Community Help and Advice Initiative (CHAI) have produced a newsletter about the different types of help and advice that is available during the COVID-19 outbreak.  You can view CHAI’s newsletter by clicking on the link below.

What to Claim_Coronavirus Factsheet_March 24

Federation Matters – May 2020

A food distribution network is set to be created to help Edinburgh’s most vulnerable citizens.

The project is set to be created as part of an unique partnership between the City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council (EVOC) and the wider community and voluntary sector.

The plans will see over 3,000 emergency food parcels delivered across the first fortnight to people who are having difficulty accessing food as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Further roll out will take place following this, based on demand.

The partnership, created from the capital’s £1.65m share of the Scottish Government Food Fund, will see the authority identify those most in need for the food and essential items with EVOC responsible for the distribution.

You can find out more by clicking here.

Do you live in a high rise flat in Edinburgh or have done so in the past? The Edinburgh Evening News recently ran a feature about early memories of Edinburgh’s High Flats being built in the 1960s. You can find out more about the feature by clicking here.  ETF would like to hear your memories and experiences of living in a high rise flat either present or in the past.  If you would be interested in taking part, please send your stories to Aadam Hussain, ETF Admin Assistant at info@edinburghtenants.org.uk. If you wish to discuss this further or would like more information, please contact Aadam on 07399 584282.

Due to the current and ever changing situation, Volunteer Edinburgh have decided to postpone this year’s awards ceremony that was scheduled to take place on Wednesday 3^rd June 2020, City Chambers, Royal Mile.  No decision has been made for a future date as yet, but rest assured that Volunteer Edinburgh will communicate this when it happens.

Volunteer Edinburgh have subsequently re-opened nominations and as yet there is no deadline, so get nominating!   If your organisation have already submitted nominations, these will be retained.  Organisations will have the option to either use these nominations or submit a new one.

Volunteer Edinburgh has thanked everyone for their support in recognising the fantastic achievements of the amazing volunteers in Edinburgh.  These volunteers will continue to be a vital part of Volunteer Edinburgh’s success now and going forward, particularly during these difficult times in which we live.

To nominate and for more information please click here.  Alternatively please contact Jason McCann, Events Coordinator by emailing events@volunteeredinburgh.org.uk.