Harrogate MP Tom Gordon has backed a fundraising campaign by leading homelessness charity, the Harrogate Homeless Project.
Tom dropped in to the charity’s coffee and lunch fundraiser on Saturday at St Peter’s Church in Harrogate to thank the HHP team for their work and to give a boost to the event.
The MP, who was pictured being served coffee and home-made cheesecake by HHP chief executive Richard Cooper, is no stranger to Harrogate Homeless Project having visited the charity soon after he was elected last year.
He and his team have stayed in touch with the charity to support individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness - and Tom also invited HHP to be part of his town centre taskforce.
Tom said:
“It was great to drop in to Harrogate Homeless Project’s event this weekend and chat with some of the dedicated team behind the project.
“The work they’re doing to support vulnerable people in our community is incredibly important, and I’m keen to do what I can to support their efforts.”
HHP chief executive Richard Cooper added:
“It was great that Tom was able to support us again.
“Having our Member of Parliament’s backing for our work is important to us as we seek to tackle the causes of homelessness and rough sleeping.
“Every penny raised on Saturday will go to helping our clients beat drug and alcohol addiction, address mental and physical health problems and cope with family breakdown and unemployment.
“Tom’s backing, alongside the incredible team of volunteers who run our activities, is key to getting the best outcomes for our clients.”
If you want to learn more about the work of Harrogate Homeless Project or donate to support the charity you can visit the website at www.harrogate-homeless-project.org.uk.

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