John Battle Spends A Morning Volunteering At The St Vincent Support Centre
John
Battle became Honorary President of St Vincent Support Centre, York Road,
Leeds earlier this year and is doing a morning’s voluntary work
serving in the community café, working in the shop, safety testing
donated electrical goods, and giving debt counselling.
“St Vincent Support Centre do an excellent job working to help people defeat poverty and supporting those who are vulnerably housed or homeless,” said John Battle MP. “I’m glad to have the chance to volunteer here and I’d encourage anyone else interested to do the same.
“It’s
a welcoming place with a good atmosphere, and it’s a lifeline for
many people. I’m particularly glad to be able to help with debt
counselling, which I know is in great demand from my campaign against
loan sharks – counselling at St Vincent gives good practical help
and advice from experienced people, as well as emotional support at what’s
usually a highly stressful time.”
“We’re delighted John Battle could come and help out and see us in action,” said Centre Manager Charlotte Walton. “I know these issues are close to his heart.”