Staff from the Gelder Group hatched a special surprise when they delivered a cracking treat to homeless people in Lincoln. Contracts Manager Marlow Blonde and Administrator Jade Sanderson, from the Sturton by Stow group, visited Framework’s Corner House service in the city, laden down with chocolate eggs ahead of the holiday weekend.
The pair, who were warmly welcomed, had the chance to meet some of the residents and take a tour of the building. They were able to see a typical service user’s flat, as well the building’s shared communal areas.
Mr Blond said: “It was really interesting to see inside the rooms and find out about the extensive level of care Framework gives to its residents. We were also really pleased to handover the chocolates.”
Gayle Smith, Service Manager for Framework’s Complex Needs service in Lincoln said: “At Corner House we offer accommodation and support to 15 homeless people who have complex and multiple needs. We were delighted to receive the Easter eggs. Giving our service users a treat really means a lot, so thank you and a Happy Easter to everyone at the Gelder Group.”
On any one night Framework provides supported accommodation to more than 1,300 homeless people, including nearly 100 in Lincoln. Every year Framework provides housing, health, employment and support services to more than 18,000 people across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Sheffield.
Framework’s Communications and PR Manager Chris Senior said: “We greatly appreciate the ongoing support and personal commitment to our work from staff at the Gelder Group. These Easter gifts are much appreciated as is the generous in-kind support to give our service users better access to digital communication. However, this is just one aspect of Framework’s relationship with the Gelder Group. Later in the year we look forward to celebrating the opening of our major new accommodation service for homeless people in Lincoln, which the Gelder Group has developed for us.”
(Back Left to Right): Gelder Group Contracts Manager Marlow Blonde, Gelder Administrator Jade Sanderson,
Corner House Team Leader Megan Morrison and resident Stuart Smith (Front Left to Right): Support Worker James McFetridge, Geoff the dog and Service Manager Gayle Smith