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South Lanarkshire organisations and churches have taken an aggressive approach to hunger. They are responding to the massive increase in people who cannot afford to buy all the food they need. Some of the people…
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One of the primary tools of North Lanarkshire Council to defeat homelessness is the Rent Deposit Guarantee (RDG) scheme. This special bond service can relax cash requirements of a new tenancy provided that the tenant…
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The lower income households of Argyll and Bute might face homelessness or live perpetually in temporary accommodation if it were not for the Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme. It is credited for helping move people into…
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One of the most extensive food bank networks has been established to help the people of North Lanarkshire fight hunger. While nothing may completely eradicate shortages in every household, these food distribution charities are making…
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Ex-servicemen and Women who are struggling to avoid homelessness can get help from a charity based in Scotland. Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) is committed to taking care of those who selflessly served in combat and…
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The people of Moray who are struggling to put food on the table already know how difficult it is to manage the higher prices that are applying to nearly everything needed in the home. Donated…
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Residents with a local connection in the Orkney Islands may get approval to have their rent deposit paid on their behalf. A loan can be used to pay housing expenses. Using those funds, Orkney Islands…
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Current and former Armed Forces members have sacrificed much to make Scotland a safer place to live. Many of the ex-Service people have found it difficult to return to civilian life, especially those who have…
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One effort that is making a real difference with the Armed Forces Community is the Armed Services Advice Project (ASAP). Scottish families with a direct connection to the military can receive advice on money, bills and…
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High entry costs are a frequent obstacle for lower income residents seeking their own flat. The Moray Council Keyfund attempts to solve this problem by releasing new tenants from this requirement. The Moray Keyfund is…