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Keep Leeds Warm: Awesome Merchandise launches £50k campaign to support local homeless charity

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    Keep Leeds Warm: Awesome Merchandise launches £50k campaign to support local homeless charity

    By Ellie MacDonald | Client news, Positive news | Comments are Closed | 24 November, 2020 | 0

    The Leeds-based printing company, Awesome Merchandise, is launching a campaign to raise £50k to support local homeless charity, Simon on the Streets, after fearing the threat of closure due to the impact of the pandemic.

    To hit the target, Awesome Merchandise is introducing a number of initiatives throughout November and December, including the launch of a dedicated online shop with a specially designed merchandise range – with all proceeds from every item purchased going to Simon on the Streets. In addition, Awesome Merchandise will donate 10% of profits from any of its products sold throughout December.

    Partnering with local illustrator, Drew Millward, the merchandise range, coined ‘Keep Leeds Warm’, features a unique design, referencing iconic images and landmarks of the city being ‘kept warm’ by the owl in the Leeds coat of arms, and also displays the Town Hall.

    Luke Hodson, Founder of Awesome Merchandise commented:  “Supporting the local community lies at the heart of what we do and Simon on the Streets does some incredible work to help homeless people in and around the city and so we wanted to show our utmost support for them. It would be devastating to see them close, not to mention the impact it would have on the people who are living on the streets in Leeds.

    “It was important that we also partnered with a local illustrator for this project, which is why we chose to work with Drew. His fantastic designs are really striking, and reference Leeds’ most iconic scenery and landmarks, whilst spreading an important message. We hope people will join us in supporting Simon on the Streets by purchasing the specially created merchandise, or even just by making a small donation through our dedicated online shop.”

    Natalie Moran, CEO of Simon on the Streets commented: “Simon on the Streets is an independent charity whose income relies solely upon the incredible generosity of our corporate partners and community fundraisers, all of whom have been impacted by the pandemic.

    “With a reduction in donations and so many events cancelled we could not be more grateful to Awesome Merchandise for thinking of us at this time. Their hard work and determination to put together such an innovative campaign has been so inspiring! I have no doubt they will achieve their target goal,  which will ensure that Simon on the Streets can continue to support the most vulnerable in our community during the tough winter months.”

    To help Awesome Merchandise reach its £50k target, visit the Keep Leeds Warm online shop here: https://www.awesomemerchandise.com/keepleedswarm

    Awesome Merchandise, business, Charity, Drew Millward, Fundraising, Homeless, Homelessness, Keep Leeds Warm, Leeds, Simon on the Streets

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