The Disasters Emergency Committee coordinates donations and volunteers for relief efforts abroad – why do we have nothing similar in the UK?
The last few months have brought some truly tragic events – the terror attacks in Westminster, Manchester, London Bridge and Finsbury Park, and the fire at Grenfell Tower. All have been followed, however, by an immense and uplifting outpouring of generosity in response, from all corners of the community.
Local faith groups and community centres have been overwhelmed in Kensington, for example, by the scale of donations of food, clothing and essentials, alongside offers of volunteers and beds for the night.
Continue reading...from Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian http://ift.tt/2rXS35e
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