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Aug 2021
Second tap terminal in Harrogate to help homeless people
With each tap of a bank card, £3 goes to Harrogate District Street Aid. Since the launch in October 2019, people have donated more than £14,000 to the project.
Harrogate District Street Aid has launched a second contactless tap terminal to help homeless people.
The second terminal is at the Victoria Shopping Centre and follows in the footsteps of the first at Marks and Spencers on Oxford Street.
With each tap of a bank card, £3 goes to Harrogate District Street Aid. Since the launch in October 2019, people have donated more than £14,000 to the project.
Harrogate Borough Council is behind the project which provides financial support for those in need. Homeless people can apply for grants up to £500.
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To date the Harrogate District Street Aid has given out 16 grants for training courses, clothing for job interviews and wellbeing support.
Cllr Mike Chambers, Harrogate Borough Council’s cabinet member for housing and safer communities, said:
"Harrogate District Street Aid is about making a real change to people who find themselves on the street and I am delighted that we have been able to provide a second tap terminal in Harrogate town centre.
"Some people assume that giving a few pounds to a beggar is helping them. Sadly, in some instances it may actually keep them on the street.
"Through Harrogate District Street Aid, we can work with our partner organisations to make best use of the money that has been kindly donated, work with homeless people and make a real difference to their lives."
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