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Generous grant for homeless charity

by isleofman.com 19th July 2007

An Island homeless charity which is in the final stages of being set up has been given a fundraising kickstart by the Church of England.

Kemmyrk, meaning “Shelter” in Manx, will hold a public meeting next Wednesday to elect officers and officially vote on its name.

But it’s already attracting funds from those concerned about Island residents with temporary, insecure or no accommodation.

One of those leading the steering group, Reverend Cyril Rogers, says the grant was very generous:

Posted by isleofman.com
Thursday 19th, July 2007 06:16pm.

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