Homeless Lifehouse Receives Ikea Donation

Residents at a Salvation Army homeless shelter in Glasgow have been made to feel more at home thanks to Ikea.

The Swedish company donated $35,000 worth of furniture that was used during the city's recent COP26 climate summit.

William Hunter House Lifehouse, which provides short-term supported accommodation for people experiencing homelessness, was given tables and chairs for its lounge as well as other furnishings for residents' rooms.

John, a resident at the William Hunter House, said the donation had made the center feel more like a home.

Laura Thomson, programmed coordinator at the center, thanked Ikea and said the new furniture had created a bit of a buzz for residents.

She said: "It's been great to see the reaction to the newly furnished lounge. The furniture is top quality and has made the spaces in our center more accessible and welcoming.”

"People have been really excited to come in and sit for a coffee and have a chat with other residents. That's been great to see.”

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