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Reporter: Stuart Littleford<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A collaborative partnership between Sodexo\u2019s Aberdeen-based Energy & Resources business<\/a> and Sodexo-managed prison, HMP Addiewell will see 50 sleep pods donated to the Aberdeen Cyrenians, a registered charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable people and those experiencing homelessness.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sodexo is committed to contributing positively to the communities in which it operates and with a strong presence in Aberdeen was aware of the work of the Aberdeen Cyrenians and reached out to offer support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aberdeen Cyrenians is a local charity and social care services provider supporting some of the most vulnerable people in the community facing crisis, trauma, addiction, homelessness, and isolation for over 50 years.<\/p>\n\n\n

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With winter planning underway, Aberdeen Cyrenians and partners had identified a need for rapid response and immediate relief for potential rough sleeping. Sodexo connected the charity to HMP Addiewell to organise a donation of 50 sleep pods to help the city, with Aberdeen Cyrenians acting as a distribution \u2018hub\u2019 to support local organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sleep pods are emergency one-person shelters developed by registered charity, Sleep Pod to protect rough sleepers in severe weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donna Hutchison, chief executive officer, Aberdeen Cyrenians said: <\/strong>\u201cWhilst our focus is on the prevention of homelessness we recognise the need to have the necessary contingencies in place to mitigate risk as we come into the winter months.  We are delighted to be working with Sodexo and HMP Addiewell, with the sleep pods offering a safer and more dignified alternative to sleeping rough.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleep Pod has been working in partnership with Sodexo and HMP Addiewell for a number of years, distributing sleep pods to charities across the country. This collaborative partnership is not only benefiting the vulnerable and homeless in local communities in Scotland and beyond but is helping reduce the risk of prisoner reoffending by equipping them with valuable skills which improves their employability prospects on release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ian Ashby, Sleep Pod co-founder adds: <\/strong>”Sleep Pod is pleased to work alongside HMP Addiewell, Sodexo\u2019s Energy & Resources business, and Aberdeen Cyrenians in supporting vulnerable individuals facing homelessness. Together, this partnership enables us to provide vital emergency shelters that meet the needs of those most affected by severe weather. Our ongoing collaboration with Sodexo allows us to strengthen these efforts, providing essential resources where they are most needed.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tony Brady, business development director, Energy & Resources, Sodexo UK & Ireland, told GPSJ: <\/strong>\u201cAs a business, we are committed to supporting and helping out our local charities. Building this partnership with the Aberdeen Cyrenians was key in making a real difference in the lives of those who are experiencing homelessness, especially as we now head into the colder months.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reporter: Stuart Littleford<\/p>\n

A collaborative partnership between Sodexo\u2019s Aberdeen-based Energy & Resources business and Sodexo-managed prison, HMP Addiewell will see 50 sleep pods donated to the Aberdeen Cyrenians, a registered charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable people and those experiencing homelessness.<\/p>\n

Sodexo is committed to contributing positively to the communities in which it operates and <\/p>\n

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