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Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · 1d

There's a wall of freshly baked homemade cakes to try 😋

Pick up a cafe loyalty card next time you're visiting our charity shops and services off Fletcher Street, collect six stamps and get a cake or a drink* free!

*Please note speciality drinks do not apply.

#Cafe #Bolton #Cakes

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Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · 8d

Lovely recycled pumpkins made from donated material by our wonderful volunteers ♻️🎃

What will you find at Emmaus Bolton's Scrap Store of recycled fabric and art and craft supplies?

#Halloween #recycled #charityshop #Bolton

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Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · 14d

Christmas has come early at Emmaus Bolton, with the opening of our charity's pop-up shop.

Come get your hands on bargain Christmas gifts, wrap, cards, decoration and more!

Open 9-5pm Monday to Friday and 10-4pm Saturdays off Fletcher Street, BL3 6NF.

#ChristmasShopping #Bolton

Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · 25d

😍 A throwback of our on-site Textile and Recycling Centre being put together.

Thanks its opening in 2001 - and your kind donations - our homelessness charity is able to recycle, reuse and upcycle even more items.

👉 saving a total of 290 tonnes from landfill in 12 months! 💚

#RecycleWeek #Bolton

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Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · 29d

♻️Thank you for donating items for good to our homelessness charity.

Everything you give helps Emmaus Bolton help people and the planet 💚🌍

You can book a free collection of bulky items and find out more about us here: emmaus.org.uk/bolton/donat...

#RecycleWeek #Bolton

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Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Sep 16

"Everybody that donates is helping Emmaus house homeless people and give them an opportunity and chance to better their lives."

Learn more about Emmaus Bolton volunteer Hazel and find out about the benefits of volunteering: emmaus.org.uk/bolton/story...

#volunteer #volunteering #Bolton

Hazel's story

"Emmaus does need donations and everybody that donates is helping Emmaus house homeless people and give them an opportunity and chance to better their lives." You can read Hazel's volunteer story…

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Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Sep 12

💚❤️Is your local school, business or community group holding a can collection at Harvest Festival time?

Emmaus #Bolton's food pantry is in need of essentials to help us support 400 Bolton families.

Drop offs are welcome at Lucie's Pantry off Fletcher Street, BL3 6NF.

#HarvestFestival #FoodBank

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Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Sep 1

Outfits for under £10!

Come charity shopping and help people and the planet 🤝 🌎

📍 Homelessness charity Emmaus #Bolton, Fletcher Street, BL3 6NF 💚

#SecondhandSeptember

Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Aug 27

"It’s the security Emmaus gives that’s important to me."

Paul shares his journey to a safe home and support provided by homelessness charity Emmaus Bolton.

You can read Paul's story here ➡️ emmaus.org.uk/bolton/story...

#Bolton #homeless #charity

Paul's story

"It’s the security Emmaus gives that’s important to me. It took me a couple of weeks to realise that my application had actually gone through, it wasn’t going to be rejected and that I could stay." Re...

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Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Aug 26

Lots of lovely recycled arts and craft supplies available now from our charity Scrap Store.

Come take a look at our homelessness charity shops and services at Emmaus Bolton, Fletcher Street, BL3 6NF.

#BackToSchool #ArtsAndCrafts #Bolton

Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Aug 22

A reminder our charity shops and services are closed this Bank Holiday Monday.

Remember you can shop to support our homelessness charity online by visiting our virtual store here: emmaus.org.uk/bolton/our-s...

#Bolton #Shopping #BankHolidayWeekend

Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Aug 18

Wicker, wood and PAT-tested electricals...

We've lots of lovely items in our charity shops this week.

Stop by and say 👋 off Fletcher Street, BL3 6NF.

Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Aug 13

PLANT SALE....... all plants....... only £2.95!

📍Emmaus Bolton, Fletcher Street, BL3 6NF

#Charity #GardenCentre #Bolton

Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Aug 8

"Emmaus is an even balance between having somewhere safe whilst having something to do. Having tasks to do, and to occupy my time, helps me so much."

Zak is learning new skills at Emmaus, after poor health and a housing issue forced him into homelessness.

Read on: emmaus.org.uk/bolton/story...

Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Jul 31

£2 cheese and onion toastie OR £2 cheese and pickle toastie OR do you just like your cheese plain?

Choose your toastie fillings for just 20p each at our Emmaus Bolton charity cafe 🥰

Come for a browse of our charity shops and a light bite, from Monday to Saturday off Fletcher Street, BL3 6NF.

Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Jul 29

Want to keep up-to-date with all the latest offers, news and events at homelessness charity Emmaus #Bolton?

Sign up to our e-newsletter and get everything delivered straight to your inbox! 📬💌

To register, enter your email address at the newsletter form on the bottom of www.emmaus.org.uk/bolton/ 👍

Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Jul 28

Could you put a few extra cans, tins, packets other non-perishables on your shopping list this week? 🥫💚

Our food pantry off Fletcher Street in #Bolton needs food items as well as toiletries and other essentials to pass on to local families in need.

Drop offs welcome 👍 #foodbank

Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Jul 25

Doesn't this lovely Hosta purchased from our charity Garden Centre look lovely in the ground?

Huge thanks to Emmaus Bolton supporter Natalie for sharing this photo of her garden. We love seeing your snaps 📸🪴

#Charity #GardenCentre #Bolton

Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Jul 21

After all the rain, we are very grateful for the new roof we got a few months ago ☔

Huge thanks to CEO Tony and fundraiser Reggie as well as charity CRASH and other funders 💚

You can read about the changes to our main charity shop and accommodation emmaus.org.uk/bolton/new-r...

#ThankYou #Bolton

Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Jul 15

Give it a share and pass it on...tasty jackets with two fillings for just £2.50.

Our charity #cafe doesn't just provide #affordablemeals, what you spend helps Emmaus #Bolton support people with experience of homelessness.

Tell your friends and come along! Open Monday to Friday off Fletcher Street

Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Jul 15

Top gardening tip: our homelessness charity waters the plants at charity Garden Centre regularly.

Emmaus Bolton pays special attention to this the evening - so the water doesn't evaporate.

What's your advice for gardeners in the hot weather? [2/2]

Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Jul 15

🥵 What we have for sale in our charity Garden Centre needed lots of attention after the heat this weekend!

Do you have any top tips about how you keep your plants healthy in the warmer weather? Read our homelessness charity's gardening advice in our thread [1/2]

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Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Jul 14

Huge thanks to Rachel from the Manchester Diocese and Tina from St Catherine's Academy for coming to film at Emmaus Bolton.

The video showed the different ways Emmaus Bolton helps the community. Tina said it was received well by students 👍

#Bolton #Community #Charity #Schools

Emmaus Bolton @emmausbolton.bsky.social · Jul 7

Look back at your photos from our 20th Anniversary Spring Fair 👇

You can read all about it and see all the pictures here ➡️ emmaus.org.uk/bolton/20th-...

#Bolton #homelessness #charity #EmmausBolton

Marking 20 years at the Anniversary Spring Fair

Thanks to everyone for joining us to mark 20 years of helping people from homelessness at our Anniversary Spring Fair. Read on and see more pictures here.

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Street Support Network @streetsupport.net · Jun 21

Homelessness isn’t always rough sleeping.

🏠 It might mean sofa surfing
🏨 Staying in temporary accommodation
🚪 Facing eviction

Wherever you're sleeping at night, there's support available. Street Support Network helps people find local support services.

Learn more at streetsupport.net

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