Homeless Community benefit from support through Foundation’s Christmas Appeal

As Celtic FC Foundation’s Christmas Appeal draws to a close, we continue to shine a light on some of those who will benefit, as a result of your incredible generosity. Yesterday afternoon, we welcomed 120 special guests – who receive support through Simon Community Scotland – for a wonderful festive carvery lunch, raffle and a visit from Santa Claus, in Celtic Park’s Kerrydale Suite. Anthony Ralston and Liam Scales joined former Celts, Tom Boyd and Tosh McKinlay, at the event as the players past and present met with guests and assisted with handing out raffle prizes. Simon Community Scotland was launched in 1966 and has continued to work to combat the causes and effects of homelessness since then. The organisation provides information, advice, care, support, accommodation and homes for those experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. Murray Easton of Simon Community Scotland spoke at the lunch, saying: “Today means an incredible amount to the guests who were with us. We’ve met some of these people on the streets and been with them on their journey, so to be able to bring them along to Celtic Park, to be well fed and well looked after is fantastic. “It’s just a brilliant day out for everyone. Things like this make a real difference to people, so we just want to say a huge thanks to all of the Celtic supporters who contribute to the Foundation’s Appeal.” Celtic FC Women’s players, Colette Cavanagh, Maria McAneny and Bruna Lourenco, also recently visited Simon Community Scotland’s Connect Hub, which is a Glasgow facility solely for women who need their support.