Plymouth Oddfellows offer a helping hand to the Salvation Army’s ‘Devonport Lifehouse’

A large collection of shower gels, shampoos, razors and soaps amongst many other similar personal hygiene products were recently donated to the Salvation Army’s ‘Devonport Lifehouse’ facility following the money to purchase them being raised by members of the Oddfellows Friendly Society in Plymouth.

The Pride of the West with St. Andrew’s Lodge of the Plymouth and Truro District Oddfellows, which meets at the St. Budeaux Community Hall, chose this cause for their gifts in view of the valuable services provided by the Salvation Army in the city at their 24 hour, 7 day a week supported residential, medium term accommodation centre for single adult males or females who are experiencing  homelessness.

The items were packed into cases and delivered by Oddfellows members directly to the ‘Devonport Lifehouse’ where they were gratefully received.

Bro. Michael O’Leary, ‘Noble Grand’ – Chairperson - of the Plymouth Oddfellows said, “This is a practical gift made by our members to a local cause which does so much good in the community. It is heartening to see just how the Oddfellows have supported their own members recently, raised funds for the Red Cross appeal for aid to the victims of the conflict in Ukraine as well as continuing to support local good causes. We are one of the country’s oldest friendly societies and we continue to live up to our objectives offering friendship and support not only to our members but to others as well.”

Meeting monthly and on other occasions and with all the benefits of a friendly society, the Oddfellows always welcome new members and all enquiries should be directed to the Provincial Secretary, Bro. Peter English on 01209 200810, by email to peter.english@oddfellows.co.uk , by post to the District Office at The Oddfellows Hall, 49 Green Lane, Redruth TR15 1LL or via the Oddfellows website: https://www.oddfellows.co.uk/ where there is a wealth of information about the society and the many benefits it offers its membership.

Link to the Salvation Army’s Devonport Lifehouse website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/devonport-lifehouse