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Sewing2gether All Nations: Caring, Creating, Connecting

is a grass roots community-based organisation providing creative upcycling workshops, life skill training and practical support to refugees and asylum seekers who wish to practise English and build new friendships.

“They have created a safe space where I have felt respected, heard, loved and cared for.”- Group member

Caring Community

•  Based in Paisley, welcoming members from across Renfrewshire and Glasgow

•  Fostering friendships and helping to rebuild lives

•  Encouraging engagement with other group members
  and the wider community

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Conversational English
•  Weekly Conversational Café and well-being Library
•  Building confidence in literacy & language ability
•  Online chat group

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Care Packages

•  Distributing donations of clothing, household goods and other essential items

•  Reimbursing participants travel expenses

•  Access to Mossvale Food Pantry

•  Responding to period poverty

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Creative Skills

•  Textile upcycling sewing workshops, promoting zero waste

•  Providing fortnightly creative skills workshops

•  Skill sharing and volunteering opportunities

•  Intergenerational activities and events

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Advocacy & Signposting

•  Support with personal statements, form filling, money matters, CVs, preparation for interviews and appointments
•  Travel Empowerment Programme and advancing other essential life skills
•  Referral to other agencies and services

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