Highland Charity HALO Praised for Fighting Child Poverty by Local MSP

MSP Emma Roddick lauds Highland Action for Little Ones (HALO) for its crucial work supporting families and combating child poverty.

Highland Charity HALO Praised for Fighting Child Poverty by Local MSP
Highland Charity HALO Praised for Fighting Child Poverty by Local MSP

An MSP says child poverty is too high in the Highlands. A children’s charity plans to open a new site there.

Emma Roddick praised Highland Action for Little Ones (HALO). This charity gives key help to families. She visited HALO’s new building in Alness, which will open in late March. They talked about the future.

Mel Thomson, the founder, showed Roddick around. Roddick said she was glad to visit HALO. The new building will help many families there. Charities like HALO are very important.

HALO started in 2023. They reuse donated items and want a better future for families.
HALO also lessens money worries and builds strength.

HALO won Charitable Organisation of the Year. Roddick learned what this meant to the team. She mentioned support from local businesses, noting that Ross County and RI Cruden are supporting HALO.

HALO has aided over 2500 children. This shows the team’s dedication and hard work. Local people also donate items. HALO does vital work against child poverty, and Roddick will keep supporting HALO and will guide people to their services.

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