Dear Sir,

People may not know but there is a young lad and his dog homeless and sleeping rough in this freezing conditions.

The Police are working in partnership with Durham County Council to find accommodation for this vulnerable member of our community.

They are trying to find a one bedroom property available in Newton Aycliffe to accommodate him and his dog, costing no more that £300 a month.

I appeal to our community to rally round and help this young man and his dog for Christmas by making a donation to https://www.gofundme.com/safe-place-for-xmas

You can also place a donation in the collection tub at Jon’s Mini Market at Neville Parade, Newton Aycliffe.

Let’s get this lad and his dog off the streets for Christmas so they are safe and warm.

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