We always said we wanted to do things differently and from the very beginning we set out to make the Secret Linen Store a fun place to work, somewhere that designs, makes and shares amazing textiles and a company that does good things for people and the planet.
When we stumbled across the charity Choose Love, we knew it was a bedtime story we needed to get involved with.
With our partnership and donation Choose Love has been able to support an amazing network of Grassroots partnerships.
These inspiring teams are providing lifesaving aid and care to people across Europe, having an enormous impact on the lives of displaced communities:
Seeds of Humanity
Providing dental care and social services to displaced and local people in a permanent health facility in Athens, Greece since 2017. All services are provided free of charge and without discrimination, with the aim of improving the health and quality of life. Our donation contributed to the salaries of the dentists and dental assistants in the centre, ensuring they can continue seeing as many people as possible
Irida Women’s Centre
A beautiful centre for women and children in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki. It is a safe space where women can feel part of a caring community of dignified support and belonging. Within the space women can come together and access vital psychosocial support, education, legal aid and a broad spectrum of community activities. Their goal is to empower women to gain the skills and confidence they need to pursue opportunities in their lives in Greece. Our funds have enabled the Irida team to continue their vital work, supporting women long term.
Human Rights Legal Project
This team aims to defend the dignity and fundamental rights of displaced people and those seeking asylum within the European Union by providing solidarity and legal assistance. Their team in Greece provides essential legal advice, case work from qualified Lawyers and incredible advocacy, fighting for the fair treatments of displaced people. Our support contributed to the costs of their team of qualified Lawyers, an essential lifeline for those claiming asylum in complex systems.
Project Mama
Supporting refugee and asylum-seeking women in Bristol throughout the maternity process. They provide specialist birth companions and a peer network of support throughout pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting. Providing compassionate and personal support for women ensuring they have full access to expert health care that is often otherwise unavailable. Our support has contributed to the costs of highly trained staff to provide this essential care for women.
JCC Krakow
Built a safe and supportive community in Krakow. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, JCC has dedicated a space in its building to run a distribution point to meet the basic nutritional needs of Ukrainian refugees. JCC Krakow runs an incredible distribution centre which operates seven days a week, distributing food, medicine and hygiene items, clothes and other non-food items. Our funding contributed to providing essential food to people throughout the harsh winter.
Nomada
A Polish organisation based in Wroclaw. Its mission is defending the human rights of displaced people and those from ethnic or religious minorities who are often marginalised and discriminated against. Founded in 2009 as an answer to the needs of those living in Wroclaw without access to the support they needed. Its team provides essential education for children and legal services and protection for displaced people with a focus on residency, labour, family and social issues. Our support contributed to the running costs of Nomada to ensure they can continue to expand their services to meet the growing need.
