Parliamentarian joins business leaders to raise thousands for homelessness cause.
One of Milton Keynes’ MPs will spend a night sleeping outside next week, in a bid to raise funds for homelessness charity The Bus Shelter MK.
Chris Curtis will wrap up warm and bed down outside Milton Keynes College, along with business leaders from the city, as part of the CEO Sleepout initiative. They are hoping to raise £1000 each for the good cause.
The event, next Thursday, is an annual feature which is organised each winter. It’s the second year Chris, who represents Milton Keynes North, has taken part, and the first since his election as an MP in July.
The Bus Shelter MK provides temporary shelter, food and one-to-one support for rough sleepers in the city, with the aim of getting them off the streets for good. In the first five years of the charity’s operation, it has provided shelter to 185 people in Milton Keynes and supported a further 750.
“It’s a shame that this fundraising event is so desperately needed, but I am pleased to be able to play my part in a really important initiative,” said Chris.
“Since being elected to serve Milton Keynes, I have been working for national change to end homelessness, including being a vocal advocate of renters’ rights and pushing for more money for local government. But the fact is, there are people on the streets of our city right now who need our help.
“If you feel able to donate, I’d really encourage you to support this brilliant charity and the vital work they do.”
You can donate to Chris’s fundraiser here: https://ceosleepout.enthuse.com/pf/chris-curtis.
