Morrison’s staff joined charity to observe fast during Ramadan Staff at Morrisons Blackburn joined charity Aid 4 Ummah and their Muslim colleagues in observing a fast. Non-Muslim colleagues made the decision to fast to gain a sense of understanding of how it feels to fast and also visited the Jaame Mosque on Cumberland Street to learn more about the religion and how the local charity has assisted people in the lockdown. Aid 4 Ummah director, Salim Masum Mulla allowed the store manager Tracey Pugh and community champion Ryan Osman to gain an insight into the day to day operations of the charity, which included joining them on a drop off to the local Salvation Army to provide food donations as well as a guided tour of the mosque.
Morrison’s staff joined charity to observe fast during Ramadan Staff at Morrisons Blackburn joined charity Aid 4 Ummah and their Muslim colleagues in observing a fast. Non-Muslim colleagues made the decision to fast to gain a sense of understanding of how it feels to fast and also visited the Jaame Mosque on Cumberland Street to learn more about the religion and how the local charity has assisted people in the lockdown. Aid 4 Ummah director, Salim Masum Mulla allowed the store manager Tracey Pugh and community champion Ryan Osman to gain an insight into the day to day operations of the charity, which included joining them on a drop off to the local Salvation Army to provide food donations as well as a guided tour of the mosque.
Sapphire United Utilities donated £30,000 to North West Morrison stores community champions last month. Blackburn, Great Harwood and Nelson all received £1,363 in store vouchers to help those struggling in their local community. Great Harwood champion Natasha Beck said: Sapphire United Utilities generosity is nothing short of amazing. I am overwhelmed with their kindness and the amazing impact it has allowed me to have on our local community. Champion for Blackburn, Ryan Osman added: Through their donations we have been able to help hundreds of families in a number of different ways including providing household items for women who have fled from abuse, provided Christmas meals for refugees as well as supporting local groups provide Christmas meals for people who have fallen on hard times this year.