Don’t Walk Past is a self-funded community group which was started nearly 5 years ago after the group's founder Ronnie saw a homeless man wet through sat in a wheelchair in Manchester and thought this can't be right. He went out alone and starting feeding & clothing the homeless at night.
The group has grown and we now have teams going out 5 nights a week, Monday to Friday with hot and cold food and drinks, essentials like sleeping bags, blankets, clothes and toiletries.
The teams drive round the streets of Manchester looking for rough sleepers in doorways making sure they’re fed, have clean warm clothing and are signposted if necessary to further support. There’s always food for anyone else that needs it when they come to see us in St. Peter’s Square or Piccadilly Gardens.
The team have helped some very vulnerable people get shelter for the night and contacted services to engage with them.
We also support some of our homeless friends when they are placed in temporary accommodation. They often find themselves in a room with a bed but no means of making a drink or food, or even washing clothes, meaning they still come to see us.
We’re always on the hunt for good clean condition, men’s and women’s warm waterproof coats, joggers, hoodies and trainers. Sleeping bags (no pillows or duvets), blankets and 2 man pop up tents are essentials.
We’re on Facebook and Instagram so please follow us, search “Don’t Walk Past”
We can collect any donations or you can drop off with us (collection box also in reception)
If you think you can help or support us in anyway, please let us know.
There’s an Amazon Wishlist for essentials and also a Pay Pal account (links on the Facebook and Insta pages)
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the match on Saturday 25th November to raise some funds for us to carry on helping
