Belfast homeless charity releases album to raise funds and awareness

A homeless charity in Belfast has released a new star-studded album to help raise funds and awareness.

The People's Kitchen's album 'Kindness on the Streets' features music from well known national and international artists including Damien Dempsey, Ralph McTell, Mary Black, Moya Brennan, Frances Black, Rumer, Richmond Fontaine, Judie Tzuke and many more.

Damian McNairney, volunteer and trustee at The People's Kitchen, said they are "extremely proud" to have been able to produce the album.

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He added: "This album was compiled to raise awareness of the sadly growing community of people who find themselves homeless and to raise funds for the People’s Kitchen Belfast. If this were a vinyl record, it would have two sides.

"The second side would feature songs that reflect the harshness of life on the streets, and the realities of addiction, mental health, and loneliness faced by many in such dire circumstances.The first side features songs that reflect the kindness to be found among the homeless community and the volunteers."

The People's Kitchen is a totally volunteer-run charity working alongside people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental health issues. They actively advocate for better services, while providing help to some of the most vulnerable people in the community, with compassion and respect.

Their outreach team are out on the streets of Belfast every night providing meals and help to those experiencing homelessness, while at their hub on the Antrim Road, they provide further services such as a canteen offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner for those in need.

The album, 'Kindness on the Streets' contains 20 songs and is priced at £10, with all proceeds going to The People's Kitchen. The Album is available for download on Bandcamp at -https://thepeopleskitchenbelfast.bandcamp.com/album/kindness-on-the-streets

For more information about the The People's Kitchen charity please visit peopleskitchenbelfast.org

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