The premises in Boden are filled with things needed for single mothers, young people, pensioners and refugees.
It is about clothes, shoes, hygiene items, toys and more.
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– This is how we always do it, says Patrik Olesen and points to the packed room.
And the need is great.
– Between a hundred and 200 people visit us when we are open.
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During the day Patrik works in Luleå and in the evenings he goes around and collects things that Norrbottings donate.
– Most people have a good heart and are happy to pass things on, says Patrik and Helena adds:
– This is our life, our family and our movement.
Sick pensioner Thorbjörn’s happiness
They also have volunteer and disability pensioner Thorbjörn Lindström with them.
– I sit here on a chair, greet people and note down what they need. It’s either sitting at home or meeting people and being useful. Now I have so many new friends that I can hardly count them, he says.