From the shop floor
Read how reuse sales, volunteers, and everyday donations in Dumfries turn into real rooms furnished and real packs going out the door.
News & impact
Stories from Dumfries & Galloway
Articles and updates from SHAX—reuse, referrals, warehouse life, and the people behind starter packs in Dumfries & Galloway.
Behind the referral
Stories from housing, health, and community teams—not a directory of partners, but what happens after a referral is accepted and a household opens the door.
Notes from Merrick House
Warehouse updates, seasonal appeals, and honest numbers when we share them—local news written for neighbours who already know SHAX by name.
Starter packs
Leaving care with dignity
For young people taking on their first tenancy, a pack bridges the gap between a bare flat and a place that feels like home—not a handout, but a fair start.
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Starter packs
A fresh start in Dumfries
When everything changed overnight, a starter pack meant more than essentials—it meant someone believed we could make this tenancy work.
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