Ellie Goulding has helped secure 400 mobile phones which will be given to homeless people to help them through the coronavirus lockdown. The singer, along with her management company TaP Music, has helped homelessness charity Crisis obtain the phones, which will start to be distributed on Wednesday. Goulding said: “We’re all worried about coronavirus, but people who are homeless are particularly exposed to and threatened by the pandemic. “I’ve been determined to help keep them connected.”The phones will go to homeless people who are currently being supported by Crisis, as well as those currently living in hotels across London. Expand Close Ellie Goulding is working with Crisis (Jonathan Brady/PA) PA / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Ellie Goulding is working with Crisis (Jonathan Brady/PA)Jon Sparkes, chief executive of Crisis, said they are “incredibly grateful” to Goulding.

Source: Irish Independent April 15, 2020 10:41 UTC