Last week I had the privilege of attending an event held in the Birmingham Peace Gardens to remember those who had died whilst experiencing homelessness. I joined around fifty people in the snow-scatter Peace Gardens to mark this first-of-its-kind memorial. Around me were friends and family of those who had died, lead workers, homelessness sector […]
Homeless Persons’ memorial event – Birmingham
Manchester Organisations – Christmas Opening
Christmas and New year opening times contact details for indoor homeless provisions and help in Manchester. 1, Manchester Council, Mount St, M60 2LA. Out of hours 0161 234 5001 Option 2. Housing Solutions Service: 0161 234 4692, 9:00am – 4:30pm. Rough Sleeping Support Service rsss@manchester.gov.uk or 0161 234 5339 Both offices Closed Bank holidays (25- […]
CHESS and Housing Dilemmas’ Christmas Carol Service
A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out – Spotlight on Big Issue Birmingham and West Midlands
There cannot be many people in the UK who have never seen or heard of the Big Issue. Maybe you have seen one of the thousands of vendors selling the latest issue on high streets up and down the UK; maybe you have purchased one, or have a subscription. Founded in 1991, the Big Issue […]
Black Country Foodbank Christmas Campaign
by Keeley Jones, Deputy CEO/Operations Manager This coming winter, we are hoping to support as many individuals and families in our local communities with essential items. Christmas is the season of goodwill, when we see so much generosity and kindness, and have the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful people, community groups, faith groups and […]
Street Support Chelmsford Win Kings Award for Voluntary Service
Cool to be Kind AKA Street Support Chelmsford have won the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS), the highest national award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. The award is considered as an MBE for voluntary groups, given only to those who provide exceptional service within their communities. Recipients of the KAVS are […]
Sanctus Are Open on Saturdays!
Great Street Support Chelmsford news! Sanctus are opening their doors on Saturdays during the winter months. If you need a meal, a warm welcoming space, some advice or simply to see a friendly face, there is another place to go. For more information about where to go in Chelmsford for a meal or food, you […]
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