đź’š Calling all faith and community groups in Wolverhampton Register Here The WMCA Homelessness Taskforce is working in partnership with The Good Shepherd and City of Wolverhampton Council to bring together Faith and Community groups across Wolverhampton who are engaging with people affected by poverty and homelessness. Street Support West Midlands will be there too, […]
Webinars, Events, Training, Funding Opportunities Regional Training Programme 2025-26 The Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant (RSPARG) programme seeks to add value and complementary outcomes to the work of our Local Authority and wider partners. To build upon the good work established in recent years, we will be continuing to deliver a regional training […]
This winter, many people in Wolverhampton have faced the harsh reality of homelessness, or the fear of losing their home.At the same time, local organisations have been working together to make sure help reaches people when it matters most. One example is the Winter Pressures Fund.An initiative led by Good Shepherd Wolverhampton, in partnership with […]
Across the region, people continue to show deep compassion for those facing homelessness. Every day, residents stop to ask how they can help, and many want to make sure their kindness leads to real, lasting change. In a recent article, Rough Sleeping: Ways to Help, we explored why focusing our help safely and in coordination […]
A joint article from Street Support West Midlands and StreetLink If you have ever walked through town late at night and seen someone settling down on a cold pavement, you will know the feeling that follows. A mix of sadness, concern and the question of what you can realistically do to help. One practical action […]
On Thursday 4 December 2025, people from across Wolverhampton gathered in the quiet beauty of St Peter’s Collegiate Church for the Good Shepherd’s Annual Service of Thanks. It was a simple service, with prayer, carols and reflections. A moment to pause, to honour the year just gone, and to recognise the countless acts of kindness […]
It’s not always easy to know how to help when someone is facing homelessness. Across the West Midlands, more than 300 organisations are working every day to prevent people from losing their homes, to support those who are already without one, and to make sure no one has to experience homelessness again. Their work follows […]
Knowing what items are needed the most in the West Midlands Across the West Midlands, many charities and community groups collect donated items to support people who are at risk of homelessness, experiencing poverty, or rebuilding their lives after a period without stable housing. A warm coat, basic groceries, or a set of household essentials […]
Finding Volunteering Opportunities in the West Midlands Volunteering with organisations that prevent or relieve homelessness is a practical way to support the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Positive Pathway model. The model recognises that lasting change happens when people have not only safe housing, but also connection, purpose, and a sense of belonging. Volunteers help to […]
Making a Difference Through Donations Financial donations help local charities and projects continue their vital work to prevent and relieve homelessness across the West Midlands. Each contribution supports a part of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Positive Pathway model, which focuses on helping people move from crisis to stability and independence. Many organisations are feeling […]
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