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 […]
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- […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
by Eliz Hopkins, West Midlands Coordinator for Street Support Network It’s a Monday morning at the homelessness support centre, SIFA Fireside in Birmingham, where I have popped in to learn more about the partnership between SIFA Fireside and Vision Care for Homeless People. The charity, SIFA Fireside, is the main homeless navigator service in Birmingham […]
Housing Dilemmas, in collaboration with TiEGr, are running some FREE courses that are designed to support personal growth, community engagement, and financial literacy. The courses will be run at the Hub that Housing Dilemmas recently opened in Chelmsford and are available to individuals, community groups, and families. Healthy Drinks and Homemade Bites On the first […]
Sanctus Homelessness Charity is getting ready to offer their mouth-watering three-course Christmas dinner again this year! Bookings are being taken between the 2nd December and 21st December at a cost of £35 per person (small and large groups welcome). Not only is a fantastic time awaiting you but the cost of your dinner will help […]
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