3 Things to Help Others With the Challenge of the Cost of Living
This autumn we have been running our 1-2-3 campaign in response to fuel prices, food prices and now housing costs increasing. The campaign shared practical ideas on how to make a difference to our own cost of living and how we can help others. The campaign included: One thing that I can do to reduce my fuel bills –
Help Us Restock the Storehouse
Imagine living in a B&B; it’s better than sleeping on the streets, and it is a little less isolated. However, it is not the same as having your own home. When more secure accommodation is found, it can still be a very bare space and feel very impersonal, this can impact on self-worth and motivation to keep moving forward.
Celebrating BCARS 2015-2020… Now it’s Time for Faithworks Arch and the We’re Here Network
BCARS (Bournemouth Christians Alongside Rough Sleepers) brought together 25 Churches, over 350 volunteers and served over 500 people as they sought to escape homelessness from 2015 to 2020. Through Sleepsafe alone in those 5 years, over 180 people moved from living on the street to more secure accommodation. We are so grateful to everyone who was a part of
Connections Stations Podcast now on Spotify
Tucked away in a church hall, are an incredible team of staff and volunteers who run Connection Stations. This multi-agency approach works alongside rough sleepers and those who are vulnerably housed by connecting them with local organisations. Kate from HealthBus said: "It's only when people feel safe that they're able to open up, they're able to acknowledge what help they do need."
Making Connections
Making Connections Linking those we work alongside with essential support. Dear all at Half-time, I love you all; thank you for your strength and encouraging me through the grace of God to keep going” Happy 5th birthday to Half-time! A collaboration between Faithworks and the YMCA Bournemouth, the team have provided a listening ear and practical support to those escaping
