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𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹. “When locations like St Mary’s and others offer their help in this way during SWEP, they are literally life-savers. Homeless people already have health challenges, and in extreme cold weather they are even more vulnerable, so we can’t thank those who assist us in this way enough.” Thank you Irish News for covering this story! 🧡 Read full story below ⬇

Thank You for Your Generosity! 🎄 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated over the past few weeks - whether it was clothing, gifts, or monetary contributions 🧡 Your generosity is truly life-changing. It enables us to continue our life-saving work, ensuring that people in need receive the care and support they deserve. Thanks to you, countless individuals will have the joy of receiving gifts this Christmas - because everyone deserves to feel valued and remembered during the holiday season 🥰 Your kindness brings hope and dignity to those who need it most. We are so grateful for your support. Wishing you all a warm and wonderful holiday season! 🌟 🎁

That’s a wrap on our Christmas Corporate Volunteers! 🎄 A massive THANK YOU to each and every one of you for your incredible hard work and dedication over the past few weeks 🧡 From organising and preparing gifts to bring joy to those affected by homelessness in Belfast, to putting together food hampers for service users supported by our Floating Support team, and even sorting through the mountain of donations for our clothing store - you’ve gone above and beyond. This time of year can be challenging, and we truly couldn’t have done it without your time, energy, and support. You’ve made a real difference in the lives of so many people, and for that, we are endlessly grateful. Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season! 🌟🎁

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲. "If you can imagine, you've nowhere to go overnight and then during the day you don't have a place to come and sit and just let your head rest. "That can't be good for anyone's mental health whenever you don't get a break from being homeless." Read full story below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eh2Rrihh

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀! A huge thank you to our incredible corporate volunteers for sorting clothing donations and assembling Christmas gifts and hampers 🎁 Your hard work will bring so much joy to our service users this holiday season 🎄 We’re also so grateful to everyone who has donated gifts, clothing, and food – we couldn’t do this without your kindness and support 🧡 Together, we’re making Christmas brighter for those who need it most! ✨

Our Day Service Our Day Service provides a lifeline for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of rough sleeping. It’s a place where basic needs are met, social connections are made, and assessments and ongoing support begin. What We Offer: ✅ Access to food, showers, laundry, and lockers for rough sleepers, those using crash accommodation and sofa surfers. ✅ An assessment hub that connects people to the right support—whether it’s Outreach, temporary accommodation like Annsgate, supported living at Catherine House, floating Support to maintain independence or indeed other appropriate specialist support services. Together, we’re ensuring no one gets left behind 🧡 #HAW24 #TimeforChange

𝗔 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! ✨ Your hard work sorting clothing donations, organising our stores, assembling hampers and Christmas gifts, and even stepping in to help us prepare for lunch has made such a difference 🎁 We couldn’t do what we do without your support, and we’re so grateful for your time and effort during this busy season. We’re excited to welcome more groups in the lead-up to Christmas as we continue spreading joy and support to our community 🥰 You’re all superstars - thank you for being part of our mission! 🌟🎄

𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 Accessing healthcare can be tough for people experiencing homelessness, leading to untreated conditions that worsen over time - 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻. Fitted like a GP/medical room, the unit delivers medical care directly to people on the streets, in hostels, and in temporary accommodations 🧑⚕️ ✅ Currently operates 𝟯 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 and 𝟭 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮. ✅ Provides primary healthcare, vaccinations, testing and more. ✅ Partners with the Health Inclusion Service, who supply medical staff, while we provide the bus, driver, and funding. When further care is needed, clients are referred to specialized services 🏥 Together, we’re ensuring that no one is left without the medical care they need 🧡 #HAW24 #TimeforChange

𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘀𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 At Annsgate, we provide emergency accommodation for women in Belfast facing some of the toughest challenges - homelessness, substance misuse, mental health struggles, and the effects of trauma from abuse or loss. Our 10-bed women-only facility supports those with complex needs, offering shelter and care when no other options are available. We operate with a 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀, ensuring these women have access to the help they need, when they need it to best support them through their journeys 🫶 Together, we’re creating a safe space for women to begin rebuilding their lives 🧡 #HAW24 #TimeforChange