ContactHostelMcr

Contact provides accommodation and practical support for homeless teenage girls from the Manchester area. Since 1970 we have helped over 800 young women.

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Hi everyone! Thanks for following us, please note - we have moved to @contact_hostel . This page will no longer be monitored so please head over and give us a follow if you would like to stay in touch :)

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📢 Join our team! 📢

We are looking for passionate and committed individuals to join our board of Trustees, here at Contact Hostel. Scroll across to read some words from our current trustees 💗

For more information please email [email protected] or call 0161 861 9806

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"It took a long time for me to trust staff because of where I'd come from. But they really helped me, especially during my GCSE's" - Mollie*, a former Contact resident.

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"I think people are surprised at how homely it is. When you hear the word ‘hostel’ you think of somewhere that is unfriendly and impersonal, but Contact is nothing like that. It is such a warm, welcoming place." - Words from one of our Support Workers

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Can you help Contact Hostel win £5,000?

This week @BenefactGroup are holding a special draw for charities working with children and young people. You can find the link in our bio, the draw closes on Friday 10th November 🤞

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It's nearly that time again 📰

Our newsletter will be going out soon, sign up on our website to receive your copy!

#newsletter #charitynewsletter #charitynews #contacthostel #manchestercharity #charitymanchester #youthhomelessness #manchesterhomelessness #mcr

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Here at Contact we don't just provide a bed, our expert staff support our residents into education, employment or apprenticeships. We are much more than just a place to stay 🏠

#manchestercharity l #youthhomelessness #thebestversionofmyself #contacthostel #contacthostelmcr

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Exciting news! Our managers Hannah & Alison have been nominated for the Person with Purpose Award in the 2024 Northern Power Women Awards!

The team at Contact are thrilled that they are being recognised for their work and wish them lots of luck 🍀

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Did you know this week is Remember A Charity Week?

Leaving a gift to charity in your will is an amazing way to leave a lifelong legacy to a cause you care about

For more information about remembering a charity in your will get in touch with us or visit https://t.co/LriuaXzicp

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*Trigger warning : mentions suicide*

Today is World Suicide Prevention day 2023.

If you or someone you know needs help, scroll across for helpline numbers

#worldsuicidepreventionday #worldsuicidepreventionday2023 #wspd23 #creatinghopethroughaction #suicideprevention

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Such lovely words from our past service users 💗

*Name changed to protect identity

#manchestercharity #charitymanchester #homelessnesscharity #youthhomelessness #contacthostel #contacthostelmanchester #mcrcharity #quotes

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Here at Contact we provide a safe space where young people can be themselves free of judgement and prejudice - last year over 40% of service users who chose to disclose their information were LGBTQ+. We promote inclusivity in our work and wish a Happy Pride month to all!

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Well done Glen from @WeareGrayce who ran the 2023 London Marathon raising funds for Contact! He did it in an amazing 4hrs 53mins! He's so close to hitting £1,000 raised. If you would like to help him smash that target you can still sponsor him here >>> https://t.co/97cX5xjYkv

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My friend Glen Archbold is fundraising for Contact. Check out their @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving https://t.co/nTRmqCesS9

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Huge thank you to our kind friends at @wspuk Manchester office who collected eggs for the girls in hostel this Easter! There's even enough little bunnies for a hunt!

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Please support Contact Hostel on #easyfundraising this year, you can raise FREE donations when you shop online with over 7,000 brands. It's simple and only takes 2 minutes to sign up! This will make a BIG difference to us. Sign up here >>> https://t.co/EvJGgen713

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Did you know how many young people are living in homeless accommodation in the UK?

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Last week staff took our girls out for an afternoon of Good Memory making! They went for two games of bowling and a Nando's at The Trafford Centre. Everyone had a fantastic time! These outings are paid for by our Good Memories Fund >>> to donate £5 simply text GOOD to 70085

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We're challenging the stigma of supported accommodation by showing how many young people experience homelessness. Harmful implications:
Can lead to isolation & social exclusion
Can hurt social relationships & opportunities
Can be a barrier to seeking support
Diminish self-esteem

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Throwback to the beginning of the month when the girls in hostel made cakes to sell at the IWD Packing Party. They made lemon drizzle cupcakes, cornflake nests and biscoff twists. Many got eaten along the way and the remainder sold at the event which raised a fantastic £537!!