Street Support Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

We are 29 organisations working together to reduce rough sleeping & assist people to make positive moves off the street into safe & sustainable accommodation.

[Street Support Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole @SSupportBCP]

UPDATE 11/01/2021 PLEASE NOTE THAT SWEP IS NOW DEACTIVATED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

[Street Support Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole @SSupportBCP]

This week our spotlight is on Dorset HealthCare Homeless Health Service.

They provide mental and physical healthcare to the homeless.

Find out more about what they do here: https://t.co/Ebs8rTDiDO

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This week our spotlight is on @DorsetComFnd

Their mission is to raise funds for those most in need in Dorset.

Want to support this organisation? Find out more here to make a difference locally! https://t.co/sgITeVkbji

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Our Charity of the Week is: Wise Ability Services Dorset

WISE Ability Limited has a proud history of supporting those in our communities who are disadvantaged or have a disability, to find and keep employment.

Find out more about the organisation here: https://t.co/AZc7yeh2z2

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Our Charity of the Week is: Teen Challenge Dorset
This charity aims to give hope to those trapped in life altering addiction and is based in the Bournemouth and Poole area.

Find out more what they do here: https://t.co/kpDRxbOdgA

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Our Charity of the Week is: @BCARS_

The charity runs 5 different projects to help rough sleepers at every stage of their journey and to make sure they have real hope for their future.

Find out more about what they do here: https://t.co/pSv1ChZ37E

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Our Charity of the Week is: @YMCABournemouth

They provide supported housing to homeless individuals, as well as the tools they need to turn their lives around and return to independent living.

Find out more about what they are doing here: https://t.co/BDbYbG7UlN

[Chris Wakefield @CllrChrisW]

Mobile clinic for Bournemouth homeless receive boost in funding https://t.co/MaeWcZTI7s @Sidwick4Dorset @CCJamesVaughan @SSupportBCP @echodaz @bbchealth @BBCDorset @DorsetCCG @JoshGWright @Simon4NDorset @Tobias_Ellwood @ConorBurnsUK @LiamFox pls RT

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Our Charity of the Week is: @ShelterDorset
This charity aims to provide legal advice and support to those struggling with housing problems.

Thanks to the help of supporters, this organisation helps millions of people every year.

Find out more at https://t.co/x0oD2y9u89

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Our Charity of the Week is: Dorset Nightstop

They aim to keep young people in a safe and friendly home environment, while allowing agencies to look at long-term solutions.

Visit their page here: https://t.co/0Le3hQJaoz

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Our Charity of the Week is: Bournemouth Foodbank

Did you know they handed out nearly 8000 three-day emergency food supplies to those in crisis last year?

Get help or give help? Find out more here: https://t.co/SgYKT75HOQ

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Our charity of the week is: The Salvation Army BH1 Project

They offer practical support to homeless and community clients, by providing a welcoming house with facilities, 1:1 support, among many other services. Currently serving meals to homeless clients. https://t.co/j5ax0A3vV6

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Our charity of the week is: Safe and Sound Dorset

They offer support to marginalised women by empowering them and promoting their social inclusion. Currently they provide their services online as well! https://t.co/BuoPY6pmf2

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Our Charity of this Week is: Hope Housing

They offer supported accommodation for a variety of needs. Their intensive support programme is tailored to each individual, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Find out more: https://t.co/2mVIsA0cG8

[Street Support Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole @SSupportBCP]

❄️#SWEP will be activated from Saturday 18 January until the morning of Tuesday 21 January❄️

There will be a space inside for everyone #sleepingrough

For location information visit: https://t.co/EajpBwL4VX

🐶A number of well behaved dogs are welcome

[Trussell @TrussellUK]

No child should face going hungry but as tonight’s @C4Dispatches highlights, rising numbers of families are forced to use #foodbanks as they struggle to afford the basics. This isn’t right. We should all be anchored from poverty #Dispatches > https://t.co/UHNaXJmLXy

[Street Support Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole @SSupportBCP]

@UCUBU @bournemouthuni Alternatively, you could donate to some local foodbanks this winter to help support the homeless community. To find where to donate food locally go to: https://t.co/FhZhaeVNxa

[Gary Dunstan @garydunstan]

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The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Rough Sleeping and Begging Charter, now online:

https://t.co/oc9oo5suXN

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And he's made it!!

You can still donate at: https://t.co/Y7RgJoG2PG

Only £30 needed to reach his target!

All donations go towards helping homeless individuals rebuild their… https://t.co/XBKTExhkJb