kcah presentation

Kingston Churches Action Homelessness

Bringing hope and support to homeless people

in Kingston

Who do we help?Single people who are:

•Homeless – on the streets and “sofa surfing”•At risk becoming

homeless•Having serious problems

with a private landlord

How do we help?1. . Drop-in Advice Service

Open 10am – 1pm Monday – Friday

Help with benefits, maximising income, statutory rights, accessing

health services and securing temporary accommodation, eg Joel

and YMCA

400+ new visitors every yearAnd over 1,000 return visits

2. Temporary Housing

•Use of 9 shared properties – 8 for men, 1 for women •Up to 37 tenants•Up to 2 years tenancy• Each tenant has a Support

Plan

3. Support in seeking work

Job Club

Tuesday afternoons 2 - 4pm

4. Emergency items• Sleeping bags •Backpacks and rucksacks• Food Bank vouchers • Emergency food• Sanitary items•Basic clothing

55 sleeping bags being donated by the Al-Khair Foundation

So, why are single people homeless in the Royal Borough

of Kingston?

I had a bust up with my

partner

My parents kicked me out

I couldn’t claim benefits

Hard drugs took over

my lifeI couldn’t pay the

rent

I lost my job

The Council won’t help because I’m

single

I can’t function without alcohol

My friend died

Kingston Churches Action Homelessness

See our website www.kcah.org.uk

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