kcah presentation
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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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