Charities from across Reading have come together to make people aware of the great work that is done for homeless people across the town.
World Homeless Day is on the 10th October 2017
People are being asked to consider donating to Charities rather than giving money to people begging on the streets.
Below are links to the Charities taking part in the day.
Outreach teams connecting rough sleepers with
Reading Borough Council’s Housing Pathway *
Food distribution in the town centre most evenings
run by FAITH Christian Group in conjunction with
St Mary the Virgin Church, The Butts
Drop-in for food & clothing, with washing facilities and more
used by other local homeless agencies for “surgeries”
Adult alcohol and drug treatment services in Reading
“HOLT Nurses” Health Outreach Liaison Team
physical and mental health nursing outreach to homeless people
Lifehouse accommodation and services for people who are homeless
provided in partnership with our Salvation Army Churches.
preventing homelessness;
housing over 140 disadvantaged and vulnerable people
helping single parents, families, couples and individual;
providing a drop-in advice service and floating support *
Publicity is being part funded by Reading Business Improvement District