Welcome

We are a small, registered charity that runs a day centre for homeless and vulnerable people in Maidstone.

Welcome to our website which will tell you a little about what we do. If you want to know more then please e-mail us at:

info@homelessinmaidstone.org.uk

But first - a background to who we are and what we are doing to make a difference to the lives of some of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

Each weekday between 25 and 35 men and women come through our door. They may be old friends or new faces. Each one has different needs, it could be simply a hot meal, shower, clean clothes and help with filling in benefit forms. Sometimes people arrive at the Day Centre carrying such a huge burden of longstanding problems that they feel totally helpless, alone and very frightened. The first message from staff and volunteers is that they are not alone and that together we can work towards finding the light at the end of the tunnel.

Many clients have lost all contact with their family. Some were in care from a very early age and have never known what it is like to have the support and love of a Mum or Dad. Separation is all too common today and in our experience the break up of a marriage or long term relationships can so easily lead to the rejected partner or the unwanted son or daughter becoming homeless.

HOMELESSNESS DOESN'T JUST HAPPEN TO OTHER PEOPLE - IT COULD BE YOU

Homeless people are still seen by some as stereo-types but times have changed and the cost of housing has brought many new people to the Centre. These are people who in the past would not have used our services; men and women in low paid jobs, those facing separation or those dealing with the consequences of drug and alcohol abuse by someone close to them. Our work increasingly involves families and the children who need support through a difficult period in their lives.

With the support of local people and the relevant agencies we can help our clients to turn their lives around and take their places alongside the rest of us in the community.

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