Doorstep Homeless Families Project programmes in London

The aim of Doorstep Homeless Families Project is to assist people that are currently in temporary accommodations as well as to get help for individuals that are currently homeless. The charity, which is focused on helping residents in Camden, not only will assist the family with moving into social or private housing, but they also offer other practical support during this process.

All sorts of clients can be assisted by the organisation, whether they are lone parents or families with children. Most of the aid is for people that are living in the hostels that are administered by Doorstep. There is also housing assistance for seniors that live in Camden. The aim is to help people regardless of their age or religion. They can be placed into the hostels run by Doorstep, or people can just receive food, clothing, or other support.

Most of the practical support is aim at helping the hundreds of people that are living in the hostels. They will take priority to any programmes available. There are many needs covered by this service, and they are as follows.

• Food is provided. There is free meals or snacks, or vouchers for food banks in Camden. During the holidays, there may also be Christmas meals or gifts.
• Goods such as books, gently used toys, clothing, baby equipment and household goods are passed out.
• Activities for children, such as clubs and activities for after school.
• Hostel guests can participate in job programmes.
• Information on applying for benefits and government aid, including welfare schemes.

All of the assistance from Doorstep Homeless Families Project is to address needs, whether emotional or financial, of low income families. The aim is to also help them create opportunities so they can live independently.

Hostels are run by Doorstep. There are hundreds of people that can use this form of temporary housing each year. Clients tend to be living on low incomes and are cut off from their family support networks. Many did not qualify from welfare from their local council. Other people seeking lodging are often isolated or the hostels can even house refugees to the Camden area. They can take part in the practical support indicated above. Also, the individuals staying in the hostels are given time so they can save their income for living expenses they are faced with.

For people that stay in the hostel run by the charity, staff from Doorstep try to to assist these individuals. The charity may given them services as well as goods to address a crisis. That can be lack of food, or maybe the person needs clothing. Or the assistance can just make their lives more comfortable as they try to find a permanent housing solution in London.

Not only is there help for the parents, such as information on job programmes, but the Doorstep Homeless Families Project also offers resources for children in Camden. They can develop, learn, and volunteers will help them help them reach their potential. All of these services will enable vulnerable families to gain strength and confidence.

The hostel only has limited space. Most of the assistance above is for the families that are in those accommodations, however Doorstep can also help other struggling residents in Camden. The main office is at 9a-13a Broadhurst Gardens, London, NW6 3QX, and the telephone number is 020 7372 0413.