Posts Tagged ‘End Homelessness’
More Than a Setback: Why Every Attempt at Recovery Matters
“I was always considered a serial relapser. I think I am a serial trier.” It is one of the simplest lines in Joe’s story, but perhaps one of the most powerful. Two ways of describing the same person. One focuses on what went wrong. The other recognises something equally important: the fact that, despite…
Read MoreGoing beyond the kindness of a coffee: How your donations help end homelessness
A warm coffee, a friendly smile or a kind conversation can make someone’s day. Small acts of kindness matter, particularly for someone experiencing homelessness. But what does it take to make a lasting difference? At The Society of St James (SSJ), we know that people want to see an end to homelessness. We also understand…
Read MoreCommunity Day Rehab: Supporting those in Need
What is Community Day Rehab? The Society of St James and Inclusion (part of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) are here to support and guide people through a drug and alcohol recovery journey. At CDR there is a belief that no one is broken or needs fixing, but as humans we can, and do, get…
Read MoreMaking Hep C History in Portsmouth
World Hepatitis Day provides an opportunity to celebrate a significant milestone for Portsmouth. Through the dedication of partner organisations, frontline teams and people with lived experience, the city has achieved hepatitis C micro-elimination within its adult drug and alcohol treatment service. This achievement is about much more than statistics. It reflects months of partnership working…
Read MoreHow Accommodation Based Support Empowers the Journey Out of Homelessness
The path to independent living isn’t always a straight line; more often than not, it is a journey taken one steady step at a time. Within our mission to tackle homelessness, the Accommodation Based Support service serves as a vital bridge for individuals transitioning toward long-term stability. Operating across eight properties in Southampton, this service…
Read MoreThe SSJ Academy
The SSJ Academy is about more than learning new skills – it’s about creating opportunities, building confidence, and helping people move forward with purpose. Whether through education, meaningful activities, or volunteering, every step taken can make a lasting difference.
Read MoreOur Christmas Advent Calendar Is Here!
Christmas is coming! Our virtual advent calendar is launching on our social media channels today, featuring original poetry written by people with lived experience and performed by service users, volunteers and members of the SSJ team.
Read MoreWe are looking for new Trustees
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The Society of St James as a Trustee where you will be able to have an impact on the work we do to end homelessness. We are looking for Trustees who are as committed as we are about tackling social disadvantage and supporting people to realise their full…
Read MoreLenny’s Heartwarming Journey: Climbing for a Cause
Inspired by the IOM Snowdon trip, committed and brave fundraiser, Lenny Court, aged 9, also decided to climb Mount Snowdon in July to raise funds to support people who have been rough sleeping. Lenny has been supporting our work since he was 5 collecting donations to help the homeless starting with 100 coats in 2019,…
Read MoreWhat does Christmas mean to people affected by homelessness?
What is Christmas to those without a home? What does Christmas mean to people who are affected by homelessness? Do they notice the bright lights, do they watch people walk by – Christmas shopping in the cold evenings? Do they wonder what might happen if they had the chance to enjoy a traditional Christmas, as…
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