Posts Tagged ‘Hampshire’
2020 in review
2020 – The Strangest Year It’s been something of a strange year for all of us across the world. As a charity, we have faced many new challenges and had to adapt to what some are calling the ‘new normal’. Since our update in March we have been faced with the issues caused by COVID-19,…
Read MoreStories from Lockdown
In our recent newsletter, we wrote about the impact of COVID-19 on our service users. We think these stories are too important not to share have turned them into a blog to help you our 4-months of lockdown. Read part one of this blog by visiting this link.
Read MoreLockdown – How Life Changed for SSJ
Covid-19, A true community partnership On 23rd March 2020, life changed immeasurably in the UK as it had been doing and would continue to do so across the rest of the world. For those living on the street or without a secure place to live, this was a frightening and confusing time. The people of…
Read MoreCan you help with a ‘Raised Plant Bed’ project?
SSJ Hostel looking for garden bed donations: Now more than ever, we are realising the benefit of being outdoors. Many of us have spent the past few weeks and months tending to our gardens and becoming reacquainted with nature. The same has been happening at one of our homelessness hostels in Aldershot, where service users have spent…
Read MoreSocial distancing – from service users to supporters
Louise Bolton, manager of the Family Support Project, has written a blog to help people cope with social distancing. Louise has been putting content together for our service users to help them cope, and we thought it might help our supporters too.
Read MoreWorking co-operatively results in national award shortlisting
The Society of St James and Southern Co-op have been shortlisted for a national award at the Third Sector Business Charity Awards 2020. The two organisations have been shortlisted for the Short-term Partnership category, which recognises the work done by SSJ and Southern Co-op as part of the co-operative’s ‘Love Your Neighbourhood’ programme.
Read MoreNew grant helps SSJ support the vulnerable during Covid-19 outbreak
The Society of St James is delighted to have been awarded a £10,000 grant from the National Emergencies Trust (NET) fund by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation. The funding aims to support local charities and grassroots organisations that have been impacted by Coronavirus and the funding is being distributed through a network…
Read MoreHelp brighten up every day for St James Care
It’s that time of the year when the blossom is falling from trees in the park, daffodils are filling gardens and hanging baskets are blooming with the bright joys of spring. At St James Care, our service users are vulnerable – and are isolated away from all signs of spring. We want to give them…
Read MoreSupport for SSJ from the Rotary Club of Southampton
We are delighted that the Rotary Club of Southampton has once again chosen to support SSJ. The funding will guarantee that the utility room at one our Supported accommodation projects in Southampton, can undergo a full refurbishment.
Read MoreProud of our care and support workers
The tireless efforts of SSJ workers Last night, and quite rightly, the country came together to share their appreciation for the incredible work done by NHS staff members during the outbreak of Covid-19. We know how important care work is – especially in times like today.
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