Posts Tagged ‘Southampton’
News: Closure of Re-cycle Bikes
Re-Cycle Bikes to close in June 2021. In light of this we have stopped receiving donations and thus will no longer be able to collect donated bikes as from today (7/6/21). Re-Cycle would like to thank our supporters for the contributions they have made over the years. We will be selling the remainder of the…
Read MoreInterview with Senior Managers on COVID-19
Earlier this year, Dennis Jones, turned the spotlight onto our Senior Management team and asked them to reflect on what has happened since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. They discussed first reactions to lockdown 1 and their initial fears, shared stories from the frontline, and talked about how proud they are of everyone involved.…
Read MoreThank you from all at SSJ
We would just like to say a thank you to everybody who has supported SSJ in 2020. It has been a challenging year for everybody – but the support from people and businesses from across Hampshire has meant a great deal to SSJ staff and service users. We all hope that 2021 will be a…
Read MoreChristmas: Behind the scenes
It’s been a busy few months as we go from another lockdown and into the Christmas season. Across our projects we are putting in an effort to make Christmas as joyous as possible for people who have a history of homelessness and addiction.
Read MoreThe Rotary Club of Southampton help spread Christmas Cheer
Christmas Cheer for SSJ Care Homes Thank you to the Rotary Club of Southampton for sharing festive cheer with the delivery of 40 Christmas hamper to our Care Homes this week. Donations like this make a big difference to our residents at Christmas, especially in what has been a challenging year for staff, residents and…
Read MoreChristmas Appeal Update
We are aware that times are hard for most people right now and that is why we are delighted that we have been able to meet our first target of £5,000 for our Christmas Meal Appeal. The first week saw unprecedented support from supporters across the South, helping us reach more than £1,000 within the…
Read MoreSikh Sewa Society provide delicious curries for SSJ
Sikh Volunteers Put Smiles on Faces with Curries There is something incredibly special and warming about a curry – and vulnerable adults across Southampton have been able to enjoy this feeling thanks to support from local Sikh Sewa Society. Lovingly prepared by volunteers from the Gurdwara Guru Tegh Bahadar Sahib in Southampton, the delicious curries…
Read MoreNew Mountain Bikes thanks to Grant Award
Grant for Mountain Bikes will Benefit Service Users My Journey Community Grants and Southampton Council have awarded £4,000 to the Society of St James and Saints4Sport which will help pay for much-needed mountain bikes. Saints4Sport offers vulnerable people who have been affected by complex issues the chance to enjoy sporting activities such as mountain biking…
Read MoreJamies Computers – Helping you get Connected
Get Connected with Jamies Jamies Computers is proud to announce our collaboration with our Community Partners SO:Linked, TWICS, Drop The Mask Productions and more, to launch the “SO:Let’s Connect” project. The pilot is funded by SO18 Big Local and is therefore initially covering Townhill Park, Harefield and parts of Midanbury but we hope to expand…
Read MoreSSJ supported by transatlantic law firm
Law Firm Support Makes a Difference Here at SSJ we are extremely lucky to be supported by so many socially minded local businesses and included in this are the wonderful team at the Southampton offices of transatlantic law firm, Womble Bond Dickinson. Last year the team raised a significant amount of money, matched by funding…
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