Posts Tagged ‘SSJ’
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 MoreBehind the scenes – my 12 months at SSJ
My year of learning at SSJ Twelve months ago I started working at the Society of St James as their Social Media, Communications, and Marketing Officer. I remember my first day in the office like it was yesterday – turning up as early as I possibly could – after catching the 6am ferry from the…
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 MoreOur International Women’s Day
A successful IWD for our female service users This weekend saw the first of our events taking place in Portsmouth and Hampshire to give our female service users the chance to enjoy what most women see as a normal event. The events have been made possible thanks to the support from Homeless Link, Southern Co-op…
Read MoreNational Lottery funding is a boost for Re-Fit
Re-Fit Boost The Society of St James is delighted to have been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund for two projects in 2020 and we would like to thank the National Lottery and its players for their support.
Read MoreVital SSJ documents to be translated thanks to offer of support
Translation made easy for SSJ We at SSJ are really excited about the offer of support from Luke and the team at TranslationServices.com to translate some of our essential support documents into various languages. This will help make our services even more accessible to our service users who are already dealing with multiple disadvantages and complex…
Read More50th birthday celebrations raise money for SSJ
James chooses to support SSJ for his 50th We’ve posted about the many ways people have raised money for SSJ, but one, in particular, has come to the attention of the Society of St James. When approaching 2020, the year of his 50th birthday, James Morgan wanted to do something a little different – and…
Read MoreActs of Kindness
One moment can change a life February 17th is #RandomActsOfKindnessDay, and it got me thinking about what I have done recently to offer help or support to somebody in need. How often we walk by people who look like they are in trouble, not wanting to interrupt, or perhaps just too busy and in a…
Read MoreSolent Concert Orchestra raising money for SSJ
We’re delighted that the Solent Concert Orchestra is supporting SSJ with it’s concert at All Saint’s Church, Freemantle, on 1st March.
Read MoreHow you can help us long term
Every donation to SSJ makes a difference to the lives of those who are at risk of homelessness. This means that any time you donate to one of our campaigns, you are helping make a difference to the life of somebody who has been affected by homelessness – by giving us the chance to move…
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