GETTING INVOLVED!!
Come to one of our weekly handouts - every Saturday at midday.
Although it takes place every week, it is not a compulsory activity.
Message us if you're interested and we can add you onto the group chat for it where you can let us know what weeks you're comfortable joining us for!
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Have a coffee at Social Bite or a meal at Vesta!
They are both run by a charity called 'Social Bite' which began in 2012 when a young homeless man named Peter asked for a job. Now, their aim is for 1 in 4 of the team to have come from a background of homelessness. They also have a 'Pay it Forward' system where customers can pay for some food in advance for people experiences homelessness to get later on.
Help us support the charities in Edinburgh dedicated to helping those who struggle with homelessness:
Fresh Start
Helping people who have experienced homelessness with setting up their new home.
Providing painting & decorative services, gardening meet-ups, food, essential goods to make a house a home, advice & info, cooking classes, and the means for a home cooked meal.
Website: https://www.freshstartweb.org.uk
Simon Scotland
Working 7 days a week supporting people who appear to be at risk of homelessness and rough sleeping
Alongside their main initiative, they organise the 'Streetreads' library, 'By My Side' app, 'Get Digital' program (providing mobile phones/tablets, unlimited data & training), and an outreach support.
Still not sure how to help?
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You have spare books/clothes lying around that you no longer want or need.
Message us & we can organise a time to pick them up for you.
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You have a passion for journalism, photography, video editing, communications, marketing/advertising, leadership etc.
Join our team!!! The more the merrier.
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You walk past a homeless person in Edinburgh.
Buy them a coffee/snack or just have a chat with them (it would make their day!)