Autumn 2015 newsletter

Autumn 2015 newsletter

The Homeless Drop-In Centre continues its work for the homeless and vulnerably housed, and during the summer we have had about 70 people at each of the twice-weekly sessions. The number sleeping rough in Merton is increasing due to Benefit rule changes, and we are...

12 Oct Open Evening & AGM

Monday 12 October 2015, 5.30pm Open Evening in the Homeless Drop-In Centre at the Salvation Army, 109 Kingston Road SW19 1LT, attended by the Mayor of Merton Councillor David Chung. Come and hear more about the needs of the homeless and our work for them. All welcome....
Stephen Hammond MP visits Homeless Drop-In Centre

Stephen Hammond MP visits Homeless Drop-In Centre

Wimbledon MP Stephen Hammond visited the Drop-In at the Salvation Army hall on Friday 24 June as part of Volunteers Week. He helped serve meals, and thanked volunteers for their work in supporting the homeless.
Wimbledon High School generosity

Wimbledon High School generosity

Andy attended the Wimbledon High School ‘Spring Giving’ assembly in March. Each of the school houses was giving food and money to a local charity, and Hepworth House chose Faith in Action. They collected and gave us more than 30 bags of fresh and tinned food, as well...
January 2015 newsletter

January 2015 newsletter

The Drop-In centre continues its work for the homeless and vulnerably housed, and during these winter months we have about 70 people at each of the twice-weekly sessions. The close working relationship between Faith in Action and the Merton Winter Night Shelters means...
Wimbledon Synagogue support

Wimbledon Synagogue support

The Wimbledon Synagogue are firm supporters of both the Winter Night Shelters and the Faith in Action Merton Homelessness Project. They are one of the faith groups who run a Night Shelter and Yvette Ball, the Faith in Action chair, is a synagogue member. So are some...