Crisis

Every year we are amazed and humbled by the number of people who give their time to make Crisis at Christmas happen. None of it would be possible without the army of selfless volunteers who step up to give our guests the happiest Christmas possible, and help them start their journey out of homelessness. Already a few thousand people have signed up for shifts on our website but we still need more, especially people with specialist skills including drivers, physiotherapists, entertainers, hairdressers and barbers, eye care professionals, podiatrists and oral health professionals. We also need hotel volunteers able to do night shifts or help after Christmas until we finally finish in January. Those are just a few of the roles we need help to fill this year. There's a full list of all the ways you can help on our website. Find out more and sign up today: https://lnkd.in/etnzQN-w

There are lots of practical ways to help Crisis at Christmas. We're often approached by people who want to donate useful gifts such as warm clothing, food or snacks for our Christmas guests. Gifts have ranged from a warm scarf to a ton of veg! So, our centres draw up lists of items that can help. For some centres it's easiest to just create a wishlist on Amazon so supporters can order them online and they can be delivered in one go. Others will be open for in-person deliveries. For example, our warehouse in Canning Town will be open for donations 2 – 8 December, from 10am – 4pm. Find out more about how you can donate gifts in kind: https://lnkd.in/eJTTvTp4 and we'll be adding in information for each area as it becomes available

📢 We are hiring! Assistant Shop Manager in Ealing Broadway. Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at a pivotal moment as Shop from Crisis opens a new location right in the heart of Ealing Broadway! We’re looking for an Assistant Manager who shares our passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience and plays a part in creating a space where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to contribute to our mission. Watch the video below to learn more about what its like to be an Assistant Shop Manager at Crisis 👇 🌟 Salary: £33,920 per annum 🌟 Location: Ealing Broadway, 5 The Mall, London, W5 2PJ 🌟 Contract: Permanent - December 2024 start date Apply today or share this post with your network: https://lnkd.in/etVN-Ayb #endinghomelessness #wearehiring #retailjobs

"By fundraising, I'm helping to lighten the darkness in people’s lives"⭐ This week's supporter star is Caroline, who raised £1,450 for Crisis by decorating her garden with Christmas lights and inviting her community to visit in return for a donation. Join us in saying a huge thank you to Caroline for lighting up her community to help end homelessness, and leave a comment below.👇 There are so many ways to fundraise and the sky really is the limit! Visit our website for more ideas about how you can fundraise for Crisis this Christmas: https://bit.ly/48wESJw

If you’ve ever wondered exactly what Crisis at Christmas involves and just what it means to all the people who make it happen – our guests, volunteers, staff and supporters – here’s everything you need to know. We’re gearing up for this year’s services now and urgently need your support. This Christmas can be the beginning of a life beyond homelessness for someone just like Freya or Gerald. Donate here: https://bit.ly/3CjSQCr Thank you so much for your continued support.

This week's supporter stars are all the staff at Baker Ross Ltd⭐ Our supporters, Baker Ross, recently hosted a staff bake sale and raised £120.36 for Crisis! Chanelle from Baker Ross tells us more. "This year, here at Baker Ross. we're proudly celebrating 50 years in business, and as part of the celebrations, we're embarking on a special mission to complete 50 Good Deeds. "One of our valued customers inspired us to support people experiencing homelessness, so we decided to raise money for Crisis by hosting a company-wide bake sale. "We gathered our talented bakers, spread the word across our office and warehouse, and hosted a two-day event that brought everyone together. It was truly heartwarming to see so many of our staff contribute, whether by purchasing yummy homemade treats or simply donating to this important cause." Inspired? Fundraise for Crisis this Christmas with your organisation and help someone build a life beyond homelessness: https://bit.ly/4hpxu6K

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“I felt so much pressure and my life just spiralled out of control.” When Gaz came to Crisis, homelessness had worn him down physically and mentally. “I’ve always been a positive person and helped other people. Always had a caring nature but I had a tough childhood. “The first time I walked into Crisis, I felt like someone finally cared. It was the first time I wasn’t just surviving. Crisis helped me have a structure instead of going mad and being out on the street. I don’t know what I would have done without them. It’s not rocket science. If you haven’t got a roof over your head, it’s going to be difficult to progress in life.” Gaz, a previous Crisis member, now volunteers at Crisis at Christmas and last year wrote the foreword to the Crisis at Christmas magazine. “I’ve met some amazing people and getting involved with everything at Christmas with Crisis made my Christmas. The supporters and the donors, their money is going to good use. It’s changing people’s lives." This Christmas, we are expecting to welcome over 6,000 people like Gaz through our doors. This Christmas can be the beginning of a life beyond homelessness. Read more of Gaz’s story and find out how you can donate to #CrisisatChristmas this year: https://bit.ly/3YJtdTt

Interested in volunteering for #CrisisAtChristmas but not sure what's involved? We're looking for all kinds of people. Yes, we need people who can do Christmas lunches but we also need good listeners. Companionship is an essential part of our Christmas. Helping people to reconnect with others and rebuild their confidence is an important step on their journey out of homelessness for good. Veteran volunteer Lydia explained how she spent one day over Christmas last year: "I spent a whole day last year with the sweetest lady. We met while she was queuing to get her eyes tested. We chatted over cake and a hot chocolate, we chatted some more while she got her hair cut and washed, we played bingo and ended our day with some arts and crafts. We both left each other feeling really happy to have met one another." Find out more: https://bit.ly/48n2Oix