Doorstep Homeless Families Project
About Organisation
Doorstep provides services to families who live in the two hostels above its premises and in other temporary accommodation in the area. Doorstep helps approximately 200-250 people each year by providing a range of services, including:
Our services
Our services have been developed over the years in direct response to the needs that families have expressed:
- Opportunities for children and young people to play, learn and develop at our after school club, crèches, Youth Project and drop-ins.
- Joint activities with the partner organisations.
- Regular creative & educational activities for adults.
- Information, support and guidance for parents.
- A programme of special activities and outings during the summer and school holidays.
- A weekly ‘bazaar’ giving access to free essential goods donated by the wider community.
- Free daily access to laundry facilities.
- Family food packages, healthy snacks and meals