support

A guest who was sleeping in his van,  has recently been housed, but the accommodation was completely unfurnished. Friends of Haven donated kitchen equipment, sitting room and bedroom furniture, and hired a van for the delivery of the same from four separate households. Haven also advised him on and secured a Kent County Council Hardship grant for the purchase of white goods for his kitchen.

A young mother experiencing financial difficulties was referred to us by a trusted third party and is receiving help with food. She will be referred to Citizens Advice, or similar, when she feels able to discuss her circumstances

One of our volunteers, a retired locksmith, refurbishes bikes and has just delivered one to a regular guest, a lady who has been housed, but who enjoys the independence of riding a “Haven-ly Restored” cycle!