HopeHomes, the housing programme run by New Hope, is celebrating 10 years of providing safe, affordable accommodation and ongoing tenancy support to people who have previously been homeless in Watford.
September is the perfect time to rethink the way we shop. Second Hand September is an annual campaign encouraging people to boycott buying brand-new clothing and embrace pre-loved fashion instead.
Residents from New Hope House and HopeHomes recently enjoyed a memorable day out at the seaside in Littlehampton. Organised by the Cultivate team and funded by donations, the trip gave residents the chance to take a break from their usual routines and spend a relaxing day together by the scenic West Sussex coast.
A team of five from Touchstone Underwriting of Iveco House, Watford Junction, will lace up their walking boots on Saturday, September 12, to take on the famous Thames Bridges Challenge, raising funds for New Hope.
New Hope House is taking practical steps to become greener after receiving a £300 grant from Hertfordshire Community Foundation. The funding has enabled New Hope to invest in a water butt and water collection system, a hot composting system and a Bokashi composting system.
Oli has lived experience of homelessness and here is his six nuggets of wisdom for anyone who may find themselves in that desperate situation. And you don’t have to be experiencing homelessness to appreciate the worth of his words.