Supporting Colchester Korban Project Santa Sleigh Walk
Collecting money for The Mayors Charity and the Korban Project
Location
Hunwicke Rd,Colchester
CO4 3XZ
Date and time
10:00 - 11:45
Monday, 5th of December 2022
Who this task will support
Colchester Korban Project
Colchester Korban is a Christian based charity providing supported housing for 16 – 25 year olds who have found themselves in crisis. We aim to offer young people a home, support and guidance as they prepare themselves for independence. Colchester Korban was started as a churches’ response to youth homelessness.
Nearly half of people living in supported accommodation are aged 16 - 24. Young people have been hit hard by reductions to youth services and welfare reform over the last few years, and assistance with accommodation is needed now more than ever.
"We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty." Mother Teresa
Homelessness among young people is often a hidden issue and many of those facing this problem are still in education, training or work. The rising pressure that comes from being faced with homelessness has a devastating effect on all areas of life.
Korban has been providing young people with a place of care and safety since 2008. We continue to see homelessness among young people as an issue that must be addressed.
A small team of dedicated staff handle the day-to-day running of the project. The charity is overseen by a Board of Trustees made up of local people with a variety of skills, who all carry a passion to help homeless young people. We are thrilled to have the Right Reverend Roger Morris, Bishop of Colchester as our patron.
Join the Santa Sleigh to shake buckets and help walk the route.
How are you getting there?
Discussion
Location
Hunwicke Rd,Colchester
CO4 3XZ
Date and time
10:00 - 11:45
Monday, 5th of December 2022
Who this task will support
Colchester Korban Project
Colchester Korban is a Christian based charity providing supported housing for 16 – 25 year olds who have found themselves in crisis. We aim to offer young people a home, support and guidance as they prepare themselves for independence. Colchester Korban was started as a churches’ response to youth homelessness.
Nearly half of people living in supported accommodation are aged 16 - 24. Young people have been hit hard by reductions to youth services and welfare reform over the last few years, and assistance with accommodation is needed now more than ever.
"We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty." Mother Teresa
Homelessness among young people is often a hidden issue and many of those facing this problem are still in education, training or work. The rising pressure that comes from being faced with homelessness has a devastating effect on all areas of life.
Korban has been providing young people with a place of care and safety since 2008. We continue to see homelessness among young people as an issue that must be addressed.
A small team of dedicated staff handle the day-to-day running of the project. The charity is overseen by a Board of Trustees made up of local people with a variety of skills, who all carry a passion to help homeless young people. We are thrilled to have the Right Reverend Roger Morris, Bishop of Colchester as our patron.
Walkable
As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.
Ideal for beginners
Hunwicke Rd,
Colchester
CO4 3XZ
Led by Tav
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Age Restriction
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