Vacancies. Recruiting right now for a number of new career opportunities at CENS. Click on link for job descriptions and application details. colchesternightshelter.org.uk/vacancies/

Thursday 11th March was good day for people facing homelessness. Two key decisions mean life-saving services can now be accessed. 🧵[1/5]

Great work from the JVCI. Covid vaccine: Homeless people to be prioritised bbc.com/news/health-56…

What does a week in the life of a StreetLink phone line leader look like? Aneira takes us through a normal week of supporting StreetLink and our outreach team, helping #homeless people to move away from the streets. Jess McCabe Inside Housing insidehousing.co.uk/insight/a-week…

So much progress has been made. Let’s hope we can learn lessons and build on this. #EveryoneIn

March4CENS completed! Over 7 million steps in 31 days to raise money for the shelter. Thanks for all your donations. You can still donate here gf.me/u/zf6pfi. #endhomelessness

Attending the official re-opening of CENS after a substantial refurbishment and meeting William who has done a great job fundraising a large sum for CEN. This refurbishment will allow the charity to expand services and better support the homeless in our community.

Christmas came early at CENS yesterday when staff from Colchester Hospital kindly dropped off some donations for our residents. Thank you so much. #homelessness

Thanks to everyone who donated to our #foodbanks & FareShare during both of this year’s Tesco Food Collections. We’re working towards a future where no one needs to use a #foodbank but these donations will make such a difference to people in crisis. Thank you! #EveryCanHelps

We want to say a big thanks to Musicians Supporting the Homeless for all their fundraising. Find out more here cens4homeless.org.uk/musicians-supp… #endhomelessness

Today is Time To Talk Day. Don’t stay silent over mental health. Find out more about the link between homelessness and mental health here: cens4homeless.org.uk/its-time-to-ta… #TimeToTalk

Thanks FareShare for delivering much-needed food for the shelter. To find out what Pete cooked up, head to our website cens4homeless.org.uk/ready-steady-c… #fareshare #Homeless #donate

If we’re going to turn back the tide on women’s homelessness, the government must reverse the damaging welfare cuts that are making it even harder for women to afford to live anywhere. But to eradicate homelessness for good we need to build good quality social homes. #IWD

Big thanks to Stanway Garden Centre for their generous donation. CENS garden looking lush. #Donations #Colchester

Thanks for all your amazing Easter donations. Small things make a big difference. Happy Easter all. #cens4homeless #Easter2022 #Colchester

Mental health problems can be both a cause and consequence of #homelessness. In London, 44% of those #SleepingRough have #MentalHealth support needs, and 33% have drug support needs. Read the full report 👉 mungos.org/publication/ho… #StressAwarenessMonth

Did you know there are grants and benefits to help pay for your energy bills? Here’s what you need to know ⤵️ citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energ…

A gift from a resident who successfully moved on yesterday. Good luck. #homeless #Colchester