I have worked in homeless services including day centres, hostels and night shelters since 1996.

 

From 2008 to 2019 I pioneered homeless  outreach at NLCCI, including advocacy and destitution support for street homeless and people in acute need. Christmas hardship was tackled through Christmas Manna, our December food hamper drive to families and individuals. Referrals were received from Social Servcies, Law Centre, and our local networks.

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In 2018, 2019 and 2022 with the support of Destiny House Intl, I coordinated the Sunday night venue of Brent Shelter of Sanctuary, supported by Housing Justice with partners. In 2020 Pastor Simon jean-Marie recruited me as a Community Pastor and during the first lockdown. I secured funding for a Lockdown Welfare Clinic.

The funding dried up but Destiny House International has continued to fund this work since 2022. 

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Recently I coordinated the Brent Winter Night Shelter based at Crisis Skylight in Harlesden. This was an amazing and rewarding experience working with many partners including ICIC, Crisis, St Mungos  Brent Council SHPS, and the Rough Sleepers Mental Health Project. 

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My work and ethos is deeply rooted in the Christian faith, with a heart and commitment to serve people of all faiths, cultures and identities with sincere respect and sensitivity.