Photograph of the event
Our next Lunch and Learn in partnership with The Connection will be in February 2019 with e-invitations to be circulated in December. Ensure your staff register as we work together with our businesses to increase the level of awareness of this critical topic.
Thank you to our members that attended our Lunch and Learn Workshop yesterday in partnership with our Outreach partners The Connection at St Martin’s-in-the-Fields.
The session gave attendees a detailed overview of our Outreach service and how you and your business can play a positive role in working together to find support and solutions for homelessness and rough sleeping in the Heart if London and wider West End.
Meeting overview: What you can do?
- For people on the street during the day (7am – 7pm) – you can refer to our Street Enagagement Advisor, Louise Kennard, who will respond and provide feedback
- For people rough sleeping overnight – Make a referral to Streetlink. Download the app or refer online.
- Through interaction, encourage people to access The Connection day centre for access to food, showers, laundry, medical help, employment support, immigration advice, housing advice and support.
- Get involved in our diverted giving campaign by your business installing a TAP donation unit. Find out more about TAP London. If your business is interested in hosting a TAP donation point, please get in touch with us by emailing operations@heartoflondonbid.co.uk
- Subscribe to St Mungo’s Homelesswise to receive further information and advice on homelessness
- Volunteer at St Mungo’s or The Connection to support our outreach services.
In an emergency
- If you have serious concerns about somebody’s welfare – call 999
- If you are concerned about crime or Anti-Social Behaviour – contact the police or Westminster City Council.