And a huge thanks you to everyone of our supporters. We are so thankful to each one of you.
The weather outside is bitterly cold and we are aware of how hard this is on rough sleepers everywhere across the UK. In our community Maidstone Borough and local charities are doing their best to make life a little more comfortable for men and women going through particularly challenging times. And then there is Covid 19 to contend with! Maidstone Day Centre is welcoming clients but on an appointment system so that we can ensure distancing and keep everyone safe. (ring 01622 674064 to make an appointment)
The food bank, Food for Thought, is particularly busy but if you are in need of a food parcel, please contact our manager, Matt Lamb on 01622 674064 or email: manager@homelesscare.org.uk
If you or someone else find yourself suddenly homeless, you can ring Maidstone Borough Council Emergency number for help on 0808 196 3710 or Porchlight on 0800 567 7699
We know that many people are struggling with loneliness and the stress of isolation so our staff are continuing to offer clients reassurance and support via phone calls, where face to face meetings are not possible.
In light of coronavirus restrictions, some churches have decided to donate cash instead of goods this Christmas. If you are interested in supporting our homeless clients this way, please go to our website:
www.homelesscare.org.uk
and click on one of the donate buttons. If you would like to talk to one of us, then pleae ring 01622 674064
Thank you to everyone and please keep safe and positive.

Homeless Care has been working in Maidstone for over 33 years, to support homeless and vulnerable people.
We are a registered charity and our main activity is running a comprehensive service for homeless men and women at Maidstone Day Centre in Knightrider
Street. Over that time, much has changed but our focus remains on helping people going through a difficult time in their lives and we do that through several projects.
Food for Thought, is now going into it's 16th year and in 2020 the need continues, for people who would otherwise go hungry.
Goodsell House is a shared house for homeless men, that was gifted to us by a local philanthropist.Maidstone Christian Care (see below), the name we started with in 1986, remains our link with the local churches who have supported our work from the beginning.
Who are we?
A board of 12 trustees, all volunteers, who are responsible for the decisions that keep the funds coming in and the wheels of the organisation turning.
We have a team of 6 staff members and 6 regular volunteers with another 12 or so who help out on a 'when needed' basis.
Every member of the team works together to run our projects, helping our men and women clients to turn their lives around.
We started as Maidstone Christian Care in 1986 with the objective of supporting homeless and vulnerable people. The charity opened the first Maidstone Day Centre in 1995 in a ground floor flat at Lenworth House and in 2004 moved to 15 Knightrider Street. Knightrider Street was a massive move requiring massive effort, none of it could have been achieved without the support of local churches. Today that strength and determination is even more important as Homeless Care makes the moves for the future it sees, serving the community and helping when things don't go right for so many people. Help, food and shelter are essential for survival for many.
Each of the four projects comes under the umbrella of Homeless Care.
How you can help
We rely on grants from organisations and donations from people in the community, to continue our work. We are always tremendously grateful for even the smallest amount you can give. See our Support Us page for more information.
Regular donations are particularly useful as they allow us to plan our work. Both one off and regular donations can be set up by clicking on the Virgin Money Giving donate button. You will be asked if you wish to add Gift Aid
Adding Gift Aid means that your donation will be increased by 12.5% at no extra cost to you.
If you are posting us a cheque you can include a Gift Aid form and we will do the rest.
Amazing, a joy to come to meet the staff and pals here, Hygiene, food, laundry showers impeccable. I love it. Lucy
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I felt very welcome here, I feel if I need a good meal or a safe place to go I can come here. Megan
A board of 12 trustees, all volunteers, who are responsible for the decisions that keep the funds coming in and the wheels of the organisation turning.
We have a team of 6 staff members and 6 regular volunteers with another 12 or so who help out on a 'when needed' basis.
Every member of the team works together to run our projects, helping our men and women clients to turn their lives around.
We started as Maidstone Christian Care in 1986 with the objective of supporting homeless and vulnerable people. The charity opened the first Maidstone Day Centre in 1995 in a ground floor flat at Lenworth House and in 2004 moved to 15 Knightrider Street. Knightrider Street was a massive move requiring massive effort, none of it could have been achieved without the support of local churches. Today that strength and determination is even more important as Homeless Care makes the moves for the future it sees, serving the community and helping when things don't go right for so many people. Help, food and shelter are essential for survival for many.
Each of the four projects comes under the umbrella of Homeless Care.
How you can help

We rely on grants from organisations and donations from people in the community, to continue our work. We are always tremendously grateful for even the smallest amount you can give. See our Support Us page for more information.
Regular donations are particularly useful as they allow us to plan our work. Both one off and regular donations can be set up by clicking on the Virgin Money Giving donate button. You will be asked if you wish to add Gift Aid
Adding Gift Aid means that your donation will be increased by 12.5% at no extra cost to you.
If you are posting us a cheque you can include a Gift Aid form and we will do the rest.
Amazing, a joy to come to meet the staff and pals here, Hygiene, food, laundry showers impeccable. I love it. Lucy

latest newsletter
Keep up-to-date with the work of the Maidstone day Centre in Threshold, view our latest newsletter in pdf format.
Or if you prefer to see it in print, please provide your name and address by email.

help us help the homeless
Give online through this website
I felt very welcome here, I feel if I need a good meal or a safe place to go I can come here. Megan