Celebrating Good Shepherd's 50th Anniversary
In the grand tapestry of 50 years, Good Shepherd has woven a profound legacy of compassion, resilience, and transformative impact - a beacon of hope and compassion in the fight against homelessness, addiction, and poverty.
Their dynamic mission involves:
- Ending homelessness
- Building recovery
- Carving pathways out of poverty
Good Shepherd thrives on values of hospitality, compassion, truth, respect, and justice. With a dedicated team, with over half sharing personal experiences, enriching their approach and ensuring excellence in care.
Enveloped in these principles, we face the difficulties of Wolverhampton—ranking among the top 10% for deprivation in England, contending with elevated poverty levels, and confronting staggering inequality. Urgency resonates in the context of soaring youth unemployment rates, emphasising the imperative for immediate action.
How can Good Shepherd help?
Good Shepherd is providing crisis support including food, practical support, and interventions to relieve homelessness, support to prevent people from becoming homeless and interventions and activities that support recovery from homelessness, mental health, and addiction.
With goals to:
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Be a provider of quality care and support driven by our values
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Be a trusted and responsible employer
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Be an innovative and dynamic charity
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Remain a strong and financially viable charity
How to help the homeless?
Join us in the collective effort to make a difference in the lives of those in need. By enrolling in our volunteer programme, you become an essential part of our community, actively contributing to helping the homeless, supporting recovery, and creating pathways out of poverty. Together, we collaborate to offer vital support and guidance, creating a meaningful impact on the lives of those navigating adversity.
From regular monthly donations to essential food supplies, your contributions make an immense difference. Your commitment to help homeless people is a beacon of hope, allowing us to extend our reach and provide essential services to those who need it most. By donating to our homeless charity, you are actively participating in the journey towards positive change and building a better future for those facing challenges.
Helping the homeless at Christmas
The holiday season is a time for spreading joy and goodwill, and what better way to do so than by helping the homeless at Christmas? Making a positive impact on the lives of those less fortunate doesn't just involve giving, but giving thoughtfully. Consider contributing to initiatives that actively help homeless people, ensuring that your generosity creates a lasting effect.
YOU CAN HELP
By choosing to donate to a homeless charity like Good Shepherd. Regular monthly donations to essential food supplies, your donations will make a huge difference to so many lives.
Resource hub: Resource Hub - Good Shepherd Wolverhampton (gsmwolverhampton.org.uk)
