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Introduction To Doorway Doorway is a new venture based on what we learnt during our 2-year pilot scheme "North Wiltshire Homelessness Project". The title reflects the fact that our door is open to homeless guests and also to those who have problems which affect their ability to cope with work and a tenancy. Our new emphasis is on meaningful activities to help people learn skills which will help them to 'open new doors' and move on in their lives. |
 Doorway Volunteers |
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What Problem? Homelessness
is often an invisible problem in rural areas like North Wiltshire.
Unlike the big cities, rough sleepers are rarely seen. People
finding themselves without a roof in Chippenham, perhaps because
of a relationship breakdown, are often taken in by friends and
allowed to sleep on the floor, rather than remain on the streets.
They are the ‘Hidden Homeless’ of North Wiltshire. |
 'Sofa Surfing' by John Wiseman (guest) |
| What We Do North Wiltshire Homelessness
Project was set up by CVS North Wiltshire and The Salvation
Army, Chippenham Corps in 2003 to find out more about single
homelessness in our area. In January 2004 we
opened a drop-in centre for homeless adults at The Salvation
Army's premises in Chippenham town centre providing a hot
meal, laundry facilities, information and one to one support.
We quickly realised that many of our guests have complex needs
such as mental health problems, debts, substance use and educational
needs, which are likely to affect their ability to hold down
a job and a tenancy. Diary of a Drop-in Session As part of a recent
funding application for a Support Worker submitted to Chippenham
Borough Lands Charity, Doorway recorded the diary of a drop-in
session to back up our claim that we don't just serve hot
meals! Opening Hours:
What Can You Do?
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The Salvation Army Hall
Foghamshire
Chippenham
North Wiltshire
SN15 1HB
tel: 01249 445385
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