On the 10th of the 10th 2010 millions of people around the world will mark World Homeless Day in many varied ways and change the lives of homeless people in their local community.

 Overview

The purpose of World Homeless Day is to draw attention to homeless people’s needs locally and provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness, while taking advantage of the stage an ‘international day’ provides.

Doorway's Sponsored Sky Dive

Doorway is extremely proud to be highlighting World Homeless Day 2010 by organising a sponsored sky dive on the same day - 10th October 2010.

Kev Long, Doorway's Support Manager and a member of the public, Amesha Poyster, will be jumping out of an airplane to increase awareness for the homeless and to raise much needed funding for the Doorway drop-in sessions.

Amesha Poyster said "I am so looking forward to taking my jump for such a great cause. In a way it mimics the cause, standing high, taking a mighty fall and then picking myself back up."

Kev Long said "I'm really excited about doing this jump. I love the work we do at Doorway and the more support we can get the better. Our drop-in centre is a much needed resource for our guests in the local community."

For further information or to sponsor either Kev or Amesha please contact the Doorway Office on 01249 445385 or email

article added 14.09.10
Updated 18.10.10