ALMO residents providing 'move-on packs' for homeless

Published by Ross Macmillan for Stockport Homes in Housing and also in Local Government

H3 (the constituted group of current and former residents from Stockport Homes’ Temporary Accommodation Schemes) have begun to provide ‘move-on-packs’ to homeless families in Stockport. 

The ‘move-on-packs’ contain a range of items from kettles and toasters to crockery, cutlery and irons. The H3 Group was able to fund over 100 packs after they raised over £900 selling Christmas cards and raffle tickets. 

The group have also received another funding boost after being awarded £1,000 by the Red Nose Day Community Cash fund. This money will be spent on tailor-made training and skills workshops, which H3 members can pass on to other homeless residents. 

Chrissie Ince, Chair of H3 said, “I am delighted with the fantastic results that the H3 Group have achieved so far. The group will continue to work hard to raise more money to help the homeless people in Stockport to get back on their feet, and also learn to help themselves along the way.” 

For more information about H3, please contact Stockport Homes’ Customer Involvement Team on 0161 474 2862 or email customer.involvement@stockporthomes.org

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Notes for Editor:

H3 (Helping the Homeless into Housing)

H3 is a constituted group of current and ex-residents of Stockport Homes’ Temporary Accommodation Schemes who meet every two months to discuss issues and improvements relating to the three schemes. 

The group scrutinises policies and procedures, identifies gaps in provision and also submits bids for funding to improve services at the schemes. It also looks at areas such as training and fundraising to provide an enhanced service to people have been homeless; for example, this year the group has been tasked with operating the annual Christmas card competition which has in the past two years raised over £600 for services relating to homeless people. 

The H3 has an elected committee of current and former residents, and is supported by a number of Stockport Homes’ staff. Together with those attending the meetings they seek to support and empower vulnerable homeless people to seek housing, employment, new skills and social opportunities.

For further information please contact:

Jane Ratcliff
Marketing and Communications Manager
Stockport Homes   
Tel: 0161 474 2863