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Isaiah 58 Project. Supporting the homeless and vulnerable in Shrewsbury. Isaiah 58 Project Why did it begin?. Started in 2001 Researched the needs of the poor in Shrewsbury Only two agencies helping them Health care limited Rehousing limited.
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Isaiah 58 Project Supporting the homeless and vulnerable in Shrewsbury
Isaiah 58 ProjectWhy did it begin? • Started in 2001 • Researched the needs of the poor in Shrewsbury • Only two agencies helping them • Health care limited • Rehousing limited • Fulfil the Scripture of Isaiah 58:6-12 • To bring God’s love onto the streets • Non-judgmental • Practical help to those in need
Isaiah 58 ProjectWhat does it do? Homeless work • Provides food, bedding, clothes • Advice on health, addictions, rehousing • Christmas parties • Press releases Community Work • Provides furniture, food, bedding, clothes, paint. • Information database • Education - reading lessons and computers • Children’s Christmas party
Isaiah 58 ProjectWhat would it like to do? • Evening Centre • Day Centre • Shelter • Recycling Centre
Isaiah 58 ProjectWhat can you do to help? • Weekly food donations • Fund raising • Volunteer • Donate furniture, bedding, clothes, baby items, computers • Storage • Transport
Isaiah 58 ProjectHow to contact us • John Woodyatt - Project Adviser • Tel 01743 271758 or 07808 016875 • Email - theisaiah58.project@virgin.net • Website - Isaiah58project