Steps away from the street: Home Gems (360G-CR-2526448)

The Welcome Organisation provide a range of support and advice services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Belfast. Working with people with complex needs including mental health and addiction issues the centre provides street outreach, access to washing, healthy food and life skills, advice and support to access accommodation and opportunities to develop confidence and get involved with training and employment. Comic Relief funding will contribute to expanding the Home Gems furniture recycling project which will support people to refurbish furniture to make their new accommodation feel like home and develop skills in upholstery, carpentry and decorating.