Housing Justice Road-show ;
A Lancashire Housing and Homelessness Event
Thursday November 12th 9.30- 4pm in Preston
Tickets are going fast but there is limited capacity so to be sure of your place book your free ticket online today go to www.homelessinpreston.org.uk
This is going to be a significant event for everyone across the county who is concerned with homeless people and housing issues in Lancashire today. We are particularly keen to emphasize the role of the church in tackling homelessness, and would love to see Church leaders, street pastors and Christian volunteers in the many drop ins and places of welcome around the county at the conference sharing experiences and learning how we can improve our ministry among homeless and vulnerable people.
We have secured as keynote speakers Alison Gelder and Jon Kurht who are well known nationally for their expertise in this field. They both have important things to to teach and encourage the church in respect of homelessness. They will be backed up on the day in workshop sessions by members of the Housing Justice team, by housing professionals from Lancashire's local councils, and by people with lots of experience in homelessness projects around Lancashire. Add in your own experiences and questions and this will make it a day not to be missed.
It is a free event but tickets must be ordered in advance. There will be a simple lunch - though we would welcome donations of £3 on the day to cover some costs. IF you have particular dietary requirements please contact the organiser when you book your tickets or at the latest by 1st November.
You can download a poster for the event here
and a guide on How to Help the Homeless this Winter
This event has been planned by a group representing a partnership of
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Together Lancashire
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Methodist Action North West
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Caritas Care
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Housing Justice
·An event aimed at the leaders and congregations of churches and Christians of Lancashire
·There will be some Christian prayer and theology during the day but the event is inclusive and open to all people of goodwill
·It is for all those who are concerned about homeless people and housing issues, including clergy, housing professionals, volunteers in homeless projects and activities, and people who have struggled personally with housing issues or have been homeless.
· Aiming to inspire and inform everyone about how best the church / Christians can make a difference around these issues
·Sharing information and best practice from housing professionals and charities
It is a free event but tickets must be ordered in advance. There will be a simple lunch - though we would welcome donations of £3 on the day to cover some costs. IF you have particular dietary requirements please contact the organiser when you book your tickets or at the latest by 1st November.
To book your free ticket online today go to www.homelessinpreston.org.uk
Registered Charity no 1147848 Registered company no 07966145
Together Lancashire Website http://www.cuf.org.uk/together-lancashire
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