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No one should wake up homeless

Especially at Christmas. Will you help make tonight someone’s last night on the streets?

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HARP is here to help. Our support starts on the streets where our outreach team is out every day, 365 days a year. Find out how we can help.

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Everyday we're ending homelessness.

HARP is a homeless charity based in Southend. We provide housing, advice and support to over 1,000 people each year who either are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing their home across Essex.

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What we achieved together in 2023/2024

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hours spent on reaching out to support people who are sleeping rough

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people provided with expert advice, a hot meal and clothing at our day centre

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people supported into independence, leaving homelessness for good

"I believe in you"

Jack’s life has turned around since coming to HARP, and he is now in his final year of university studying Clinical & Community Psychology. He describes himself as having the ‘study bug’ and is currently achieving good grades. Jack is even contemplating a Masters at Kings College in London.

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But there is still so much to do

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People are sleeping rough every night in England.

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Households are living in temporary accommodation.

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51% of renters are just one ‘missed’ pay check away from homelessness.

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We are grateful for every gift. You can make even more of a difference with a smaller amount every month, supporting long-term projects and us end homelessness in Southend.

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£29 could cover the cost of a breakfast for a week for a person sleeping rough.


Served at our day centre, providing support and safety, open every day of the year.

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£65 could give someone the chance to talk through their problems with a support worker.


Providing the first step away from homelessness for good.

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£100 could provide a starter pack to someone who is moving out into their own home.


Helping them to feel at home in their own property.

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£3 a month can provide regular breakfasts for a person sleeping rough.


Served at our day centre, providing support and safety, open every day day of the year.

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£7 could cover the cost of a breakfast for someone sleeping rough for a week.


Served at our day centre, providing support and safety, open every day day of the year.

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£12 a month can provide regular breakfasts for a person sleeping rough.


Served at our day centre, providing support and safety, open every day day of the year.

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