Shelter to open for people sleeping rough this winter
HARP is gearing up to ensure that local people in Southend who are currently sleeping rough don’t have to be out in the cold this winter....
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HARP 24 2024 Registration is now open.
You can now register for our 2024 event taking place from Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th July. This year you can camp from Friday 5th. More exciting updates will be coming soon.
My life drastically changed for the better when I walked into HARP
“I was sleeping on the seafront with just my two bags, my clothes and my medication. I was using every day for about three and half years...
“I was always worried about safety because of the way I drank." - Kim's story
Kim had been rough sleeping for about five years after losing her house due to excessive drinking, trying her best to cope with past...
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“After all the years I’ve been with HARP, it’s nice to volunteer and give something back" - Nick
Nick was rough sleeping, and struggling to keep a tenancy due to dealing with longstanding addiction issues, stretching back to...
"It's good for my soul to do something for other people" - Darren's Story
We caught up with kitchen volunteer Darren, who uses his experience as a trained chef to volunteer and cook for others at HARP. “I...
HAPPY VOLUNTEERS WEEK!
This week is Volunteers Week, and to celebrate we've compiled some stories from a few of our volunteers here at HARP. We want to say a...
WORLD CUP-ON-SEA RAISES £27,000 FOR HARP!
On Saturday 21st May, 32 local businesses competed at Roots Hall in the 7-a-side football tournament. World Cup-on-Sea, raising a huge...
“It’s nice to be able to give something back”
Moira and Steve have been volunteering for HARP for seven and four years respectively and are looking forward to returning as lockdown eases
“I want my time to be worthwhile and well spent,” says HARP Volunteer, Ian
Ian volunteers his time for our complex needs accommodation on Saturdays, helping with lunch preparation, clearing and washing up, as...
Why Anne Misses Volunteering in Lockdown
Anne has been volunteering for HARP at our Bradbury Day Centre for six years. On Monday mornings, Anne normally joins our team of...
"Volunteering is good for me" says Simon
Simon lives in HARP's supported housing provision and started volunteering while he on the waiting list for a local housing association.
“The best thing about volunteering for HARP? Smiling again!”
Sharyn started volunteering in the kitchen at the Bradbury Centre after taking time out from a stressful 25 year career in the city,...
Inspiring 10 year old raises cash for HARP
We were delighted to have ten year old Lily recently visit us to tell us all about her fundraising activities. She raised an incredible...
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