12:15
The meeting was held by
Ed Rider
Chris Fields
Julian Ward
The original publication was Entertaining Angels
The new publication will be to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the crypt
the aims to be published october 2015
The story of St Georges Crypt
opened in the 1930s, when everything in leeds was dark, people had moved to the city for a job and many came for jobs, and they found that it wasn't as it seemed and ended up in unemployment, and this resulted in homelessness.
A man from London came up to Leeds and was shocked to see the desolation, and poverty
London at the time was affluent,
the crypt opened in 1838
it now sleeps 15-25 people but if there is demand they can stretch to more
everyone gets a bed
The facilities include
full kitchen
support workers
physiotherapy
originally the cause of homelessness was unemployment
now there is problems of addiction; alcohol, drugs, gambling etc
losing family, or family disputes.
mental illness
the average age of homelessness was 45 it is now 24
only 8 years from leaving school
manage risks
open 365 days a year 24/7
Regent Terrace- deals with sever alcoholism and street drinkers, only place left for them
Faith Lodge- People recovering from addiction
Everyone has a past
The crypt is modern, not a soup kitchen
it has training facilities
a place of hope, but there is tough love
Nurture catering. part of a team
professional development skills
Cafe in Armley, Trinity Church Cafe
banquets and corporate hospitality
Public Perceptions, beggars on the street, predominately con-men, 60 known cons are registered with the police for doing this in Leeds
The Crypt is for the genuine
it has dorms with en-suites , an a hub which can sleep more people
Social Return on Investment - every £1 given how much does it help society
Hospital beds for example cost £1000 a night
When the homeless don't require sun attention anymore where do they go ?
there condition can get worse on the street
Growing Rooms- 18 Months Old.
humility and support
horticulture, gardening not just catering
go from volunteer, part time work, full time work
life skills can be gained no one is forced to do anything
abstinence, not hurting anyone, or using, or drinking
Success is moving in the right direction
Save and Change lives
Ask How you Are, to get a full response, as they care and really want to know.
from the head and the heart
blow away preconceptions is key
Next Step...
Receive an email from Sharon Heleine, and a reason of interest form to send back.
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