Even those which some see as unlovable are of great worth, including those with addictions and the homeless community. MISSION STATEMENT
"To reach out to and befriend those who are struggling with various problems and issues affecting their lives, without distinction of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, political or religious views, particularly those suffering with addictions and/or find themselves homeless on the island." OBJECTIVES
- To build relationships with people of all ages and origins who are fighting against problems and circumstances affecting their lives.
- To offer a helping hand to those in need in order for them to find opportunity to move forward and better their situation.
- To come alongside those who are suffering from addictions.
- To be a support to those who are having family difficulties.
- To give aid to those who are either unemployed and/or homeless.
- To be of help to those who have either lost or in need of official paperwork. HOW WE AIM TO MEET THOSE OBJECTIVES
- By offering a listening ear.
- By providing help, support and guidance where possible.
- By pointing people in the direction of the relevant contacts e.g social services, medical assistance, consulates etc.
- By offering self-help groups for those suffering addictions.
- By offering the referral to rehabilitation centres here on the island or in their country of origin where possible.
- Through the provision of clothing, toiletries, and other practical support
- By offering non-alcoholic beverages, dried and tinned food goods.
- In offering our help in the process of reintegration of every day life to those who have been through difficult periods of life, through the learning of social attributes, preparation for interviews, and the opportunity of language classes in order to improve skillset and gain a higher probability of employment. FUTURE VISION
Currently we are looking towards having our own building to work from where these people have somewhere to come to. We would also hope this would enable us to provide washing facilities. At present we have a team which goes out on the streets and provides the assistance previously stated on a regular basis. For the future we also strive towards the opening of a Noah´s Ark rehab centre, halfway house and the use of a number of apartments in order to enable us to continue to support those who have been through rehabilitation in the months to come after their recovery.
