Reach Out to the Community- ROC

15/10/2026

A huge thank you toThe Chaplaincy Manchester Airport for inviting us to speak at the IACAC 2026 Conference this afternoon.
It was a real pleasure to share more about Reach Out to the Community, the work we do and the valuable partnership working with our wonderful partners at Manchester Airport.
We’re proud of the relationships we’ve built and the difference we can make by working together to support people in our community.
Thank you for the warm welcome, the opportunity to share our work, and the lovely gift 🐝 such a thoughtful gesture.

With thanks from Stephanie, James and Vicky.
We really appreciate the invitation and look forward to continuing our partnership work.

13/10/2026

TUESDAY 13th OCTOBER:

This morning Stephanie and James are going outreach across South Manchester doing welfare checks and referrals where required.

10/10/2026

💚This World Homelessness Day, remember the person, not the label.

Behind the words homeless person is a human being.

Someone’s son or daughter. Someone’s friend.
Someone who has experienced loss, trauma, poverty, relationship breakdown, poor mental health or simply circumstances that have become too difficult to navigate alone.

At Reach Out to the Community, we see the person first.

We’re a small, independent charity based in Chorlton, supporting people experiencing homelessness & poverty across South Manchester.
Through our outreach work, food bank and the support we provide alongside our partners, we try to make sure that people aren’t forgotten or left to face the streets alone.
Our charity shop plays a huge part in making this work possible.
Every donation, every purchase and every volunteer hour helps us continue reaching people who need support.

We’re also proud to work alongside organisations across the Manchester Homelessness Partnership, including through joint outreach. Because homelessness is complex and helping people move away from it takes compassion, persistence and a community working together.
Homelessness can happen to anyone. It does not define who they are.

This Saturday, on World Homelessness Day, we’re asking you to look beyond the label.

See the person.
Hear their story.
Treat them with dignity.
And where you can, help.

To everyone who supports Reach Out to the Community our volunteers, donors, charity shop customers, partner organisations and the wider community thank you.
You help us keep showing up.

And to everyone we support: you matter. You are not forgotten.

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07/10/2026

We’re here today:

Reach Out to the Community is pleased to be at the Health & Homelessness Information Fair at Cornerstones, supporting people who are homeless or facing homelessness.

Stephanie and James are there today representing our charity, meeting people, sharing information and connecting with other organisations and services that are working to make a difference..

📍 Cornerstones Day Centre.
🕚 Today, Wednesday 7th October | 11am–2pm

There’s free lunch and refreshments, goodie bags, haircuts and lots of information about services available to support health and wellbeing.

If you’re in the area, come along and say hello to Stephanie and James💚

01/10/2026

We’re looking for Volunteers for our Reach Out to Community Charity Shop in Chorlton.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:🌟

Would you like to make a difference in your local community while meeting new people and being part of a friendly team?

Our Reach Out to the Community Charity Shop in Chorlton is looking for volunteers to join our team.

🛍️ Volunteer opportunities available:

• Monday: All day
• Tuesday: Morning
• Wednesday: Morning
• Thursday: Afternoon
• Friday: Morning
• Saturday: Morning

Whether you have lots of spare time or just a few hours a week, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Interested in volunteering?
Please email us to request a Volunteer Application Form.
Once your completed form has been returned, you’ll be invited in for a friendly, informal chat.

Come and join our team and help us make a difference in the community💚

We look forward to hearing from you.

01/10/2026

🧦SOCKTOBER IS HERE 🧦

This October we're reaching out to our wonderful community for sock donations to support people experiencing homelessness.
Every pair can make a difference and help keep someone warm this autumn.

Donations can be dropped off at:👇🏼

Reach Out to the Community
488 Wilbraham Road
Chorlton
M21 9AS

Donate a pair. Make a difference.💚

30/09/2026

Last week, we attended an event organised by Manchester City Council’s Rough Sleeping Team, focused on the development of a long-term rough sleeping plan for Manchester.
It was a great opportunity to come together with partners and organisations from across the city, connect with colleagues and hear about the work taking place across Manchester.
For us, these partnership meetings are about much more than the meeting itself. They provide an important opportunity to build relationships, share knowledge, keep up to date with relevant information and understand the wider work happening across the sector.
Strong partnerships and good communication are so important, particularly when working together to support people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping. Taking the time to come together, listen and share information helps us all to work more effectively and stay connected.

30/09/2026

⚠️ Stay Safe. Reduce the Risks. ⚠️

🚨 Remember: Drugs may contain unexpected substances, including potent synthetic opioids, which can significantly increase the risk of overdose.

FREE at all Change Grow Live (CGL) sites:
💉 Clean injecting equipment
🧪 Testing strips
💙 Naloxone kits and training
🗣️ Advice, support and harm reduction information

🚑 Emergency Services: 999 if someone is unconscious, having difficulty breathing, or experiencing an overdose

Signs of an overdose:
⚠️ Unresponsive or cannot be woken up
⚠️ Slow, shallow, or stopped breathing
⚠️ Blue or grey lips/fingertips
⚠️ Gurgling, choking, or snoring sounds

If in doubt, call 999. You won't get in trouble for trying to save someone's life.

💙 No judgement. Just support.

29/09/2026

A productive meeting with our dedicated staff and volunteers.
Working together, sharing ideas, and drawing on the experience and commitment of everyone involved strengthens our community and helps us continue to make a meaningful difference.

Thank you to all our staff and volunteers for the time, energy and dedication you give to supporting our charity.
Your contribution is truly appreciated.💚🙏