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Helping the Homeless and People in Crisis in the United Kingdom. Charity Organisation. Formerly known Donate via http://www.justgiving.com/ahavacommunity

Ahava Community is an established charity that addresses homelessness in Havering. The Catalyst Nightshelter began in November 2011 in churches staffed by volunteers. Over the last 10 years, Ahava Community has grown significantly giving shelter and support to over 1300 men and women and moving hundreds of people from the shelter into accommodation. In 2015 Ahava Community was awarded the Housing

Justice Quality Mark for Church & Community Night Shelters for Excellent Practice. Ahava Community also benefits the community by running Thrive Community Housing which has over 32 units of housing.

23/06/2026

☀️ This week’s extreme weather can be dangerous, especially for people who are sleeping outside. We’re asking our communities to take a moment to look out for anyone who may be homeless and offer a little kindness where you can.

A bottle of cold water, a snack, a kind conversation, or simply asking “Are you okay?” can make a real difference.

If you’re concerned about someone sleeping rough, you can help connect them with support by making a referral through StreetLink:
📲 https://thestreetlink.org.uk/.

☕ You can also direct them to Hope Cafe, Romford
Our team is here to offer a warm welcome, free food, cold drinks, and a safe space to access support.

Thank you to everyone in our community who continues to show compassion and care. Together, we can help people stay safe during this time. 💛

03/06/2026

WE WANT YOU!

We’re growing our volunteer team to support people experiencing homelessness across Havering and the surrounding areas and we’d love you to be part of it.
From Visual Merchandiser, Chef or Barista there’s a role for every skill set and schedule.

💛 Make a real impact
🤝 Learn new skills
📅 Flexible opportunities
🥪 Free breakfast or Lunch at Hope Café

Join us this month.

Interested?

Message us or email [email protected] to join the ahava community team!

27/05/2026

A huge thank you to Hairforce 1 Training Academy for giving their time and talent to support our service users at the shelter with free haircuts, helping everyone feel their very best. 💙

This was their second monthly visit, and we’re so grateful for the care, kindness, and positivity they bring each time they come in. Something as simple as a haircut can make a real difference, helping people feel refreshed and confident. Our guests were very pleased with their new cuts.

20/05/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to the amazing Balfour Beatty team who gave their time and energy to help refresh our shelter in Romford.

Thanks to 18 dedicated volunteers, all 12 guest rooms were painted and transformed into brighter, more welcoming spaces for the people staying with us. They also generously donated kitchen essentials including cutlery, utensils, and other much-needed items that will make a real difference to our guests day-to-day.

Small acts of kindness like this help create a safe, welcoming environment for those rebuilding their lives.

Thank you again to everyone involved for your hard work, compassion, and commitment to supporting our community. 💛

📸: Balfour Beatty

18/05/2026

WE WANT YOU!

We’re growing our volunteer team to support people experiencing homelessness across Havering and the surrounding areas and we’d love you to be part of it.

From social media support and van driver to night shelter worker, there’s a role for every skill set and schedule.

💛 Make a real impact
🤝 Learn new skills
📅 Flexible opportunities

Join us this month.

Interested?

Message us or email [email protected] to join the ahava community team!

28/04/2026

You’re invited to our free art workshops at Hope Café 🎨
Join us on Wednesday 29th April and Wednesday 6th May for a relaxed, creative session led by local artist Helen Yousaf. 🖼️

Address

4 Atlanta Boulevard, South Street
London
RM11TB

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441708755321

Website

https://ahavacommunity.org/

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