An allotment shed was the home for me and my dog
Darren had been sleeping in his allotment after losing his flat. As the weather got wetter he was desperate to find a room somewhere to call home. Illness had caused Darren to fall behind with his rent, and end up in financial trouble. His landlord, who was not meant...
Daniel had had a stroke, and was about to be evicted
Daniel faced eviction in the middle of the Coronavirus crisis. Having had a stroke he was incapacitated and didn’t know where to turn.
Meet Lorraine – Resource Hub Manager
Lorraine Kinnear is the new resource hub manager at the Westminster base. Q1- Where did you work previous to joining the JCT team? For the past 13 years I have been an ordained minister within The Salvation Army. I trained at their college for 2 years in Denmark...
Maxwell’s story
“The day I stepped into the London JCT…everything changed! I was homeless for 5 years and going around and around in circles trying to get things done. But after visiting the resource hub, within a week they sorted everything out. I came for a few showers, but left...
Help with mental health struggle during COVID-19
Lockdown magnifies isolation (Names are changed) Before lockdown, ‘Mark’ who has a number of mental health challenges, would come to the Coventry JCT most days. He could get the support he needed but also loved to give back and help out at the centre. Visiting the...
Support through COVID-19 enabled by the power of Networking
F.O is an Eastern European from Romania and his English is limited. He came to the JCT as street homeless and recently out of employment. He used our services for showers, clothes, breakfast, postal address, computer and support/advice. The JCT works with many...
REACT (Rapid Engagement Crisis Team)
React is a new enhanced support service developed by JCT as a response to the COVID-19 crisis. It consists of a team of dedicated staff who will collaborate, research and respond with remote but rapid support for the homeless, vulnerably housed...
Laurence’s Story
“During my hard times sleeping rough and awaiting housing from Westminster council, I was fortunate enough to be referred to JCT with Jon Jon and his staff. The team looked out for me providing clothes, shower facilities and laundry to keep my hygiene up. In addition,...