Monday, May 21, 2012

Working Together
to end Homelessness

Welcome to CATH

Churches Action for the Homeless (CATH) is a local charity which supports, encourages and promotes the development and delivery of projects to relieve homelessness and poor housing, improve the conditions of life and generally aid the development of persons who are homeless in the Perth and Kinross Council area.

The organisation recognises the associated problems that homelessness presents and works to alleviate those and help maintain and improve the quality of life of our beneficiaries. 

We help significant numbers of people each year to overcome homelessness issues through our projects which include a drop-in Day Centre, emergency hostel, tenancy support teamoutreach and street work team and literacy/numeracy support.

CATH is a private company limited by guarantee and a charity regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.



CATH is pleased to announced that we are working in conjunction with Starter Packs Perth as of April 2nd 2012.

Starter Packs Perth provide access to basic household goods to individuals and families on low incomes, who have been given the tenancy of a house or flat.

To request a Starter Pack, please fill in the online form, located on our Starter Packs page




Thank You!

CATH would like to say a massive thank you to Curves, who organised a food drive and raised a total of 2240lbs for CATH House and The Salvation Army.

World Homeless Day 2012

For more information on World Homeless Day 2012, click the image below.

Homeless

World Homeless Day - October 10th 2012

Tayside Advice Project


Tayside Advice Project
Free, Confidential, Independent, Impartial Advice.

We can offer information and advice on:

Employment
Housing
Benefits
And a wide range of other issues

Telephone advice is available on:

0845 296 1010

Tuesday: 4pm – 6:30pm
Wednesday: 4pm – 7:00pm
Thursday: 10am – 12:30pm
First and last Saturday of every month: 10am – 12pm

Or leave a message for a reply within 3 working days.

Please ensure that you leave your contact details.

E-mail advice:  advice.tayside@casonline.org.uk

(We aim to respond to e-mails within 5 working days)

Online advice:  www.adviceguide.org.uk

Registered office: Perth CAB, 7 Atholl Crescent Perth PH1 5NG
Registration number: 153915 - Charity number: SC003259

A New Year - A New You


Download the Perth & Kinross - Alcohol & Drug Partnership's (ADP) "A New Year - A New You" booklet, for more information.

A New Year - A New You info booklet

Drink Smarter (Alcohol awareness information)

We need your help!

CATH has an account with theBigGive.org.uk where every penny donated goes directly to supporting the homeless, and those at risk of homelessness throughout Perth and Kinross. You can donate anonymously if you wish.

Just click on the image to head over to the site.

ADP Recovery Coffee

Perth & Kinross Alcohol & Drugs Partnership (ADP) is holding a series of Open Meetings to discuss “Recovery”

If you work in the addictions field or you are a service user or in Recovery, or a carer, You are most Welcome! Please come along; this is an informal meeting.

3.00pm-4.30pm; every Wednesday from 22nd Jan.

At CATH Day centre: Ladeside, St. Catherine's Road, Perth, PH1 5RY
Call Liam on 07825 256999 or e-mail ljmclaughlin@pkc.gov.uk

Spectrum Club - Drop-in service

Confidential Drop-in Service for those aged 16yrs and over with Asperger syndrome.

Do you have problems with;
Social or personal relationships
School
College
Family
Work

Drop-in and see us at;

City Base, Scott Street, Perth, PH2 8JW

Tuesdays 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Family members also welcome


The Spectrum Club Scotland, PO Box 6644, Blairgowrie, PH10 9AH

01250 874730

A community interest company number 412580

Why not get involved?

Homelessness is a growing issue, especially in this troubled economic climate. Every bit of support that you can offer is gratefully received.

Perhaps you could spare a few hours each week to volunteer in one of our projects? You may have some items that we could make use of in our projects or charity shop? Maybe you'd like to become a member and have your say in the future of CATH? Or, donate just £1 per month via our CATH 500 programme?

Everything helps. Just get in touch, and we'll take it from there.

Current Vacancies

Befrienders wanted

Facing Change is a CATH Befriending Project, supporting women towards a more independent, inclusive and fulfilled life. 
Many of these women will be disadvantaged in some way but have one thing in common – they want to move their life forward in a positive direction and see having a befriender as a step towards this.
 
We are seeking befrienders who are reliable, empathetic, non-judgemental, good communicators with a few hours to spare weekly.

In return you will receive all reasonable expenses, a comprehensive training and support programme and the satisfaction you have helped someone move their life forward.

Under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 only women are eligible to apply.

To apply or for more information, contact Karen on;
Tel: 01738 580188
E-mail: k.litzbarski@cath-org.co.uk

Day Centre Volunteers

Volunteers wanted for our busy homeless Day Centre kitchen. Have fun and meet new people whilst helping a great cause!

To apply or for more information, contact Karen on;
Tel: 01738 580188
E-mail: k.litzbarski@cath-org.co.uk

Relief Workers
Ref: 11/RW

We are looking to recruit a pool of relief workers to support our on-going development work throughout our projects. You will work as a member of the project teams providing appropriate support to the needs of service users. Ideally you will have experience of working with vulnerable people and be an effective team player. Day shifts and/or waking night shift cover is involved.

 
Please apply quoting the relevant reference either by email to enquiries@cath-org.co.uk or Tel: 01738 580188

Contact Details

Churches Action for the Homeless
188-190 High Street
Perth
PH1 5PA

CATH is a charity registered in Scotland No. SC021740

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