Thanks to Winchester Churches Nightshelter, seventeen local people who are currently homeless had a place to celebrate Christmas and see in the New Year. The Nightshelter, located on Jewry [...]
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes #GivingTuesday. Today is a global day of giving, it is a chance for people across the world to stop to think and give something to a charity close to [...]
Are you looking for a way to support people experiencing homelessness this Christmas? Our Reverse Advent Calendar Challenge is a brilliant way for families, schools and community groups to get [...]
Many people who come to the Nightshelter are at a tricky and challenging stage in their life. They can often be feeling vulnerable, low, worried, lonely and countless more emotions. [...]
We are excited to have collaborated with a local Hampshire artist to create one of our 2019 Christmas cards. The ‘Snowy Scene’ card is the work of the talented, Jennie Maizels. Jennie has [...]
There isn’t a defined path to homelessness. Residents who stay at Winchester Churches Nightshelter arrive with their own personal circumstances, experiences and challenges. Relationship [...]
This week we noticed the knocks at the Nightshelter door becoming more frequent, signalling the start of Harvest. The knock is usually followed by a kind representative from a local church or [...]
Dave* arrived at the Nightshelter in December 2018 having been kicked out of home after a string of family arguments. He had spent some time staying on friends’ sofas before being referred to the [...]
Former Nightshelter resident, Mike*, has first hand experience of how quickly life can change. He arrived at the Nightshelter not long before Christmas 2018 having been living on the streets of [...]
Tom* was a resident at the Nightshelter around four years ago. After struggling with his addiction issues and seeking the Nightshelter’s help to get his life back on track, Tom has now happily [...]
