As winter approaches and the temperature start to drop below freezing, it is a really important time to highlight the issues faced by those who are homeless, which is exactly what Steve Waddup, a member of the Oxford Safety Components team (and avid Wolves fan) did.
Friday 15th November saw the 6th annual gathering of likeminded people meeting up to spend a night under the stars to raise money for The Wolves Foundation and The Good Shepherd. Over 100 people joined forces to raise money to help the homeless of Wolverhampton, monies raised go towards building a better, brighter future with not only food and shelter but mental health help too.
With an Oxford Safety Components box for a bed, Steve spent the night sleeping outside at the Molineux Stadium and experienced what many homeless people do on a regular basis. Steve did get to meet the club mascot and helped raise funds for the charity with a contribution of £1000 from Kee Safety under the Kee Giving scheme.
Well done Steve!
The Good Shepherd has a long history of supporting the most disadvantaged people in Wolverhampton and Christmas Eve 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd opening a night shelter in the city.
We deliver services in a way that makes people feel valued and always try to hear their voice.
Our mission is to end homelessness, support recovery, and create pathways out of poverty. We achieve this by providing crisis support including food, practical support, and interventions to relieve homelessness, support to prevent people from becoming homeless and interventions and activities that support recovery from homelessness, mental health, and addiction.
The Wolves Foundation works in partnership with key local stakeholders, using data and insight to shape a vast array of projects that address the city’s needs through three key objectives:
• Healthier, more active people
• Lifelong learning and skills
• Safer, stronger communities
Working in the community, it is vital for us to remove barriers to help everyone engage regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
