Local homelessness charity urges its community to come together for one night to change people’ s futures
Hertfordshire-based charity, DENS, has unveiled its new-look Sleepout fundraising event – taking place on Friday 20th November at The Dock in Kings Langley.
The premise is simple but driven by purpose. Give up your home comforts and spend a night sleeping outside to make a difference for local people facing homelessness, who have nowhere left to turn.
From workplace teams and local organisations to families and friendship groups, participants will join forces to raise funds for DENS’ vital services – providing crisis intervention, preventative support and an empowering pathway forward for vulnerable people in the community.
The venue offers a secure, covered sleeping area, with opportunities throughout the night to connect closer with the important cause and learn more about the lifechanging work of DENS.
Dacorum Citizens Advice takes advice into local communities
Are you struggling with the cost of living, managing your bills, have a housing problem or are unsure if you’ re receiving everything you’ re entitled to?
New funding from Hertfordshire County Council’ s Crisis Resilience Fund has enabled Dacorum Citizens Advice to launch two new weekly outreach sessions, bringing free, independent and confidential advice closer to local residents.
Dacorum Citizens Advice supports thousands of people across Dacorum each year, providing advice on issues including benefits, debt and money, housing, employment, consumer problems and the cost of living.
Angela Fox, CEO of Dacorum Citizens Advice, said:“ For some people, getting into an advice office isn’ t always easy. By taking our service into local communities, we can make it easier for people to access the help they need at an earlier stage.
An exciting line-up of entertainment includes live music and games, alongside delicious options from local street food vendors.
Last year ' s edition of the event saw a record-breaking attendance – raising thousands of pounds to help rebuild the lives of local people at their time of need.
Charlotte McCarthy, Senior Community & Events Fundraiser at DENS, said:“ The Sleepout isn’ t about pretending to experience homelessness. It’ s about choosing one uncomfortable night to help someone else find safety, support and a place to call home.”
Registration is now open for the DENS Sleepout at www. dens. org. uk / sleepout-26.
“ Whether someone has a housing problem, is struggling financially, needs help understanding their benefits or simply isn’ t sure where to turn, we want them to know that Dacorum Citizens Advice is there for them.”
WEEKLY OUTREACH SESSIONS: Mondays, 9am-12pm- Tring Community Centre, Silk Mill Way, Tring HP23 5EP Wednesdays, 9am-12pm- Grovehill Community Centre, Henry Wells Square, Hemel Hempstead HP2 6BJ No appointment is needed.
For more information, visit dacorumcab. org. uk or follow Dacorum Citizens Advice on Facebook and Instagram.
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