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It Takes a City (ITAC) is a small charity with a big reach. We provide a number of services that support some of Cambridge’s most vulnerable rough sleepers and the many with nowhere to call 'Home'.
Matt visited Trumpington Meadows Primary School last week.
He spoke to the pupils about the importance of kindness, towards others, including those experiencing homelessness.
If you would like to arrange for us to visit your school, workplace or other group, please email info@itac.org.uk
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Our security colleague's chair at Crossways has developed a distinct and disturbing list to the right!
Do any of our fantastic followers have one that they could donate so that he can sit in comfort and safety again?
Please email info@itac.org.uk
Our latest newsletter is available for you to catch up on what has been an incredibly busy three months.
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Barry and Susie smiling in late Autumn sunshine in front of a wooden pergola in the Crossways garden
Photo of some hostas growing against the wall in Crossways garden
We were delighted when professional gardener Suzie Nicholson joined Barry, our Volunteer Coordinator, to cast her expert eye over the communal garden at Crossways.
Suzie had lots of inspiring ideas on how we can involve residents in turning the garden into a lovely space to relax.
It’s National Stress Awareness Day
Stress affects us all, but for people facing homelessness, it can be overwhelming.
Let’s continue working towards a future where everyone has the safety and stability they need to thrive.
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A group of people sit around a fire pit at an allotment.
A fire pit burns away at an allotment.
A bowl of pasta simmers away on a fire pit.
To get in the spirit of #BonfireNight, our allotment group celebrated with a cosy cook-out yesterday! They whipped up hearty tuna and veggie pasta, adding in some of the delicious veggies grown right at our allotment.
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Matt, our Coordinator & Community Engagement Manager, joined Alex Elbro on her Cambridge Radio show last week to talk about The Haven, our overnight safe space for women in Cambridge city centre.
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Matt Nelson, our Coordinator & Community Engagement Manager, will be joining Alex Elbro on her Cambridge Radio show from 11:20 tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.
Grab a beverage of choice and join them if you're free.
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Chris Dade sitting at a desk in a cafe area typing on the new laptop
Lis Silver sitting at a table at home typing on the laptop with a PEM tote bag in the fore ground
We thank our friends at PEM for the generous donation of three laptops to replace devices running operating systems no longer supported by Microsoft.
Here you can see Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, and Chris Dade, Support Services Manager giving them a test drive.
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Sounds like a great day out @cambridgecyrenians.bsky.social
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We've had a busy three months since the last edition. Lots of news to tell you about. New and developing partnerships with our friends in the business community and more.
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'We know what causes homelessness, which means we know how to end it. That means building more social homes, and it means creating a welfare system that allows people to live in dignity.' @ittakesacity.bsky.social
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Our thanks go to the congregations of New Life Church Cambridge, URC Downing Place and St Andrew Street Baptist Church for the generous donation of their harvest collections.
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Funding from the Evelyn Trust was instrumental in helping us make The Haven, our safe space for vulnerable women in Cambridge city centre, a reality.
On The Haven’s first anniversary, this article shows how ‘You have to sow a seed to grow something bigger’.
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Congratulations James and well done @cambridgecyrenians.bsky.social for supporting him on his journey
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We are looking for the right person to join our team in creating a welcoming space at Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project.
Applications close 26TH AUGUST.
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Thanks for braving the elements and popping by.
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Photo showing the repainted lounge in the Haven. The main wall has been painted a lovely lilac.
Yesterday, the H&S team from Bidwells volunteered to give The Haven a refresh.
Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, popped in to see the results last night.
We echo her thanks from all at ITAC and the women who will continue to use this vital safe, overnight space in the city centre.
(Loving the lilac!)
Pots of paint stand on a decorating table waiting to be used
Support Worker Claire is joined by two members of Bidwells staff. One is holding a paint brush, the other a paint roller.
On such a hot day, we give thanks to the Health & Safety team from our friends at Bidwells who have volunteered to join support worker Claire in giving the lounge at The Haven a much needed refresh.
Plenty of drinks folks!
Simon Farr from Cambridge Building Society joined Solitaire Bateson, manager of Pickfords and our project worker Rory to help tidy up the Street Storage unit.
It was great to have Mukta and Simon from Cambridge Building Society join us to volunteer and find out more about our Street Storage project.
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Photo of Elizabeth Bam sitting in front of donated laptop in her living room.
It Takes A City are delighted to have Elizabeth Bam, an experienced administrator, join our team this week. We are also incredibly grateful to the wonderful Sue Gowling at SustainableTech4Good for providing Elisabeth with a laptop, and once again supporting us to deliver services for those in need.
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Poster listing items needed at The Haven, including Baked beans Pot noodles Super noodles Biscuits Crisps Potatoes Cheese Canned goods Pasta/Cooking sauces Butter LongLife Milk Tinned fruit Rice
Can you help us restock the cupboards at The Haven, so that vulnerable women in Cambridge city centre can have something to eat and drink (as well as having a shower, getting a change of clothes, accessing support services and resting up in safety).
Please email itacdonations@itac.org.uk
Hi Linda. I'm just back from holiday and wanted to thank you for taking the time to nominate us. Best wishes from Matt and all the ITAC Team.
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Our friends at Bidwells will be walking through the architectural landmarks of Cambridge in support of those experiencing homelessness in the city.
We are grateful for any donations you feel able to make via their Just Giving page.
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Matt, our Coordinator, spoke to Alex Elbro about our new Street Storage project on Cambridge Radio.
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Here's what's happening at Wintercomfort's Women's Group this month.
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A six photo montage showing a range of It Takes A City volunteers.
Small charities like ours simply couldn’t provide the services we do without the passion and dedication of our volunteers.
This #VolunteersWeek, we wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to every one of them.
