BROADWAY COMES TO FESTIVAL 2008!

In deciding to adopt Broadway as the Festival's charity partner, we are hoping to add our voices to those already calling for more to be done to alleviate the plight of the capital's homeless. A short walk along the Earl's Court Road after midnight will make it absolutely clear why the festival is so pleased to have this outstanding organization as our designated charity. Here's a little information about Broadway's work.

Broadway - from street to home

Homelessness in London
For most of the people Broadway supports, homelessness is a symptom of a life in chaos. A traumatic childhood, spells in prison, drug or alcohol abuse, and severe mental health problems are common amongst homeless people. Most of the people we work with have suffered a lifetime of challenges and have no support networks to help them through the difficult times. Broadway recognises the need for long term, individual support to tackle the complex problems they face and reach the goal of permanent accommodation.

How we help individuals
Our services span the needs of vulnerable single people. Our Outreach Team links with rough sleepers and the Broadway Centre in Shepherds Bush offers a range of services from showers, laundry and health care, to employment advice and training. Four hostels offer accommodation and individual support to help people overcome the particular barriers they face to finding and keeping a home. We help landlords in the private sector to offer accommodation to people who have been homeless. We continue to support vulnerable and isolated people when they move into accommodation. Our money advice and welfare rights services help people to achieve financial stability. We help people to improve their literacy and to train in new areas, such as IT, and link them with employment opportunities.

For more information about Broadway, visit the charity's website at: http://www.broadwaylondon.org

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