What we do Crisis Support Homelessness Homeless of Derby There are many people in Derby that don't have anywhere to stay, nowhere that they can call home. These people are vulnerable and may have never planned to be in this position. They live a chaotic lifestyle which, in most cases, leads to damaging consequences. Many individuals that we meet find themselves homeless due to a family breakdown, being an ex-prisoner, maybe struggling with addiction and mental health challenges. Jesus taught us to look out for those that are in need through relationship and compassion. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me - Matthew 25:35 We work with many partners and volunteers to meet this need in the hope that those individuals that find themselves without a home, can address the cause as well as be cared for, moving on to a secure lifestyle and becoming a contributing member of society. Useful Information for people in need Derby City Soup kitchen locations - TEMPORARILY CLOSED How to help a homeless person on the streets Pay it forward cafes in Derby - TEMPORARILY CLOSED Know someone in need? Click here What we do - Derby Nightshelter Working with an army of volunteers, we provide safe accommodation and a substantial meal for up to 35 guests every night during the coldest months of the year (December-March). Working in partnership with 7 churches in or near the city centre, we provide a welcoming venue, each opening their doors for one night each week. As guests bed down for the night in new, warm sleeping bags and blankets, night staff are there to offer support and prayer throughout the night. Before leaving at 8am the next morning, guests tuck into a healthy breakfast of cereals, toast and fresh fruit. Many are given ongoing support to address their needs. It costs £137,000 every year to run a winter Nightshelter £2 for a hot meal and breakfast £25 for one person for a night, including 2 meals £53 for a set of bedding £80 for all the meals for a night £853 for all the costs of one nights operation £11,790 for a month’s overnight staff costs Could you support this need and donate to our future Nightshelters? Donate Here Meet Gerald, someone who we met through Nightshelter and is now a volunteer! Click Here Could you support as a Nightshelter Volunteer? Anyone can make the wrong choices in life and end up on the streets, my daughter nearly did. It is great to be able to help others. Jean, Nightshelter volunteer for 4 years Register now Derby Churches Nightshelter locations: Doors open every night from 8pm to 8am: We provide an evening meal, dessert, hot drinks, companionship, games, support and advice, a safe place to sleep and breakfast in the morning Monday: Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Irongate. DE1 3GP Tuesday: Hope Centre, 18 Curzon Street, DE1 1LL Wednesday: Peartree Baptist Church, 154 Peartree Road DE23 6QD Thursday Guest Support: This is where we ask the homeless community to engage and where housing solutions are sought - Ozzy Road Baptist Church: Charnwood Street DE1 2GU 0930am-1130am, breakfast provided Thursday: Ashbourne Rd Church, 94 Ashbourne Rd, DE22 3AG Friday: New Life Church, Normanton Road. DE23 6UU Saturday: Ozzy Road Baptist Church: Charnwood Street DE1 2GU Sunday: St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane DE1 3AX