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  • What can the church offer the homeless?

    What can the church offer the homeless?

    Ed Walker explains how he wrote his new book, A house built on love, in the hope that it demonstrates the unique position of the church to house the homeless. Read more

  • What I learned being a Church and Tenant Empowerment Worker

    What I learned being a Church and Tenant Empowerment Worker

    Hannah tells us about what it is like to be an Empowerment Worker at Hope into Action. Read more

  • Liberty to the captives

    Liberty to the captives

    Before the pandemic we were due to be at New Wine again this year. As we can't be, we thought we would share with you or experience of last year... Read more

  • Delivering Hope

    Delivering Hope

    Written by one of our Empowerment Workers: 'A tenant of ours has recently moved into her own place and all our prayers for her have been answered so extravagantly that I wanted to share it with everyone... Read more

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  • What I learned being a Church and Tenant Empowerment Worker
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"Do you believe that I am able to do this?”

Matthew 9:28 Read more

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Published: 13th January, 2021

Updated: 14th January, 2021

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2020 - Churches responding to the call

2020 - Churches responding to the call

"So we say thank you. We are incredibly humbled to work with every one of you, we see God’s hand of love reaching out to the poor in every penny donated and every tiny act of outreach. We wish every blessing on everyone of you!" Read the rest of our Christmas message here: Read more

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Published: 15th December, 2020

Updated: 16th December, 2020

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Rob's Story

Rob's Story

Meet Rob. He was homeless for 30 years after one life-changing event. A church gave him a home and love to help him rebuild his life. Read more

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Published: 1st December, 2020

Updated: 8th December, 2020

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5 ways the Church is responding to homelessness

5 ways the Church is responding to homelessness

Our blog this week is a thank you to our network of partner churches and their wonderful volunteers. They are offering love and hospitality to those experiencing homelessness. People are connecting who would never otherwise have met. Churches are adapting to the pandemic. Relationships are developing beyond church walls. Where they can, volunteers are inviting tenants to bubble. Read more

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Published: 17th November, 2020

Updated: 1st December, 2020

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How one church volunteer is sharing hope in his community

How one church volunteer is sharing hope in his community

“I love it! Once I’ve done it I look back and I feel proud.”  We have all had to change plans and activities because of coronavirus. How have churches who house the homeless and their tenants supported each other? Read more

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Published: 4th November, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2020

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“Going into prison is easy. Leaving is not.”

“Going into prison is easy. Leaving is not.”

Watch the official launch of A House Built On Love here Read more

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Published: 20th October, 2020

Updated: 26th November, 2020

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What can the church offer the homeless?

What can the church offer the homeless?

Ed Walker explains how he wrote his new book, A house built on love, in the hope that it demonstrates the unique position of the church to house the homeless. Read more

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Published: 22nd September, 2020

Updated: 8th December, 2020

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What I learned being a Church and Tenant Empowerment Worker

What I learned being a Church and Tenant Empowerment Worker

Hannah tells us about what it is like to be an Empowerment Worker at Hope into Action. Read more

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Published: 8th September, 2020

Updated: 30th September, 2020

Comments: 1

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Liberty to the captives

Liberty to the captives

Before the pandemic we were due to be at New Wine again this year. As we can't be, we thought we would share with you or experience of last year... Read more

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Published: 12th August, 2020

Updated: 26th August, 2020

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Delivering Hope

Delivering Hope

Written by one of our Empowerment Workers: 'A tenant of ours has recently moved into her own place and all our prayers for her have been answered so extravagantly that I wanted to share it with everyone... Read more

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Published: 28th July, 2020

Updated: 13th August, 2020

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Stop, take a look

Stop, take a look

An extract from 'A house built on love' By Ed Walker Read more

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Published: 15th July, 2020

Updated: 13th August, 2020

Author: Ed Walker

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The gift of hope

The gift of hope

How have you been holding up during the pandemic? We are all experiencing a lack of control and change to our routines. Having been homeless, many of our tenants live with persistent anxiety... Read more

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Published: 1st July, 2020

Updated: 13th August, 2020

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Light in the darkness

Light in the darkness

“Hope is about being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness.”  Pete. Read more

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Published: 17th June, 2020

Updated: 1st July, 2020

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Sharing the journey of 100,000 tiny steps

Sharing the journey of 100,000 tiny steps

The homeless need churches like never before. In an extract from his book, 'A House Built on Love' , Ed Walker shares and explains his passion for the Hope into Action vision of every church lovingly making home for the homeless. Read more

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Published: 3rd June, 2020

Updated: 17th June, 2020

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  • "Do you believe that I am able to do this?”

    Matthew 9:28

  • 2020 - Churches responding to the call

    2020 - Churches responding to the call

    "So we say thank you. We are incredibly humbled to work with every one of you, we see God’s hand of love reaching out to the poor in every penny donated and every tiny act of outreach. We wish every blessing on everyone of you!" Read the rest of our Christmas message here:

  • Rob's Story

    Rob's Story

    Meet Rob. He was homeless for 30 years after one life-changing event. A church gave him a home and love to help him rebuild his life.

  • Thank You

    Thank You

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  • What I learned being a Church and Tenant Empowerment Worker

    What I learned being a Church and Tenant Empowerment Worker

    Hannah tells us about what it is like to be an Empowerment Worker at Hope into Action.

  • What happens when a church houses homeless refugees?

    What happens when a church houses homeless refugees?

    St John’s Church in Rowland’s Castle is working in partnership with Hampshire County Council, Havant Borough Council, the Rural Refugee Network and Hope into Action to support a family of refugees. Here, Terry Monahan describes the tremendous impact this has had on the church:

  • The need

    The need

    An overview of the homelessness problem and our solution

  • Our mission

    Our mission

    An overview of how our organisation measures success.

  • What does it mean to volunteer?

    What does it mean to volunteer?

    We believe that when you serve and give up your time and energy for someone else you are emotionally and spiritually recharged.  This week we share stories from 2 Empowerment Workers of how churches are volunteering and giving through COVID-19.

  • How to invest in a home

    How to invest in a home

    We are passionate about releasing investment to house the homeless. Investing in a home with us means that you can share your capital whilst enabling people to get back on their feet.

  • How one church volunteer is sharing hope in his community

    How one church volunteer is sharing hope in his community

    “I love it! Once I’ve done it I look back and I feel proud.”  We have all had to change plans and activities because of coronavirus. How have churches who house the homeless and their tenants supported each other?

  • Find joy by serving others

    Find joy by serving others

    Read our blog by Lucy Aldrich, a volunteer from Norwich. Hear how she has combined her long term passion with her new-found career.

  • Work with us

    Work with us

    Join our team!

  • Six rays of hope: Churches and Tenants in action

    Six rays of hope: Churches and Tenants in action

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