Church Stories

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: Read more

How our church took action and housed the homeless

Image Credit: The News, Portsmouth. 'Churches don’t need to boast congregations of thousands to make a massive difference in their local area...' as Minister of North End Baptist Church (and Chair of Hope into Action – Portsmouth), Tracey Ansell, explains: Read more

What it is like to be a Hope into Action Church Mentor?

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Why should your Church partner with Hope into Action?

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

Watch the official launch of A House Built On Love here
Amelia's 10 day drawing challenge

Amelia is doing a drawing or colouring every day for 10 days to raise funds for this worthy cause. Please give generously!
10 day makeover challenge

In support of this challenge my children (aged 6 and 7) are going to give me a makeover each day for the next 10 days. Wish me luck, and please give generously :)
Harriets Treadmill 10km Challenge

I want to challenge myself and raise money for the homeless!

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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?

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

An overview of the homelessness problem and our solution
Our mission

An overview of how our organisation measures success.
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.
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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.
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.
Six rays of hope: Churches and Tenants in action
HOPE FOR ALL

Melita Day-Lewis, writing for the Salvationist, discovers how Hope into Action works with Peterborough Citadel Salvation Army to provide homes for vulnerable people.