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

Matthew 9:28
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

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

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

Matthew 9:28
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

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
Equality and Diversity
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.
One Year No Beer

This year I have decided to give up alcohol for the WHOLE year.
For some of you this might not seem like a challenge but for me this does feel life changing. Nights out, book group, camping, holidays and even church events involve alcohol for me. My competitive nature means I have to be one of the last men standing which also means one of the last ones still drinking.

This year I am aiming to try and live through these events without alcohol. I don’t plan to avoid but to experience
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?
“Going into prison is easy. Leaving is not.”

Watch the official launch of A House Built On Love here
A House Built On Love, Official book launch

The Hope into Action story is of a Christian charity enabling churches to house the homeless. It begins with housing two men leaving prison. Prison and its near neighbour, homelessness are themes running through Ed Walker’s latest book, A house built on love.

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.
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

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

“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

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

Join our team!
Six rays of hope: Churches and Tenants in action