Salford: Caritas reopens Morning Star Hostel

Morning Star Hostel

Source: Caritas Salford

Caritas Salford has announced the reopening of their Morning Star supported accommodation for people who are homeless following improvement works.

From 17th May the Caritas team will be welcome 20 single homeless men who would otherwise be housed in poor quality, unsupported temporary accommodation. Many will have been sleeping rough or 'sofa surfing' and will benefit from having their own room in a supported project.

Morning Star is one of two Caritas Salford projects on Denmark Road, Manchester, close to Manchester university and the city centre. The other is the newly refurbished Cornerstone Day Centre which last year celebrated 30 years of serving the people of Manchester. Residents from Morning Star will be able to make full use of the adjacent day centre and be supported by their own dedicated professional worker.

The re-opening is part of a wider project to end the use of Bed and Breakfast accommodation for people who are homeless and to ensure that people receive the support they need to resettle in the community. Caritas Salford have been working closely with Manchester City Council and De Paul Housing Services to deliver the project and believe this service will make a significant impact in helping to end both rough sleeping and the use of unsupported Bed and Breakfasts.

Amanda Croome, Caritas Salford Head of Homelessness said: "People who are homeless need a safe place to recover from the trauma that they have experienced and Caritas Morning Star is going to be able to provide this, along with supporting people to tackle underlying health and financial problems, so that they can rebuild their lives in new homes".

Can you help by sponsoring a room at the Morning Star?

As the service re-opens, Caritas Salford are seeking 20 individuals, businesses or groups to sponsor a bedroom in the hostel for 12 months. This will enable between 6-12 homeless people each year to move off the streets and have a lovely room with *brand new* bedding, towels, curtains, carpet, furniture, their own fridge and kettle and pictures on the wall to make it homely.

Sponsorship for one of the 20 rooms costs around £1,500 per year.

Additionally, we're also seeking supporters to assist with the further transformation of three bathrooms within the hostel. Each of these costs £3,000 to renovate.

Alternatively, we are always grateful to receive donations of men's toiletries to ensure we can provide all new residents with a welcome pack (Toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving foam and razors, shower gel and deodorants).

To find out more visit: www.caritassalford.org.uk/service-view/morning-star-hostel/

Your support can help us to work with people to build a new life after homelessness.