Why Open House ....

Virgin Atlantic is very proud to support our local residential homeless homeless shelter and Day Centre. Myself and my team had such a privileged day in July working with the team, day members and residents - it was humbling and inspiring and we LOVED every minute - what the team achieve here is nothing less than extraordinary and by doing so they save lives every day - literally. It really sparked a motivation to help, knowing homelessness can become a brutal reality for ANYONE.

The Context .....

Homelessness is a heartbreaking reality for many people in Crawley and across West Sussex. The numbers are staggering. Each night, Crawley Open House provides shelter for 55 individuals who would otherwise have nowhere else to go. In the past year alone, their hostel has become a temporary home to 169 residents, with 127 of them previously sleeping rough. And their outreach workers have offered support to those at risk of losing their accommodation or sleeping rough over 3,671 times.

But these numbers only scratch the surface of the issue......

Homelessness can hit ANY OF US - every walk of life, literally. If you found yourself homeless in East Grinstead, Cuckfield, Horsham, Haywards Heath or Horley - as well as Crawley itself - you would likely be referred to Crawley Open House. There is no other residential homeless shelter within a 25-mile radius.

The Big Sleep Out 2033 ....

As we gear up for The Big Sleep Out 2023 - a sporting event that aims to raise funds and awareness for this cause - we ask you to join us in making a difference. By supporting our fundraising efforts, you can help provide vital resources and support to those who need it most. Let's come together as a community and make a real impact on the lives of those affected by homelessness.

The Big Sleep Out 2023 is not just an event; it's an opportunity to make a considerable difference in someone's life. Join both of us in support of Open House on October 26th, 2023 as we both sleep out under the stars (and precipitation!) and raise funds for this important cause. Our goal is to raise £500 by that date, but we can't do it without your help.

We hope you'll join us in supporting this important cause - not just by donating but also by spreading awareness about the issue of homelessness in our community. Let's come together as a community and make a real impact on the lives of those affected by homelessness.

Together, we can make sure that everyone has access to safe and secure housing. Together, we can end homelessness in our local community.

https://www.crawleyopenhouse.co.uk/

Much love

Linda and Harry xxx