It’s a cause that is particularly significant during the winter months, when signs of homelessness are harder to bear. Myself and a junior colleague, Josh Porter, will be joining Thames Reach volunteers in the run up to and during the holiday period. This will include working on the streets to share the good work of Thames Reach with the homeless; informing them of hostels and how they may be able to get help. We will also be attending the hostels themselves, to see how tough it is for people who live in these uncertain conditions and to offer them support and companionship during what can be a very lonely time.