Road Safety Campaign - You can help!
Yet again due to inadequate safe crossing points on the A27 another innocent person was killed trying to cross the busy road in order to reach a safe place to stay that night.
Redevelopment Programme
In order to align our services with Government strategies and work the most effectively with rough sleepers, Stonepillow needs to undertake changes.
From our CE Sylvie Johnston........
Our vision remains for Stonepillow to be a vital link to enable ROUGH SLEEPERS and vulnerable HOMELESS people to recover and change their way of life.
Stonepillow Needs List
Clothing and food for St. Joseph’s Night Shelter,YPS Projects,The Sands Project,The Old Glassworks Day Centre,Move-on-Accommodations,Restore Project
Leave a gift to Stonepillow in your Will………..
We now can offer a discounted Will writing service for members & supporters of Stonepillow. It will take minutes to arrange – yet Stonepillow will remember your kindness years after.
The Big Sleep Out 2011
We are pleased to announce that Registration is now open for our sponsored Big Sleep Out.
£500 raised from 15K sponsored walk.
Community Fundrasier Dawn Ingram & newly appointed Clients Services Manager Stuart Gibbons participated in this years Chichester Challenge along with two supporters of Stonepillow.
Stonepillow & The Legacy Project team up!
Students from the Legacy project came to St Joseph’s night shelter to create a new vegetable patch and help clear the surrounding grounds.
A great success for the Restore Launch party!
Stonepillow Restore opened the doors of its warehouse on Saturday 11th June at Terminus Road, Chichester
La Fish and Stonepillow team up!
La Fish, Chichester, have raised over £400 for Stonepillow by holding the Fish ‘n’ Quiz fundraiser for Stonepillow.
Restore is coming to Chichester!!
The Stonepillow Restore Project will be moving into new premises soon in the busy Terminus Road Industrial Estate in Chichester.
Top Marks for St Joseph’s
St Josephs have recently been given a food hygiene rating of 5 stars thanks to the hard work of our Night Project Workers & Volunteers.
Change to services in Bognor Regis
Sadly the St Martins Day Centre, West Street, Bognor Regis will be closing at the end of March 2011 due to lack of funding.
‘Celebrating Local’ - Upcoming Events
The ‘Celebrating Local’ launch night was a huge success! Take a look at our upcoming events.
Birdham Stores raise £800 for Stonepillow!
Birdham Stores have managed to raise £800 for Stonepillow. This is through a percentage of certain items going towards charity.
Our latest event ‘Celebrating Local’.
Artists & Performers working together to raise awareness & funds for Stonepillow.
Harvest Festival THANK YOU
A huge thank you to all of the Schools, Churches and Organisations that have supported Stonepillow with their Harvest Festival donations.
Big Sleep Out 2010
Sleep under the stars at the sponsored Big Sleep Out 2010 at the Chichester Cathedral on 30 October, 2pm - 7am.
Christmas 2010 – A BIG thank you
Christmas dinner at St Josephs was a great success! Thank you to all the volunteers & donors that made this possible
CAN COOK - WILL COOK?
We are in urgent need of volunteers who are willing to prepare evening meals here at St Joseph’s Night Refuge.
Update on Stonepillow Restore
The Stonepillow Restore Project continues to deliver an ECO friendly, Furniture Re-Use service to the local community.
Meet Stonepillow’s Youngest Fundraiser!
6 year-old Sam’s entrepreneurial spirit helped him raise £60 to go towards Stonepillow’s work with the homeless.
Volunteer Update June 2010
Stonepillow volunteers please read on for an update on important recent developments at Stonepillow
Support Stonepillow in this year’s Chichester Challenge!
This year Chichester Challenge is taking place on Sunday 11th July...so come and join the fun while raising money for a good cause!
Help Make a Difference!
Please take a look at our current Needs List and contact us on 01243 537934 if you wish to make a donation.
Stonepillow Project Secures Big Lottery Funding
Stonepillow's Furniture Re-use Project Stonepillow Restore has successfully secured a 4-year grant from the Big Lottery Fund.
Can you sponsor one of Stonepillow's clients?
£34: For Day Centre services for one day for one client
£37: For one night at St Joseph's night shelter including evening meal and breakfast for one client.
Cold weather supplies urgently needed!
Please take the time to look at our current needs list and contact us on 01243 537934 if you wish to make a donation.
A Volunteer’s Perspective on Christmas at Stonepillow
Have you ever wondered what Christmas is really like at Stonepillow? Read on to find out in this report by one of our loyal Christmas volunteers…
Homeless at Christmas
For most of us the festive period is a time to relax and enjoy being with our families, but for hundreds of thousands of people in the UK it can be a lonely and difficult time.
Project update – Stonepillow Restore
Stonepillow Restore has its very own vehicle and can now be more flexible in planning deliveries of customer purchases and collecting donated items.
Stonepillow Staff Making a Splash!
Stonepillow staff and clients take part in a sponsored swim to raise money for St. Joseph’s Gardening Project.
Support Our Latest Project: RESTORE
Creating work experience opportunities to long-term unemployed, encouraging recycling and delivering good quality furniture & home start-up kits to the community
Thank you Tennyson!
Stonepillow would like to send out a big thank you to everyone at Tennyson Insurance for their support so far this year.
Make a Difference!
Please take a look at our current Needs List and contact us on 01243 537934 if you wish to make a donation.
BBC Sussex features Stonepillow!
BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey run a 15 minute prime-time feature on Stonepillow, it's projects and how to get involved.
Success of Latest Fundraising Events
Our thanks go to all those who took part in the Sleep Out in Chichester. You have so far raised a fantastic total of £6,464.49 for Stonepillow with more to come from Gift Aid.
Stonepillow announce the launch of Foot Prints!
Stonepillow announce the launch of “Foot Prints”, a community magazine written by individuals who experience issues surrounding homelessness.
“Foot Prints” launch an overwhelming success!
The launch of a new community magazine, “Foot Prints” took place at 2pm today at the St. Martins day centre in Bognor Regis. “Foot Prints” tackles issues such as, addiction...
Stonepillow's Volunteer Cooks
Please see below for information on Food Hygiene training and registering your home kitchen. Call us on 01243 537934 for information on Food Hygiene training.
Why We Changed Our Name
Christian Care Association has been helping the homeless in the area of Chichester and Bognor Regis since 1989, when a homeless person died in a public toilet in Chichester.
New look Stonepillow, New look Website!
Welcome to our new website!
We hope you like it...
Substance Misuse and Triage Work
The problem is to decide if the cry for help is just a daily crisis brought on by lack of money for substances.
Lottery Funding Saves St Martin's Day Centre
We have received a grant of £489,091 from the Big Lottery Fund towards the running costs of the St Martin's day centre in Bognor Regis.
