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Thursday, 05 August 2010 15:29 |
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Service User update of the year so far...
With regards to our service users the most common ethnic group were Polish nationals, followed by white British citizens, May was our busiest month as we took in a total of 405 Polish men and women compared to just 29 individuals in March.
Rhythms of Life is dedicated to helping users off the street and to help people who have fallen on hard times. This was particularly evident in the month of July, 211 users were housed through help and housing advice given by our staff. For the past six months ROLI attracted users from north east south and west London, thus fulfilling our target of reaching out beyond the borough of Hackney. On average we pull in 32 service users every day although this number regularly increases to fifty plus users. Within the following months we are aiming to increase this average by relocating to a bigger site nearby to accomodate and feed more people. |
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Wednesday, 07 July 2010 13:59 |
Charity for the homeless faces eviction – with sleeping rough set to soar
Tough economic times mean more rough sleepers – and the problem will get worse, says Rhythms of Life
Aly Duncan
Tuesday 6 July 2010
Grub up: Gardeners’ World presenter Joe Swift serves food to homeless people at th [ … ] |
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Friday, 02 July 2010 11:35 |
Nowadays, we can’t avoid seriously the social networks on internet. Everybody is on Facebook and Twitter. So are we !
Become a fan of Rhythms of Life International on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter. That way you will be aware of all the news of the charity’s life. Come on, don't be shy !
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Wednesday, 30 June 2010 15:55 |
 Join us on Spreadshirt where you can buy goodies from Rhythms of Life.
A part of the benefits would help us to help the homeless. |
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Wednesday, 02 June 2010 11:02 |
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A couple of weeks ago, I began searching for volunteer opportunities
when I came across a charity called Rhythms of Life International and
applied for a volunteer position. I was asked to come in for an
interview, and was promptly given a place. I started the following
week and my first day was inspirational. I was asked to cook the food
in addition to serving it, which was what I originally signed up to
do. Resources are kind of scarce, however we made use of whatever was
available to us.
Service users start arriving around 4.30pm, this is when we prepare
tea and cakes, followed by hot soup with bread. We have a carrier who
collects food from a famous sandwich shop; all the remaining
sandwiches that aren’t sold are thrown away, or donated to whoever
picks it up by closing. If the carrier arrives too late, they are
thrown away.
My first night, more than 40 people registered for dinner. As some
have no home, they come from all over London, thus enabling us to meet
and feed a wide variety of people. We have regulars, those who show up
exactly on time, sometimes before we're ready to serve tea. The
service users are mostly men but we do have a couple women, although
not on a daily basis. We serve a wide range of people with different
ethnic backgrounds making our clientele base very diverse.
What makes this experience even more amazing is most of people who
come rely on us for food. Most only eat one meal a day, and this
charity provides this without hesitation. Rhythms of Life is open
seven days a week, 365 days a year. Volunteers are the heart of this
organisation and, due to the safe and friendly environment, I enjoy
donating my time and energy to make a difference.
I am so delighted and pleased to be able to serve and help this many
people every day. Rhythms of Life is a great and respectable
organisation, it is small now but will gradually expand into a
well-funded and prestigious charity. I recommend this charity to
everyone who is looking for a great volunteer experience, a chance to
engage and communicate with those in need and a wonderful way to
experience new things. |
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