The club had an informative talk this week from member Eddie Piekut about homelessness in Maidenhead, because as we approach Christmas our thoughts go to the less fortunate in our community.
The WAM Primary Care Homeless Project is a group comprised of people from RBWM, the NHS, Community Wardens, a GP, a Podiatrist and the Brett Foundation. The Make Every Adult Matter (MEAM) co-ordinator is also a key contributor. (MEAM is focused on developing an effective and coordinated approach for services working with people with multiple needs and promoting lasting, embedded change to local systems).
The Sue Brett Foundation originally came out of the Maidenhead Foodshare initiative, and then as a separate entity launched its King Street drop-in centre in 2016. Sue Brett provides a range of facilities for those in need. The Brett Bus ‘Howard’ can sleep 12. Sue has also launched ‘Butterfly’ this year - a project that aims to provide employment for homeless people.
As there was no leaflet or simple point of information for anyone becoming homeless, two of our members have produced a leaflet providing advice and a map of where to get meals, advice and other useful information.
On Sunday club members helped the Lions Club of Maidenhead assemble 270 Christmas food parcels which will be delivered to households in Maidenhead. The remaining boxes and bags, and some specially prepared packs for the homeless were delivered to John West House for distribution by Sue Brett and the Homeless Project.
Congratulations to the Lions, the WAM Primary Care Homeless Project members, and our Rotary members involved in this vital service to our community.
The WAM Primary Care Homeless Project is a group comprised of people from RBWM, the NHS, Community Wardens, a GP, a Podiatrist and the Brett Foundation. The Make Every Adult Matter (MEAM) co-ordinator is also a key contributor. (MEAM is focused on developing an effective and coordinated approach for services working with people with multiple needs and promoting lasting, embedded change to local systems).
The Sue Brett Foundation originally came out of the Maidenhead Foodshare initiative, and then as a separate entity launched its King Street drop-in centre in 2016. Sue Brett provides a range of facilities for those in need. The Brett Bus ‘Howard’ can sleep 12. Sue has also launched ‘Butterfly’ this year - a project that aims to provide employment for homeless people.
As there was no leaflet or simple point of information for anyone becoming homeless, two of our members have produced a leaflet providing advice and a map of where to get meals, advice and other useful information.
On Sunday club members helped the Lions Club of Maidenhead assemble 270 Christmas food parcels which will be delivered to households in Maidenhead. The remaining boxes and bags, and some specially prepared packs for the homeless were delivered to John West House for distribution by Sue Brett and the Homeless Project.
Congratulations to the Lions, the WAM Primary Care Homeless Project members, and our Rotary members involved in this vital service to our community.