Huggard - Helping the Homeless

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Apples, pears, strawberries and blackberries grown in the Huggard community garden - and cared for by volunteers.

Cyfle Cymru’s Summer Networking Event next Friday.

Many thanks to a local film production company for the donation of clothing. They’ve promised to return with more items as part of their commitment to sustainability - and because they love us and El, who coordinates donations in between her other roles!

Luke and El had a visit from Natalie at The Big Issue Cymru to explore opportunities for Huggard clients and residents to become vendors. They also discussed ideas for some joint fun events!

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Vote for Huggard and Help People who are Homeless and Sleeping Rough Support people living rough and homeless by voting for Huggard. Your vote means Huggard can support more people access washing facilities and ongoing support.

Our Volunteer of the Month award celebrates the progress made by clients. It’s also a great way to say “thank you” to them for volunteering.

Another 5* review for ! Why not pop in to try it yourself. Cafe H in Dumballs Road is open weekdays 7am-2pm. Eat-in or take-away.

Do you have any spare (clean) towels we can have please? Donations can be dropped off next Thursday, 1 August, between 10am and 4pm. Also, the list of all the items we can accept can be found here https://huggard.org.uk/Donations-Wish-List/

Clients will be taking part in the concert this weekend. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/inspirational-choir-no-name-members-29532853 Tickets available here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thechoirwithnoname/1276549

This inspirational choir has no name because its members are homeless 'It’s a place where people can come and not think about the things going in their lives'

Many thanks to Project Comfort for the donations - and to Laura-Rose for orchestrating such an amazing community focused project!

We have a Harm Reduction Peer Support Group which meets regularly. This week’s session was hosted for the last time in a while by Jeanette. The group’s regular and new members want to wish Jeanette happy and safe travels, as she embarks on her next adventure.

Clients will be performing with The Choir with No Name next weekend at The Tabernacle Chapel in Cardiff. Do come along and support them.

The Police Community Support Officers who visit our centre to help with activities - have asked us to share news of a Fun Day next month. It's on Friday, 16 August, at Mount Stuart Infants & Junior School.

We're in need of single duvets for clients. If they are new, or in very good condition and have no stains or marks - please message Sarah on 0782 506 7802 to arrange to drop them off to us. Thank you, however, we don't currently require any other sizes or bedding sets.

Today is St. Swithin's Day and according to folklore - If it rains, it will rain for 40 days!!! We’ll be singing “Rain, rain go away…” today! Do you think we’ll have any luck?

We encourage people in the Day Centre to take up a hobby. Something enjoyable far removed from the realities of everyday life. Chess is always popular and clients often ask staff to play, giving us an opportunity for engagement.

Sweet treats for your party or event from . Find out more by popping in weekdays from 7am to 2pm or calling Gail on 029 20 232073. You’ll find Cafe H in Dumballs Road.

We were thrilled to be invited to Roath Community Chorus’s Madrigal Medley Megamix. It was a great evening and we enjoyed speaking to everyone who visited our stand and kindly donated more than £330 to us.

We recently had a visit from Rhiannon and Emma at Safer Wales. We gave them a tour of the centre as well as information about the specialist support on offer at Huggard.

Many thanks to the amazing team at for delivering LOTS of donations to us! We were overwhelmed by your generosity. Park Inn by Radisson

A big thank you to Wales Netball for the donation of towels and bedding. We’re grateful to you for thinking of us.

We were delighted to welcome Tom from activ Marketing. He came to visit the centre and to discuss our new website with Chief Executive, Adam Rees.

Another 5-star review for . Why not pop in today! You’ll find Cafe H on Dumballs Road and it’s open weekdays from 7am until 2pm.

Gorgeous flowers from a lovely client to brighten up our communal spaces!

Ellen, who leads our Development, Volunteering and Community Engagement team, giving a talk to British Dental Association Cardiff & SE Wales conference about the work we do. She also discussed the challenges clients face in accessing health services, including dentistry. The Parkgate Hotel

We’re thrilled to have been invited to have a stand at a 2-day conference organised by the British Dental Association Cardiff & SE Wales at The Parkgate Hotel in Cardiff. Ellen will be giving a talk to delegates later about the work we do.

Aren’t they amazing! These are just some of the pieces created during one of our art sessions.

Another yummy buffet made and delivered by . This time to .

Help!! We need men's casual clothing in all sizes. We only ask that the items are clean and in very good condition. If you have any to donate, please message Ellen on 07791 467630 to arrange to drop them off. Please bear in mind that Ellen might be busy with clients and unable to reply straight away. The other items on our wishlist can be found here https://huggard.org.uk/Donations-Wish-List/