It Takes a City Cambridge

We would like to confirm that the decision has been taken to no longer post on this platform. If you like this short form of communication, you can find us on @ittakesacity.bsky.social. Come and say hello.

The latest edition of our newsletter is out today. Grab your beverage of choice and read all about it, ('it' being just how busy we are and how your support continues to blow us away!). mailchi.mp/cce9275308b3/i…

We're moving away from this platform and will be posting less here. We'd really love to see you in another place. @ittakesacity.bsky.social

Can you help us restock the cupboards at Crossways with items we are running low on? Please email itacdonations@itac.org.uk Thank in advance for your support.

Listen HERE to three impressive insightful #Cambridge homeless organisation leaders cambridge105.co.uk/challenges-12-…. Plus intro from Simon Penn of @camcitco, city Housing Advice Partnership Manager. Focusing on people in need as individuals, providing support and space, love & thought.

Hear "#Cambridge Challenges Homelessness" this Sunday on @CambridgeRadio. The insights of 3 passionate city leaders, supporting people to make their own choices, with love. >> Natasha Davies, CEO Jimmy's Cambridge >> Donna Talbot, CEO Emmaus Cambridge >> James Holden, Winter Comfort. °°From Monday also at cambridge105.co.uk/shows/challeng….

🌟 When creating StreetLink alert focus on: -Describing the person's appearance, clothing, and belongings in detail. -Giving a precise location, including nearby street names, landmarks and park entrances. Your detailed alert can change someone’s life.

We're building a presence in 'another place' if you'd like to join us. @ittakesacity.bsky.social

If you want to help someone on the streets or in need during this cold spell (or any other time), Street Support Cambridgeshire (streetsupport.net/cambridgeshire/) details over 450 offers of help from 109 organisations. Save the website to your smartphone and be prepared.

Imagine if you had to leave your home tonight with nowhere to go. What would you take with you? We are looking for volunteers to help create a welcoming place for people using our new Street Storage project. ittakesacity.org.uk/news-article/v…

It's cold and frosty this morning. If you're concerned about anyone you see on the streets, please use thestreetlink.org.uk to alert your local outreach teams.

Yesterday, the amazing Ken delivered a stash of turkeys and an incredibly generous gift voucher that will help us buy much needed provisions for Crossways. We thank Ken and @BefaFoodAppeal for their continued support.

As we wrap up the year, we extend our heartfelt thanks for the invaluable support from all of our partners. Together, we’ve accomplished something truly remarkable providing access to devices for 6,735 individuals who might otherwise have been excluded #SustainableTech4Good

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We’ll be dialing back our social media for the next week and wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported our work over the last year. We wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas. ITAC Team.

My article on our local #Cambridge partnership tackling homelessness, plus great benefit from 22 new modular homes rough sleepers have moved into. In this week's @CambridgeIndy, plus 10 ways added in paper, how everyone can do their bit for homeless people in toughest of times.

We continue to be humbled by your generosity. For a third year Companions of the Order of Malta - Cambridge packed and delivered Christmas bags for each of our guests. @foodbankcambs once again provide bags of goodies to help bring a little cheer to Crossways

@L_R_Danil Hi Linda, thanks for your kind offer. Yes, we are always in need of toiletries.

Do you have any spare blankets that could be donated to help keep women accessing The Haven warm and cosy this Christmas? Please email haven-info@itac.org.uk if you can help. Thank you.

Chris Dade, our Support Services Manager, will be live on @BBCCambs tomorrow (Friday) morning from 07:20. He’ll be showing reporter Tom Jackson around one of our new modular homes at Joy’s Corner and then talking about how the project will support residents.

Did you know we also provide a home for the dogs of people who are offered a place with us at Crossways? We have a couple of dogs with us over Christmas and wonder if there are any local pet stores/suppliers who could spare some tins of food to help keep their bellies full.