There are lots of ways to help people who are homeless in Watford this Christmas such as buying much-needed items, to donating to our Christmas appeal or purchasing alternative gifts.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

Thank you to everyone who has been in touch looking to volunteer over Christmas. We have been overwhelmed by your generosity and have now filled all Christmas volunteering opportunities.

We are always in need of regular volunteers however, so if you are interested in supporting New Hope by volunteering at one of our services, please visit our volunteering page to see the latest vacancies.

ALTERNATIVE GIFTS

Coming soon

CHRISTMAS CARDS

TOILETRIES, BISCUITS AND CHOCOLATES

Branded toiletry sets and good quality boxes of biscuits and chocolates are always welcome for everyone we help whether that's a family in temporary accommodation, someone staying at our winter shelter, or someone in our Emergency Accommodation. Please just make sure that the chocolates don't contain alcohol. These can be dropped off on any weekday to the Fundraising Office above our charity shop on Queens Road.

Donations to the Haven

We are so grateful for everyone who has donated to the Haven this year, we have received so much! Over the Christmas period, the list of items we need is rapidly chnging so please get in touch with the Fundraising office on 01923 227 132 to check what items we currently require.

Please do not bring items to the Haven unless this has been arranged in advance!

If you are thinking of ways to help people experiencing homelessness this winter, please do considering donating to our Christmas appeal, Home for Christmas, www.newhope.org.uk/donate

CHRISTMAS APPEAL

Thank you so much for choosing to help people experiencing homelessness in Watford. Your overwhelming generosity means that we have now exhausted all available match-funding but don’t worry, every donation made will continue to support the vital work at the Haven. Your kindness will give people a safe place to go for hot meals and life-changing support away from street homelessness.

CHRISTMAS WISHLIST

We are collecting urgently needed items, such as hoodies, winter coats, and towels to help people who are currently experiencing homelessness, people who are living in New Hope’s accommodation, and individuals and families who are moving into their own homes.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS FOR OUR HOMES

The residents of the Recovery Service and our four HopeHomes would dearly love a Christmas tree and decorations!

If this is something you are able to help with, please email Rebecca.

VOUCHERS FOR PRIMARK, CAFFE NERO AND COSTA

We would love to be able to give Primark vouchers to the 10 residents in the Recovery Service. If this is something, you can help with, please send us a message. We are also looking for vouchers for local coffee shops.