Sifa Fireside

Check out the awesome condiment holders made by some our our homeless people. Keep a look out for them in UrbanCoffee

A big thanks to Debbie from Gowling WLG who volunteered yesterday in our drop in. Along with our regular volunteers, the corporate volunteers enable us to deliver great food twice a day, serving around 240 meals a day. Thanks again! x

Its up and official! You may have heard that we were awarded this prestigious blue plaque from the Civic Society as a result of being nominated by the pupils of Chandos Primary School, Highgate. We're so very proud that our efforts have been recognised. It means a lot!

As the main day centre facility in Birmingham supporting over 160 vulnerable individuals each day, we simply couldn't do it without our supporters help. Thanks to Colmore Business District who partnered with us over the last few years. They've organised numerous fundraising events from quizzes to skydives, but they've also raised awareness of the issues of homelessness in our city. We're really grateful for your support!

Coral Westaway, of the University of Hertfordshire, writes of their recent study and explains the key findings.
https://www.homeless.org.uk/…/impact-of -multiple-moves-on-m…

Drum roll... We've only been awarded a special Blue Plaque to recognise our hard efforts and contribution to supporting people experiencing homelessness in Birmingham. We're over the moon! Thanks to the Civic Society and the children of Chandos Primary School in Highgate for awarding this prestigious plaque to SIFA Fireside.

Thanks a million to NatWest who volunteered with us on Friday. You guys were amazing and didn't mind rolling up your sleeves to help us deal with the increasing demand for our drop in service.

It's been another busy week here at SIFA Fireside. Thank you to all our loyal supports and volunteers. We couldn't do what we do with you! A special mention to our corporate volunteers from Secure Trust who popped in to lend us a helping hand today.

If you have an amazon account, click onto Amazon Smile. We're now listed as one of the charities you can support. A percentage of your purchase can be donated direct to SIFA Fireside.

A big thanks to RICS for volunteering in the drop-in today. We can actually see the floor in the clothes store! Many thanks for all your help 👍

Spice Nation - Catering & Events come every Wednesday to the drop in. They bring with them a fantastic prepared meal, both for vegetarians and meat eaters. They even help serve it to our homeless people too! Thank you for coming in again today, we know our service users really look forward to Wednesdays 🧡

We received a massive donation of 32 bags of clothing and food today from Break Mission, with the support of the High Vis Street Culture Festival and The Custard Factory. Many many thanks for your epic donation guys! Awesome x 👍

OPUS restaurant have prepared a lovely road lamb dinner today for everyone, having collected the lamb and slow roasted it over night. Have to say all the staffs mouths were watering! Many thanks Opus, yet again you have treated our homeless people to healthy high quality food. You guys are brilliant! If you fancy checking out the Opus restaurant, visit their website... https://www.opusrestaurant.co.uk/

The staff from HSBC have been really supportive of us lately. We had a team in last week and also today helping out in the clothes and food stores as well as preparing and serving breakfast and lunch. Many thanks for all your help guys it was great to meet you!

Many thanks to Barbara and the Shirley Baptist Church for their massive towels and toiletries donation! All really useful stuff that we get through at a pace. Thanks again!😁

You might recall, we requested as many supporters as possible to vote for SIFA Fireside as we'd been shortlisted for a Nationwide community grant. Well we've only been awarded £24,268.00 towards our support services!!!!!! We're over the moon and want to thank everyone who took the time to vote for us as well as Nationwide community grants!!

A big thanks to the corporate volunteer team from Nike who came in yesterday to help us prepare and serve breakfast and dinner to our homeless people. Thank you for coming in again guys 👍

Today is the International Day of Charity. What one thing will will do today to make the world a better place? For more information on International Charity Day check out http://ow.ly/B8o9r Visit our website to see how you can you can help the homeless people of Birmingham https://www.sifafireside.co.uk/

We have 3 New job opportunities available! The roles are: - Mental Health Link Worker - Facilities Coordinator - Tenancy Support Worker
... Check them out on our website vacancies page...... https://www.sifafireside.co.uk/pages/17-j ob-vacancies
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it gav me a chas to cheag my life and it still is to day

We spent the day here helping out and we were all impressed with the friendly atmosphere and warmth of all the staff. Well worth spending a day here

Visited Sifa today and was shown around by Heather I was really impressed with the work you guys do. Such a positive welcoming atmosphere you guys are doing such a great job!

Thank you so much for letting us volunteer today, everyone was so friendly and welcoming, a big shout out to Cam who is Mr Organisation! Amazing work you do, hopefully see you again �

Thank you from the bottom of your heart for your kindness to me today. Hannah especially, made me feel like a human.

Thank you for making us so welcome today. I loved helping to prepare he food and serve it to the clients. You do such fantastic work.

Really enjoyed spending time at Sifa Fireside today. Enjoyed working with your great team preparing food and serving. What a brilliant facility you guys are providing!

Many thanks to Iwona at SF who has been an absolute star in helping me with a client (also a client of SF) who has been victim of human trafficking/modern slavery. Her help has been wonderful to get legal proceedings off the ground.

I had the opportunity to be at SF last Monday at 9am, when their homeless clients were starting to come in for the morning drop-in session. The atmosphere was warm, positive and uplifting; no doubt, all the homeless people I had the opportunity to see, were very happy to be there. Incredible work, the world needs more people like you guys!

I was so surprised how bright and clean it was. It totally changed my perception of homeless shelters in the most positive way.

I volunteered yesterday at SIFA Fireside and I can honestly say it was the most humbling experience. The other volunteers there put so much effort in to provide some of the basic things in life we all take for granted. Marie, I think you are fantastic and keep up the good work all! Hopefully see you again soon.

I volunteered at SIFA Fireside yesterday as part if Day 2 make a difference through work. Absolutely loved it. Sorting donated clothes then working in the kitchen helping to prepare lunch then serving the clients. Such a worthwhile charity and a fabulous support to the community. All staff very friendly and welcoming. Well done

I love coming to sifa Monday to Friday n helpin out if they need us

Helped me with social isolation x that Y I give five stars

Great day helping out an very rewarding. Good to see all the help on hand for people who are down on their luck.

Been volunteering at Sifa Fireside today working alongside Eamon, Kam and Marie in the kitchen. What truly amazing people they are, so warm and welcoming. These wonderful people volunteer 3- 7 days a week preparing meals for those less fortunate. It's extremely humbling to have worked alongside you all and I will definitely be back to help again. Keep up the amazing work you crazy bunch xxx

A Big thank you to Geoff and Cameron who welcomed 6th Solihull Scouts into SIFA Fireside last night, the Scouts were shown a presentation, given a tour of the building, helped peel a huuuge bag of spuds and their favourite part- given drinks and fed biscuits!!! Now they're putting their thinking caps on as to how they can support SIFA by doing some fundraising. We'll keep you posted �

it gav me a chas to cheag my life and it still is to day

We spent the day here helping out and we were all impressed with the friendly atmosphere and warmth of all the staff. Well worth spending a day here

Visited Sifa today and was shown around by Heather I was really impressed with the work you guys do. Such a positive welcoming atmosphere you guys are doing such a great job!

Thank you so much for letting us volunteer today, everyone was so friendly and welcoming, a big shout out to Cam who is Mr Organisation! Amazing work you do, hopefully see you again �

Thank you from the bottom of your heart for your kindness to me today. Hannah especially, made me feel like a human.

Thank you for making us so welcome today. I loved helping to prepare he food and serve it to the clients. You do such fantastic work.

Really enjoyed spending time at Sifa Fireside today. Enjoyed working with your great team preparing food and serving. What a brilliant facility you guys are providing!

Many thanks to Iwona at SF who has been an absolute star in helping me with a client (also a client of SF) who has been victim of human trafficking/modern slavery. Her help has been wonderful to get legal proceedings off the ground.

I had the opportunity to be at SF last Monday at 9am, when their homeless clients were starting to come in for the morning drop-in session. The atmosphere was warm, positive and uplifting; no doubt, all the homeless people I had the opportunity to see, were very happy to be there. Incredible work, the world needs more people like you guys!

I was so surprised how bright and clean it was. It totally changed my perception of homeless shelters in the most positive way.

I volunteered yesterday at SIFA Fireside and I can honestly say it was the most humbling experience. The other volunteers there put so much effort in to provide some of the basic things in life we all take for granted. Marie, I think you are fantastic and keep up the good work all! Hopefully see you again soon.

I volunteered at SIFA Fireside yesterday as part if Day 2 make a difference through work. Absolutely loved it. Sorting donated clothes then working in the kitchen helping to prepare lunch then serving the clients. Such a worthwhile charity and a fabulous support to the community. All staff very friendly and welcoming. Well done

I love coming to sifa Monday to Friday n helpin out if they need us

Helped me with social isolation x that Y I give five stars

Great day helping out an very rewarding. Good to see all the help on hand for people who are down on their luck.

Been volunteering at Sifa Fireside today working alongside Eamon, Kam and Marie in the kitchen. What truly amazing people they are, so warm and welcoming. These wonderful people volunteer 3- 7 days a week preparing meals for those less fortunate. It's extremely humbling to have worked alongside you all and I will definitely be back to help again. Keep up the amazing work you crazy bunch xxx

A Big thank you to Geoff and Cameron who welcomed 6th Solihull Scouts into SIFA Fireside last night, the Scouts were shown a presentation, given a tour of the building, helped peel a huuuge bag of spuds and their favourite part- given drinks and fed biscuits!!! Now they're putting their thinking caps on as to how they can support SIFA by doing some fundraising. We'll keep you posted �