Wintercomfort offers support service for people experiencing and at risk of homelessness. Open every day of the year, we provide essential welfare services including hot meals, showers, laundry services and clothing, alongside a broad range of support to help people reach their full potential.
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The cost-of-living crisis, rising mortgage rates, shortage of social housing, and high rents all contribute to the current increase in homelessness. We have seen a 50% rise in demand for our services over the last two years. Many of the people we support have poor physical or mental health, low educational attainment and little work experience. All will have suffered some level of trauma, including severe poverty, neglect, family breakdown, job loss or fleeing domestic abuse.
As Cambridge's only day service for rough sleepers, we will continue our vital services to meet increasing demand. Every day we offer free nutritious meals, washing facilities, clothing, and sanitary products. We provide guidance on housing, money and debt, education, training, work experience, and employment. Services include counselling, health and wellbeing support, a women-only service, immigration assistance, and a sports and social inclusion programme to combat isolation and loneliness
