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Short Profile
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Accommodation for young single homeless people (and some families) in Greenwich.
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What services are offered |
This organisation caters to the housing needs of young single homeless African Caribbean males and females aged 18 to 25 years. There are currently about 40 individuals in shared accommodation. The aim is to rehouse these individuals in permanent accommodation secured through the Council or other housing associations. Some families are also housed by this service.
The service does not make home visits.
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Opening hours |
Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Weekend: Closed
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How to contact the service |
Telephone during opening hours.
Make your request in writing.
Telephone or write to arrange an appointment.
Drop-in during opening hours.
By referral from Social Services, project workers from advice agencies and other housing agencies.
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Who can use the service |
Anyone can get advice from this organisation but only young African Caribbean people can be housed in the shared houses.
Applicants for Family Accomodation, 2-4 bedroom units, must be referred from the London Borough of Greenwich Rehousing or Homeless Persons Projects.
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Charges made |
Charges of £75 per week for shared units and between £65.50 - £90.00 for 2-4 bedroom units.
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Languages other than English spoken by staff |
French
The service does have access to interpreters.
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Access |
The premises are inaccessible to wheelchair users.
Parking for disabled drivers is not available.
There is not a toilet available which can accommodate a wheelchair and user.
Baby changing facilities are available.
There are no facilities for deaf and hard of hearing people.
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Address
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48-50 Artillery Place
Woolwich
London
SE18 4AB
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Telephone |
020 8855 0488 Office Telephone
020 8317 0451 Simba Community Centre Phone
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Fax
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020 8317 4072
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Minicom
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Textphone
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Website
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Date created
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Friday, 23 April 2004
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Last updated
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Monday, 22 May 2006
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