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ittakesacity.bsky.social
It Takes a City (ITAC) is a small charity with a big reach. We provide a number of services that support some of Cambridge’s most vulnerable rough sleepers and the many with nowhere to call 'Home'.
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🏡 A small space, a big impact: How the Haven is changing lives 🏡 In six months we've supported 24 homeless and vulnerable women in Cambridge. Ahead of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating our small but powerful wins. Take a look at our report tinyurl.com/253ye824. #IWD2025

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Whilst staying at Crossways, one of our guests started learning guitar with our amazing music therapist. Is there anyone in our network that have an acoustic guitar they’d be willing to donate so he can continue to practice? Please email [email protected] if you can help.

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Are you able to help us? We're looking for the following items so that we can provide comfort to the women using The Haven. Jeans (size 8-12) Joggers (S/M) Leggings (S/M) Underwear (S/M) Sports bras (S/M) Please email [email protected] Thanks in advance for your support

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As someone who found themselves homeless at the age of 16 I understand how important @everyyouth.bsky.social campaign is to breaking the cycle.

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💜 Women’s homelessness is often invisible💜 Many homeless women in Cambridge go unseen, sleeping in cars, staying in unsafe relationships or avoiding services due to trauma or fear. Read how The Haven is providing a safe place in the city tinyurl.com/253ye824 #IWD2025

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What a wonderful, welcoming space @cambridgecyrenians.bsky.social

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Our Director, James Martin, is taking on the #CambridgeHalfMarathon for Cambridge Cyrenians! 🏃‍♂️ The funds raised will help us to continue to provide essential support for people experiencing homelessness. Chip in and support James here: www.givengain.com/project/jame... Thanks!

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Are you a frontline worker in the #Homelessness sector? If so, we've produced this poster on understanding HC2 certificates and helping people to apply for one to help with healthcare costs and access: bit.ly/3Z5K0Bq Do please share with your networks! #HC2Certificate #Healthcare

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Imagine you had to leave home tonight with just enough time to grab one bag. What would you take? We can offer a volunteering opportunity where you can make a real difference. Please complete this short form forms.office.com/e/7uZpLQvUHH and we’ll get straight back to you.

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Crossways, our winter accommodation project, remains open until the end of March, providing safety, dignity and comfort for some of the city's most vulnerable people. Our stocks are running low and we would appreciate any support you are able to offer. Please email [email protected]

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Plenty to see and do at the @camcrag.bsky.social Winter Fair this Saturday, and you'll also be helping support our Haven project. Why not pop along.

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The UK drinks about 95 million cups of coffee a day. ☕ For people experiencing homelessness, sharing a coffee leads to human connection and a chance to be heard. Support our new partnership with Ernie London by ordering Groundswell coffee. 👉 https://bit.ly/3OrrzRu #CharityCoffee

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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...

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A tragic story of the toll that trauma of homelessness takes on people’s mental health and resilience. Investment in social housing will prevent homelessness and can save lives. The evidence is mounting and more and more voices are calling it out ⬇️ www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/social-...

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Can you help us restock the cupboards at Crossways with items we are running low on? Please email [email protected] Thank in advance for your support.

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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/cambridgeshi...) details over 450 offers of help from 109 organisations. Save the website to your smartphone and be prepared.

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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. www.ittakesacity.org.uk/news-article...

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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.

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Chris Dade, our Support Services Manager, will be live on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire tomorrow (Friday) morning. He’ll be showing reporter Tom Jackson around one of our new modular homes at Joy’s Corner from 07:20.

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We are hiring! We are seeking a part-time Business Manager. The role includes management and administration of modular housing schemes in various locations in Cambridge. The role will also provide administrative support to the Board. Contact [email protected] tinyurl.com/mr3xfv29

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It's Mill Road Winter Fair again this Saturday. If you're planning on attending, pop along to Petersfield (Stall 46) and say hello.

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If you're in the Cambridge station area, why not get in the Christmas mood by spending time at the CB1 Community Fair. We will be there on Tuesday talking about our work and asking for donations.

submitted 99 days ago • 0 comments

Our thanks to the congregation at All Saints Church in Melbourn, who donated their collection last Sunday to support our work with some of the city's most vulnerable people.

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Local artist Sarah Middleton recently exhibited some of her work at Galeria Moderna in the Grand Arcade, donating proceeds to support ITAC’s work. Galeria Moderna also agreed to waive any commission from the sales. Find Sarah on Instagram @yogibear1010art.

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Do you want to help someone you’re concerned about on the streets but don’t know where to start? streetsupport.net/cambridgeshi... has 432 offers of help from 109 organisations. Watch this short video (youtu.be/zXnKOyRHHmc) to be ready to help. #Cambridge #homelessness #help #community

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