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Our vision is that every adult in Birmingham can live a future without homelessness. πŸ”₯
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As it's #NationalPetDay, we couldn't resist posting a picture of Storm in our Support Centre this morning! 🐾 She literally makes everyone's day when she pays us a visit along with her owner, and she's rewarded with fuss and treats aplenty! πŸ”₯

Update: the 10k and Half Marathon spaces are now SOLD OUT! Get in there quick if you fancy a fast 5k!πŸƒ πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

Looking for your next summer challenge? Why not #runforcharity and sign up to Birmingham Running Festival, where you can run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon in Sutton Park and raise money for SIFA Fireside! Sign up now runforcharity.com/running-even...

Straight from The Guardian, The Independent and GOV.UK, we've compiled a quick roundup of the latest homelessness news! πŸ”₯

Urgently needed! We're desperate for sleeping bags, t-shirts and backpacks. Got a spare time to make a quick purchase? Head on over to our Give Today store where items can be ordered and delivered directly to SIFA Fireside's door. Easy peasy! πŸ”₯ givetoday.co.uk/sifafireside/

April marks Autism Acceptance Month, with Autism Awareness Day taking place today, on April 2nd! πŸ”₯

Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating! We’re grateful for our amazing staff and volunteers who pulled all this together for our clients! And we couldn’t have done it without our amazing supporters who donated so we could order the food, including the lovely people at Mahirs Experience! Thank you. πŸ”₯

Last chance for free tickets, folks! πŸ”₯

Looking for your next summer challenge? Why not #runforcharity and sign up to Birmingham Running Festival, where you can run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon in Sutton Park and raise money for SIFA Fireside! πŸ”₯

Act Now... ... book your free tickets to this Friday's client performance with @geesetheatre.bsky.social at The Crescent Theatre! 🎭 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/act-now-pe...

If you can make it to our launch of Discovering Birmingham you are very welcome! RSVP to email on invite to book some fun in Brum! @sifafireside.bsky.social @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social @mybcu.bsky.social @astonunarchives.bsky.social @astonuniversity.bsky.social @unibirmingham.bsky.social

Following successful filmmaking projects and screenings with the Geese Theatre Company, our Act Now ensemble of talented clients are performing their first live piece of theatre at the The Crescent Theatre in Brum, this Wednesday, the 28th March at 2.30pm. πŸ”₯1/2

Over the last 2 years we have worked with our friends @sifafireside.bsky.social to develop creative activities under the title Act Now. For the first time, the Act Now Ensemble will perform at Crescent Theatre - March 28th 2.30pm. Entry is free but pre-booking is essential: shorturl.at/Z4MkZ

We are immensely appreciative of the vital donations made through the Give Today store! You, our donors have supported SIFA Fireside in our aims to support some of Birmingham's most vulnerable communities! To donate, please follow this link: givetoday.co.uk/sifafireside/

Thank you Mockingbird Cinema for hosting such a beautiful event, and @geesetheatre.bsky.social for the fantastic workshops! πŸ”₯

❄️SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol) has been extended in Birmingham until the 19th of March. This means anyone sleeping rough should be able to access safe and secure accommodation in #Birmingham. ❄️ 1/2

SWEP (The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol) has been activated. The StreetLink website can help you to make an alert for support if you are concerned about someone. Take care, Brum. πŸ”₯ thestreetlink.org.uk

We'd like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has gone out of their way to bring us clothes donations over the last few weeks and months! πŸ‘—πŸ‘šπŸ‘ŸπŸ‘’

During the month of Ramadan, our super supporter Shaid will be walking 10km each day, over 10 days, all whilst fasting and all in support of SIFA Fireside. 1/2

SWEP has now been extended until February the 19th. πŸ”₯

Due to the temperatures dropping again, the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is active until Monday 17th February. This means anyone sleeping rough should be able to access safe and secure accommodation in #Birmingham. 1/2

Our week got off to a great start, thanks to everyone at Be Kind! We received this HUGE delivery of fresh fruit and veg AND we got to meet the lovely Ravinder and Narinda, who delivered it on Be Kind's behalf! We never cease to be amazed at how kind people can be! πŸ”₯

SWEP has been extended in Birmingham until Tuesday 11th of Feb! πŸ”₯

SWEP is active in #Birmingham until Monday February the 10th. πŸ”₯

Due to the temperatures dropping again, the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been re-activated. This means anyone sleeping rough should be able to access safe and secure accommodation in #Birmingham. 1/2 Image: Oliver Potter

Tongue Out Tuesday! πŸ˜‹ It's not just people experiencing homelessness in Birmingham that we offer support to! We regularly get visits from cats, budgerigars and this good boy, Frank! From a big drink to tasty treats and a good fuss, we always offer A Hundred Thousand Welcomes. 🐾1/2

The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has now been deactivated in Birmingham, but if you are concerned about someone sleeping rough this weekend, the new StreetLink website will still help you make an alert for support. 1/2

29.01.25 Due to the temperatures dropping again, the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been re-activated. This means anyone sleeping rough should be able to access safe and secure accommodation in #Birmingham. 1/2

πŸ’š New Article Alert! news.streetsupport.net/2025/01/24/s... Today we are focussing on theπŸ”₯ @sifafireside.bsky.social Homeless Support Centre, in @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social area & how services align to the WMCA's positive pathway model. Find out more in the article on using the link above.

Due to the temperatures dropping again, the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been re-activated. This means anyone sleeping rough should be able to access safe and secure accommodation in #Birmingham. 1/2

Reminder: SWEP is still active in #Birmingham. Stay safe, Brum! πŸ”₯

SWEP has now been extended until the 10th of January. Stay safe, Brum! πŸ”₯

Due to the temperatures dropping, the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated, so anyone sleeping rough should be able to access safe and secure accommodation in Birmingham.

This is a good start as we continue to strive so that everyone can live a future without homelessness! πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘