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The programmes available from Streets2Homes are mostly based on donations and the volunteers that work at the charity. Those who are homeless in Essex that need help can stop by the day centre. The organisation will provide support from this location for individuals on a low income or who find themselves in difficulties.

One of the main services is to help homeless or vulnerable people find accommodations in Harlow. This can often be challenging as social housing has a waiting list, and private sector flats or homes can be more expensive. So the team at Streets2Homes partner with private landlords and arrange deposit schemes, to assist the vulnerable.

To learn more on the housing available in Harlow, drop in at the day centre. The services and advice given is done so from this location, which is a friendly environment for the homeless and people in poverty. All of the support is also given for free.
Not only will the team give advice on housing from this location, but the applicant can also apply for other more practical support. Or they can just drop in for tea.

The other assistance from Streets2Homes is below. Volunteers and donations from partners such as churches determine what is available.
Food is given from the centre. This will mostly be a hot drink and a hot meal, and is served five days per week. This is mostly for the homeless that are also seeking advice from the charity on options available to them.

The jobless or those trying to maximise their income can sign up for employment advice or training sessions. Any type of support here is combined with counselling as well as budgeting support. If a person local to Essex is able to increase their wages, then this can help them save money for both a damage deposit as well as future rental costs.

Streets2Homes also provides more basis care to the homeless as well as the vulnerable. Those using these services at the drop in centre may include those who are vulnerable such as ex-offenders or the mentally ill. The client can use the shower facilities and clean clothes.

Referrals are also given by the charity to grants or other schemes. There is no way that one organisation in Harlow can assist all those that need it, so they will refer the person to other both charities and not-for-profit agencies. Examples include the FoodBank for a parcel of food, specialist counselling and support services. All of this is provided as a form of general guidance to the client, or residents can learn how grant based assistance can help.

More landlords from Essex are always needed to partner on homeless prevention as well. If they take in to their home a person that has been homeless in the past, Streets2Homes will help the prospective tenant access a bond guarantee for the deposit. Also, Streets2Homes will offer form filling for housing benefits. These government schemes will help ensure that future rent is paid.

The Streets2Homes drop in centre has a post of 2A Wych Elm in Harlow. Or residents can call the main office at 01279 430011