This page will be where ASSIST announces any changes to our normal services in response to the Coronavirus.
ASSIST Sheffield helps destitute asylum seekers by providing accommodation, advice and other support to those in most need or distress. We’re a charity and we’re totally reliant on volunteers, grants and the generosity of the people of Sheffield and the surrounding area.
Fund 12 weekends' accommodation for an asylum seeker
Buy essential basic supplies for one of our houses
Fund a course for volunteers on asylum issues
Keep our night shelter open for 2 weeks
Give every client someone to accompany them to appointments
Provide 16 clients with an interpreter at their advocacy appointments
Fund a room in one of our houses for an asylum seeker for 6 months
Provide welfare payments for an asylum seeker for 6 months
Provide emergency payments for a new client each month
I make a regular monthly donation because I can see what a big difference...
In April ASSIST accommodated 37 people, made more than 300 welfare phone calls, gave welfare payments to 81 people ...
Normal life seems a world away, but we continue to support destitute asylum seekers at ASSIST, find out how it's going.
Everyone can support asylum seekers, help us challenge asylum destitution now.
We were in the very fortunate position of being able to buy a house and then lease it, for no charge, to ASSIST...
Supporting asylum seekers in Sheffield during the coronavirus pandemic...
We host because we strongly feel no human being should be without a home and sleeping on the streets.
