I arrived in the UK in 2008. Two years after I first applied for asylum I got an initial refusal...I was destitute.
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
From now on, all ASSIST houses will use 100% green energy!
Thank you to each and every person who has donated to ASSIST over the years, either directly or via a friend...
With thanks to all our supporters, we have been able to increase...
We have been hosting with ASSIST for two years. We started as weekend hosts and then moved on to medium and long term.
