I felt rejected, alone and in despair until I found ASSIST. They provided a roof over my head, support and hope for the future.
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
When my asylum claim appeal was rejected I was removed from my accommodation. It was a worrying time...
I volunteer as a House Visitor, keeping in regular contact with clients who live in one of the houses ASSIST offers...
Volunteering for ASSIST has provided me with the opportunity to meet a lot of interesting people...
We have been hosting with ASSIST for two years. We started as weekend hosts and then moved on to medium and long term.
