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
X is 50 years old and has been living in the UK for nearly 18 years and has been receiving help from ASSIST...
A chance to hear about ASSIST's work over the last financial year and to meet other ASSIST supporters.
I heard about the night shelter and suddenly realised that this might be something I could do...
We host because we strongly feel no human being should be without a home and sleeping on the streets.
