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
Friday, December 21, 2018 from 7pm at DINA...
We are urgently in need of new night shelter volunteers - if you could help out, please contact us...
ASSIST is proud to be leading on the These Walls Must Fall campaign in Sheffield. Campaign with us!
We have been hosting with ASSIST for two years. We started as weekend hosts and then moved on to medium and long term.
