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Partnership to support homeless residents marks one year in Thurrock

16 December 2022
A ground-breaking pilot scheme supporting homeless residents and those in temporary accommodation back into work has marked one year helping vulnerable people in Thurrock.
In December 2021, Thurrock Council launched the project with online crowdfunding platform Beam to help homeless residents access training and support, ensuring they can leave homelessness for good by securing stable jobs. So far:

New partnership to support homeless residents

16 December 2021
This Christmas, Thurrock Council has launched a ground-breaking pilot scheme to support homeless residents back into work.
The council will be working with online crowdfunding platform Beam to help homeless residents access the training and support they need to ensure they leave homelessness for good by securing stable jobs.
During the initial pilot scheme, 30 people will benefit from the new partnership, from rough sleepers to those living in temporary accommodation.

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