Christmas gifts

Donations sought for hostel residents

(Date of issue: Monday, 13 December 2010)

Local residents are being asked to make donations to Carlisle hostels and their residents this Christmas.

Practical items such as tins of food, soap, tooth paste, tooth brushes, towels and bedding would all be appreciated and will be handed out to hostels users.

Unwanted Christmas gifts would also be appreciated, so instead selling it online, why not consider giving to the hostels instead.

Carlisle City Council runs two hostels providing temporary accommodation – John Street hostel for men (currently being renovated) and London Road hostel for families and women.

There are also 11 move-on properties linked to both hostels which also provide accommodation for single residents and families.

Residents are supported by key workers during their stay in hostel accommodation. This support can continue for up to eight weeks once appropriate settled accommodation is identified. As part of the hostel re settlement programme, support from outside agencies can also be arranged if required.

Donations can be dropped off at the Civic Centre, Carlisle between normal office hours (Monday- Thursday, 9am – 5pm and Fridays, 9am – 4pm). However, the Civic Centre will be closed on Monday 27 December, Tuesday 28 December and Monday 3 January. The Customer Contact Centre will close at 3pm on both Friday 24 December and Friday 31 December.