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Three months on: Simon’s story part 2
Last month Simon* shared his story in this blog post . He came to us in January, when at 56, he found himself living on the streets. We...

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14 minutes ago3 min read
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Why do people without a home stay in the town centre?
Whether its politics or football, or discussing life's challenges, we have some really interesting conversations at the Ark. This one...

Shrewsbury Ark
6 days ago3 min read
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Winter Overnight Provision is a Great Success.
There has often been some confusion about whether the Ark provides overnight accommodation in the town, and to clarify, the answer is no....

Shrewsbury Ark
Mar 243 min read
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Insights into the Ark: working with Shropshire Council’s rough sleeper team
When it comes to supporting people who are homeless, it’s a team effort; we work with a wide variety of local organisations to ensure a...

Shrewsbury Ark
Mar 143 min read
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Could you brave a night beneath the stars for us on 15th May?
On 15th May 2025, we are hosting business and academic leaders, business owners, execs and office teams for an unforgettable night at CEO...

Shrewsbury Ark
Mar 141 min read
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From struggles to strength: Simon’s story part 1
All too often it’s a series of events which lead to someone being homeless. In this blog post, Simon*, who at 56 found himself living on...

Shrewsbury Ark
Mar 123 min read
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Supporting people through loss and grief: Paul's story
We are all two pay cheques away from being homeless, or so the saying goes, and the reality is that many people find themselves on the...

Shrewsbury Ark
Jan 275 min read
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Insights Into The Ark: spotlight on our support workers
Day Centre Support Workers Ursula and Chris are being profiled in the second blog in a series in which we share some of our daily...

Shrewsbury Ark
Jan 214 min read
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Collaborating with Council when Severe Weather Emergency Protocol is activated
How we are supporting Council to provide a vital service in freezing temperatures

Shrewsbury Ark
Jan 164 min read
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Insights Into The Ark: Spotlight on our manager Rose
What would you do if you suddenly didn’t have a home? Where would you go for help and support? Family? Friends? And what would you do if...

Shrewsbury Ark
Dec 12, 20245 min read
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Helping young people in crisis
Young adults, aged 21, 23 and 25, explain how they came to need our services and support.

Shrewsbury Ark
Nov 21, 20244 min read
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Celebrating Trustees’ Week: The vital role of trustees at The Shrewsbury Ark
Putting the spotlight on the vital role our volunteer trustees have at the Shrewsbury Ark

Shrewsbury Ark
Nov 6, 20244 min read
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5 ways to be an Ark Angel this Christmas
Help us bring some Christmas cheer to homeless and vulnerable people in our community.

Shrewsbury Ark
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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World Homeless Day 2024. An awareness day that shouldn't exist…
World Homeless Day, observed internationally on 10 October every year, aims to raise awareness about the needs of people who currently...

Shrewsbury Ark
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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Change in service delivery transforms lives and reduces anti-social behaviour
In the lead up to World Homeless Day , 10 October, we've taken a moment to look back on how far the Ark has come since its bold...

Shrewsbury Ark
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Thoughts from the street: walking away from trouble
In the third of our blog series written by a person experiencing homelessness, Ian who we support, explains some of the recent and past...

Shrewsbury Ark
Aug 9, 20243 min read
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Who Get's Your Vote?
With a general election just around the corner we asked Ark Volunteer George who studies Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oxford...

Shrewsbury Ark
Jun 27, 20241 min read
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Small (but mighty) Charity week
Giving a big shout out to all Shropshire’s small charities and the big impact they make in Small Charity Week, 24-28 June 2024 Small...

Shrewsbury Ark
Jun 25, 20245 min read
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Thoughts from the street: what is home?
In the second of our blog series written by a person experiencing homelessness, Ian who we support, gives an insight into his story and...

Shrewsbury Ark
Jun 25, 20243 min read
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The Shrewsbury Ark Takes Pride
June is Pride Month in the UK, and the campaign aim is to celebrate love and diversity. Organisers across the country have a range of...
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Jun 18, 20244 min read
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