Tabor House set to find new home at St Catherine’s Church
Tabor House will move to St Catherine’s in early 2023
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2020 for Tabor House
From 1 to 8 December, Father Hudson’s Care will be taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge. They will be aiming to raise £17,000 to support the work of Tabor House, a community project managed in partnership with i-Shelter which provides a lifeline of support to those affected by homelessness. All donations received between these…
Homeless shelter steps-up support in face of COVID-19
Birmingham shelter, Tabor House, has continued to support people experiencing homelessness despite being forced to close because of COVID-19. And it is now supporting more people than ever. The shelter’s open-plan accommodation has always been one of its strengths, enabling staff and volunteers to watch over guests at night. Many people who stay at the…
Tabor House publishes impact report
Birmingham homeless shelter, Tabor House, has released its impact report for its first two years of operation. With foreword from Fr Michael White, Chair of the iShelter management committee, the report looks at the challenges and successes during 2018 and 2019. Fr Michael writes: The report acknowledges that there have been challenges. It also reports…
Give the gift of time this Christmas, volunteer at Tabor House
Tabor House, Birmingham’s permanent night shelter, is asking for people to give their time at Christmas by volunteering over the festive period. Tabor House works wonders all year round thanks to the crucial support of its volunteers. Volunters are especially important during the winter months and on holidays, when the anguish of being homeless and,…
Homeless people to benefit from £15,000 grant to Tabor House from LoveBrum
Homeless people in Birmingham are set to benefit from a £15,000 grant to Tabor House thanks to LoveBrum. The shelter was announced as the first recipient of LoveBrum’s Community Impact Fund, in a bid to tackle homelessness in the city. When Tabor House first opened its doors in Digbeth, it became Birmingham’s only permanent night…
Tabor House responds to Birmingham homelessness figures
Statistics released today show the number of people sleeping rough in Birmingham rose by 60% last year – a tenfold rise since 2010. These figures come just a day after a homeless man, Kane Walker, died on the streets of Birmingham. West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, who made a commitment to tackle homelessness in Birmingham,…
Tabor House celebrates first anniversary
“Thank you to Tabor house for getting me off the streets. I am eternally grateful. You have changed my life.” On the evening of Friday 28 September 2018, volunteers, guests, staff and stakeholders (and a dog called Poppy!) came together in Digbeth, Birmingham, to celebrate the first anniversary of Tabor House. Tabor House is the…
Tabor House is recruiting
Digbeth-based homeless shelter, Tabor House, is looking for people to join their team. They are recruiting a Mentor Coach and a Volunteer Co-ordinator to join them in supporting people experiencing homelessness to turn their lives around. Mentor Coach – Ref P1218 16 hours per week. Salary, £21,247 – £22,573 per annum, pro rata We are recruiting…
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The key to a better future
On 3 December Archbishop Bernard welcomed invited guests to a service of blessing at Tabor House, Birmingham’s new night shelter. Members of the clergy, religious sisters, representatives from Father Hudson’s Care, and parishioners joined Tabor House volunteers, guests and members of the management committee for the event. On entering, all guests received an uncut key,…