It Takes A City (Cambridge)
@ittakesacity.bsky.social
It Takes a City (ITAC) is a small charity with a big reach. We provide a number of services that support some of Cambridge’s most vulnerable rough sleepers and the many with nowhere to call 'Home'.
PREPARED WITH LOVE
We celebrate the community effort that ensures our guests at Crossways have access to delicious, nutricious food.
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We celebrate the community effort that ensures our guests at Crossways have access to delicious, nutricious food.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:26 PM
PREPARED WITH LOVE
We celebrate the community effort that ensures our guests at Crossways have access to delicious, nutricious food.
ittakesacity.org.uk/prepared-wit...
We celebrate the community effort that ensures our guests at Crossways have access to delicious, nutricious food.
ittakesacity.org.uk/prepared-wit...
It's been a busy time for us over the last few months.
Lots of exciting news to share.
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Lots of exciting news to share.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:11 AM
It's been a busy time for us over the last few months.
Lots of exciting news to share.
We'll tell you all about it in our latest newsletter, out soon.
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Lots of exciting news to share.
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A huge shout out to Frankie, Dan and Jonny from Leaf and Lawn - Fencing without Boundaries for carrying out urgent work on the entry gate and fencing at Crossways to make it secure.
We can’t thank them enough and would certainly recommend you check out their website www.leafandlawn.co.uk
We can’t thank them enough and would certainly recommend you check out their website www.leafandlawn.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 9:47 AM
A huge shout out to Frankie, Dan and Jonny from Leaf and Lawn - Fencing without Boundaries for carrying out urgent work on the entry gate and fencing at Crossways to make it secure.
We can’t thank them enough and would certainly recommend you check out their website www.leafandlawn.co.uk
We can’t thank them enough and would certainly recommend you check out their website www.leafandlawn.co.uk
This is our second Christmas at The Haven.
We know that this can be a difficult time for many of those who access the service. We are there to support them every Monday and Thursday night.
Please contact [email protected] for the latest updates on other ways you can support the project.
We know that this can be a difficult time for many of those who access the service. We are there to support them every Monday and Thursday night.
Please contact [email protected] for the latest updates on other ways you can support the project.
December 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
This is our second Christmas at The Haven.
We know that this can be a difficult time for many of those who access the service. We are there to support them every Monday and Thursday night.
Please contact [email protected] for the latest updates on other ways you can support the project.
We know that this can be a difficult time for many of those who access the service. We are there to support them every Monday and Thursday night.
Please contact [email protected] for the latest updates on other ways you can support the project.
Our thanks go to Sophie Pearson and all at Costello Medical for all their support this Christmas.
Sophie braved the weather to deliver donations to Crossways on her cool bike and was greeted by Elisabeth Silver.
We wish them a peaceful holiday and look forward to their support in 2026.
Sophie braved the weather to deliver donations to Crossways on her cool bike and was greeted by Elisabeth Silver.
We wish them a peaceful holiday and look forward to their support in 2026.
December 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Our thanks go to Sophie Pearson and all at Costello Medical for all their support this Christmas.
Sophie braved the weather to deliver donations to Crossways on her cool bike and was greeted by Elisabeth Silver.
We wish them a peaceful holiday and look forward to their support in 2026.
Sophie braved the weather to deliver donations to Crossways on her cool bike and was greeted by Elisabeth Silver.
We wish them a peaceful holiday and look forward to their support in 2026.
We were delighted when Peter Burrows and colleagues from The Cambridge Building Society visited Crossways to deliver a van load of items generously donated by customers via their Giving Tree campaign.
We look forward to continuing to work with them in 2026, as one of their community partners.
We look forward to continuing to work with them in 2026, as one of their community partners.
December 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
We were delighted when Peter Burrows and colleagues from The Cambridge Building Society visited Crossways to deliver a van load of items generously donated by customers via their Giving Tree campaign.
We look forward to continuing to work with them in 2026, as one of their community partners.
We look forward to continuing to work with them in 2026, as one of their community partners.
Matt had the pleasure of joining Alex Elbro again on her Cambridge Radio show last week.
They chatted about the reopening of Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project in Cambridge.
Alex and Matt talk from about 2 hours in.
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They chatted about the reopening of Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project in Cambridge.
Alex and Matt talk from about 2 hours in.
www.mixcloud.com/Cambridge105...
December 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Matt had the pleasure of joining Alex Elbro again on her Cambridge Radio show last week.
They chatted about the reopening of Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project in Cambridge.
Alex and Matt talk from about 2 hours in.
www.mixcloud.com/Cambridge105...
They chatted about the reopening of Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project in Cambridge.
Alex and Matt talk from about 2 hours in.
www.mixcloud.com/Cambridge105...
Professional gardener Suzie Nicholson is becoming a familiar and welcome face at Crossways.
Last week, we were delighted when she helped us get in the festive mood by running a wreath making session.
If you’d be willing to provide activities for our residents, please email [email protected]
Last week, we were delighted when she helped us get in the festive mood by running a wreath making session.
If you’d be willing to provide activities for our residents, please email [email protected]
December 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Professional gardener Suzie Nicholson is becoming a familiar and welcome face at Crossways.
Last week, we were delighted when she helped us get in the festive mood by running a wreath making session.
If you’d be willing to provide activities for our residents, please email [email protected]
Last week, we were delighted when she helped us get in the festive mood by running a wreath making session.
If you’d be willing to provide activities for our residents, please email [email protected]
Matt visited Trumpington Meadows Primary School last week.
He spoke to the pupils about the importance of kindness, towards others, including those experiencing homelessness.
If you would like to arrange for us to visit your school, workplace or other group, please email [email protected]
He spoke to the pupils about the importance of kindness, towards others, including those experiencing homelessness.
If you would like to arrange for us to visit your school, workplace or other group, please email [email protected]
December 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Matt visited Trumpington Meadows Primary School last week.
He spoke to the pupils about the importance of kindness, towards others, including those experiencing homelessness.
If you would like to arrange for us to visit your school, workplace or other group, please email [email protected]
He spoke to the pupils about the importance of kindness, towards others, including those experiencing homelessness.
If you would like to arrange for us to visit your school, workplace or other group, please email [email protected]
CAN YOU HELP? 🙏
Our security colleague's chair at Crossways has developed a distinct and disturbing list to the right!
Do any of our fantastic followers have one that they could donate so that he can sit in comfort and safety again?
Please email [email protected]
Our security colleague's chair at Crossways has developed a distinct and disturbing list to the right!
Do any of our fantastic followers have one that they could donate so that he can sit in comfort and safety again?
Please email [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
CAN YOU HELP? 🙏
Our security colleague's chair at Crossways has developed a distinct and disturbing list to the right!
Do any of our fantastic followers have one that they could donate so that he can sit in comfort and safety again?
Please email [email protected]
Our security colleague's chair at Crossways has developed a distinct and disturbing list to the right!
Do any of our fantastic followers have one that they could donate so that he can sit in comfort and safety again?
Please email [email protected]
Our latest newsletter is available for you to catch up on what has been an incredibly busy three months.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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We were delighted when professional gardener Suzie Nicholson joined Barry, our Volunteer Coordinator, to cast her expert eye over the communal garden at Crossways.
Suzie had lots of inspiring ideas on how we can involve residents in turning the garden into a lovely space to relax.
Suzie had lots of inspiring ideas on how we can involve residents in turning the garden into a lovely space to relax.
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We were delighted when professional gardener Suzie Nicholson joined Barry, our Volunteer Coordinator, to cast her expert eye over the communal garden at Crossways.
Suzie had lots of inspiring ideas on how we can involve residents in turning the garden into a lovely space to relax.
Suzie had lots of inspiring ideas on how we can involve residents in turning the garden into a lovely space to relax.
We thank our friends at PEM for the generous donation of three laptops to replace devices running operating systems no longer supported by Microsoft.
Here you can see Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, and Chris Dade, Support Services Manager giving them a test drive.
[email protected] to get involved
Here you can see Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, and Chris Dade, Support Services Manager giving them a test drive.
[email protected] to get involved
October 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM
We thank our friends at PEM for the generous donation of three laptops to replace devices running operating systems no longer supported by Microsoft.
Here you can see Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, and Chris Dade, Support Services Manager giving them a test drive.
[email protected] to get involved
Here you can see Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, and Chris Dade, Support Services Manager giving them a test drive.
[email protected] to get involved
We've had a busy three months since the last edition. Lots of news to tell you about. New and developing partnerships with our friends in the business community and more.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Our latest newsletter is out next week.
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Our thanks go to the congregations of New Life Church Cambridge, URC Downing Place and St Andrew Street Baptist Church for the generous donation of their harvest collections.
September 30, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Our thanks go to the congregations of New Life Church Cambridge, URC Downing Place and St Andrew Street Baptist Church for the generous donation of their harvest collections.
WE'RE HIRING!
We are looking for the right person to join our team in creating a welcoming space at Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project.
Applications close 26TH AUGUST.
Details here www.ittakesacity.org.uk/news-article...
We are looking for the right person to join our team in creating a welcoming space at Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project.
Applications close 26TH AUGUST.
Details here www.ittakesacity.org.uk/news-article...
August 5, 2025 at 8:15 AM
WE'RE HIRING!
We are looking for the right person to join our team in creating a welcoming space at Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project.
Applications close 26TH AUGUST.
Details here www.ittakesacity.org.uk/news-article...
We are looking for the right person to join our team in creating a welcoming space at Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation project.
Applications close 26TH AUGUST.
Details here www.ittakesacity.org.uk/news-article...
OUT TODAY! 🎉
We celebrate the difference volunteers can make. Grab yourself a beverage of choice and catch up on all that's been happening over the last three months.
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We celebrate the difference volunteers can make. Grab yourself a beverage of choice and catch up on all that's been happening over the last three months.
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July 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
OUT TODAY! 🎉
We celebrate the difference volunteers can make. Grab yourself a beverage of choice and catch up on all that's been happening over the last three months.
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We celebrate the difference volunteers can make. Grab yourself a beverage of choice and catch up on all that's been happening over the last three months.
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July 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Yesterday, the H&S team from Bidwells volunteered to give The Haven a refresh.
Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, popped in to see the results last night.
We echo her thanks from all at ITAC and the women who will continue to use this vital safe, overnight space in the city centre.
(Loving the lilac!)
Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, popped in to see the results last night.
We echo her thanks from all at ITAC and the women who will continue to use this vital safe, overnight space in the city centre.
(Loving the lilac!)
July 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Yesterday, the H&S team from Bidwells volunteered to give The Haven a refresh.
Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, popped in to see the results last night.
We echo her thanks from all at ITAC and the women who will continue to use this vital safe, overnight space in the city centre.
(Loving the lilac!)
Elisabeth Silver, our CEO, popped in to see the results last night.
We echo her thanks from all at ITAC and the women who will continue to use this vital safe, overnight space in the city centre.
(Loving the lilac!)
On such a hot day, we give thanks to the Health & Safety team from our friends at Bidwells who have volunteered to join support worker Claire in giving the lounge at The Haven a much needed refresh.
Plenty of drinks folks!
Plenty of drinks folks!
July 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
On such a hot day, we give thanks to the Health & Safety team from our friends at Bidwells who have volunteered to join support worker Claire in giving the lounge at The Haven a much needed refresh.
Plenty of drinks folks!
Plenty of drinks folks!
It was great to have Mukta and Simon from Cambridge Building Society join us to volunteer and find out more about our Street Storage project.
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June 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It was great to have Mukta and Simon from Cambridge Building Society join us to volunteer and find out more about our Street Storage project.
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www.ittakesacity.org.uk/news-article...
It Takes A City are delighted to have Elizabeth Bam, an experienced administrator, join our team this week. We are also incredibly grateful to the wonderful Sue Gowling at SustainableTech4Good for providing Elisabeth with a laptop, and once again supporting us to deliver services for those in need.
June 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
It Takes A City are delighted to have Elizabeth Bam, an experienced administrator, join our team this week. We are also incredibly grateful to the wonderful Sue Gowling at SustainableTech4Good for providing Elisabeth with a laptop, and once again supporting us to deliver services for those in need.
Can you help us restock the cupboards at The Haven, so that vulnerable women in Cambridge city centre can have something to eat and drink (as well as having a shower, getting a change of clothes, accessing support services and resting up in safety).
Please email [email protected]
Please email [email protected]
June 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Can you help us restock the cupboards at The Haven, so that vulnerable women in Cambridge city centre can have something to eat and drink (as well as having a shower, getting a change of clothes, accessing support services and resting up in safety).
Please email [email protected]
Please email [email protected]
Here's what's happening at Wintercomfort's Women's Group this month.
June 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Here's what's happening at Wintercomfort's Women's Group this month.
Small charities like ours simply couldn’t provide the services we do without the passion and dedication of our volunteers.
This #VolunteersWeek, we wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to every one of them.
This #VolunteersWeek, we wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to every one of them.
June 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Small charities like ours simply couldn’t provide the services we do without the passion and dedication of our volunteers.
This #VolunteersWeek, we wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to every one of them.
This #VolunteersWeek, we wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to every one of them.