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SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Aug 11

The @streetlink.bsky.social website will help you make an alert for support for yourself or someone you are concerned about.

For accommodation out of hours, @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social duty team are available on 0121 303 2296. 🔥

Image: THEMMM (2/2)

SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Aug 11

The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated until August 13th.

SIFA Fireside's Support Centre will be acting as a shady space until 4pm. (1/2)

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SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Aug 4

Does this "holiday" look like your type on paper?

If not, donate now to our Homelessness Doesn't Take A Holiday campaign and support people experiencing homelessness in Birmingham all year round. 🔥#LoveIsland

sifafireside.co.uk/holiday/

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SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jul 11

During the summer, this is the real deal facing people experiencing homelessness in Birmingham.

Homelessness doesn't take a holiday. Donate now.🔥

sifafireside.co.uk/holiday/

#Homeless #Holiday #Heatwave #Brum #summerholiday #summer #holiday #holidays #summerday #CostaDaurada #Spain #Catalonia

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SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jul 7

This summer, this is the real deal facing people experiencing #homelessness.

Whether you're able to donate or share this post, you would be helping SIFA Fireside to support #Birmingham's most vulnerable people all year round. Donate via the link below.

Thanks Brum. 🔥

sifafireside.co.uk/holiday/

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SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jul 4

Are you concerned about someone sleeping rough on the streets of Birmingham this #BlackSabbath weekend?

The @streetlink.bsky.social website will help you make an alert.

For accommodation out of hours, @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social's team are available on 0121 303 2296. 🔥

Artist: @rjeffcott

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SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jul 1

2/2 Could you help us turn this around and support people experiencing homelessness in Birmingham by donating below? Thank you, Brum! 🔥

sifafireside.co.uk/holiday/

#Homeless #Holiday #Heatwave #Birmingham #Brum #summerholiday #summer

Sifa Fireside

sifafireside.co.uk

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SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jul 1

Homelessness doesn't take a holiday! ☀✈🏖

Produced once again by our friends at One Black Bear and in collaboration with members of our team who have lived experience of homelessness, this bold new campaign aims to raise funds at a time when our donations usually take a dip. 📉 1/2

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SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jun 27

Regular SIFA supporter Deutsche Bank's Muslim Network held an office food collection, dropping by with a lovely box of goodies for our kitchen! 🔥

Thank you for everything!

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SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jun 24

2/2 Not only will you be taking in iconic locations and witnessing the band's impact on city, but you'll also be raising funds to support people experiencing homelessness in Birmingham. 🔥

Book your tickets below:

www.positivelybirmingham.co.uk

Positively Birmingham Walking Tours

Discover Birmingham with Positively Birmingham Walking Tours—fun, informative guided tours at weekends. Explore the city's history, architecture, and public art with expert guides. We also offer priva...

www.positivelybirmingham.co.uk

SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jun 24

🤟Calling all Metalheads! 🤟

If you're off to see #BlackSabbath and co at Villa Park (or even if you're not) our friends at @positivelybrum.bsky.social Walking Tours are kicking off the Back to the Beginning show with a bang! 1/2

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SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jun 23

Catch their moving new piece about identity, Birmingham and the realities of homelessness at @The Midlands Arts Centre - MAC on July 19th.

It will be a raw, real, and hopeful performance you won’t forget. Tickets available here:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../sifa-set....

Image: Tom Bird

www.eventbrite.co.uk

SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jun 20

We're reaching the final week of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time to honour the lives and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals.
We also wanted to take this time to raise awareness of how LGBTQ+ individuals can be disproportionately affected by homelessness and the issues surrounding it...

SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jun 16

New week, new start? 🔥

Based in Digbeth, and providing city-wide support, our Adult Lead Worker Service aims to move adults experiencing multiple disadvantages towards independent living through flexible support and community navigation.

Apply here:

sifafireside.co.uk/workwithus/a...

SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jun 10

We hope they invest in services like ours. Because with the right support, we know we can be part of Breaking the Cycle of rising homelessness. And by supporting more people into safe and secure long-term homes, we can deliver long-term savings for government too. 🔥

homeless.org.uk/.../campaign...

homeless.org.uk

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SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jun 10

We’re backing @homelesslink.bsky.social's #BreakingTheCycle campaign for a fairer funding system for homelessness services. Tomorrow is the Comprehensive Spending Review, when Government will set spending priorities for the next few years. 1/2

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SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jun 6

Are you concerned about someone sleeping rough on the streets of Birmingham this weekend?

The StreetLink website will help you make an alert for support.

For accommodation out of hours, Birmingham City Council's duty team are available on 0121 303 2296. 🔥

SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jun 6

Rounding off this year's National Volunteers' Week, after a busy morning working in the SIFA Fireside kitchen and Support Centre, our outstanding team of regular volunteers were treated to a delicious meal at The Old Crown in Digbeth! 🔥

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SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jun 2

2/2 We successfully secured a productive meeting with Jess Phillips MP and are still hoping to hear from some others.

Pictured: Donna, Kyle, Logan, Megan, Sophie and Gloria from SIFA’s Homeless Intervention Team, Adult Lead Worker Service, Peer Mentor Service, and Housing Transitions service. 🔥

SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · Jun 2

Our terrific team work hard every day to break the cycle of homelessness, and in the month of May, we also reached out to local MP's to do the same as part of @homelesslink.bsky.social's Breaking the Cycle campaign. 1/2

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SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · May 29

We're so grateful to the ever-supportive Browne Jacobson team, who put together a JustGiving fundraiser for SIFA Fireside ahead of their participation in the Royal Sutton Fun Run on Sunday!

Best of luck guys and thank you so much! 🔥

#ThursdayThankYous

Image: Nigel Gambles, Studio 55

SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · May 28

From the basics, like a hot shower, nutritious food and fresh clothes to the complex, including advice and support with housing, immigration and benefits.

Thanks to all our supporters. 🔥

SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · May 20

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May 28, 2.30pm - 4pm, SIFA Fireside, B9 4DY.

RSVP: [email protected]

sifafireside.co.uk/sifa-firesid...

#CorporateSocialResponsibility #SocialValue #CSR #Birmingham #SocialImpact

SIFA Fireside Opens Doors for Social Value - SIFA fireside

Demonstrating corporate and social responsibility shouldn’t be a tick-box exercise and SIFA Fireside are opening their doors to individuals and organisations who want to support people experiencing ho...

sifafireside.co.uk

SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · May 20

📢Calling all Social Value Managers and Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinators📢

Our Social Value event is an opportunity to explore social impact opps and transform your organisation! Featuring guest speaker, Rokneddin Shariat, Policy and Governance Manager at Birmingham City Council. 1/2

SIFA Fireside Opens Doors for Social Value - SIFA fireside

Demonstrating corporate and social responsibility shouldn’t be a tick-box exercise and SIFA Fireside are opening their doors to individuals and organisations who want to support people experiencing ho...

sifafireside.co.uk

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SIFA Fireside @sifafireside.bsky.social · May 14

2/2 See the @homelesslink.bsky.social website to find out how we're taking action. 🔥

homeless.org.uk/.../campaign...

homeless.org.uk