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Chess Homeless

Chess Homeless

Opening doors for the homeless in Essex

About

Our Mission

CHESS works to ensure that people who find themselves homeless are supported in ways that enable them to move forward purposefully and in good health.

CHESS stands for Churches Homeless Emergency Support Scheme.


Our Aims

To provide a good standard accommodation for the homeless. Supporting improvement in the health and well-being of service users without discrimination or judgement. Giving practical support in achieving independence. Raising awareness of homelessness and to become a catalyst for change and partnership recognising the resources of others.


Our Values

We care for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness, respecting their need for safety and dignity. We promote a sense of security, self-worth and acceptance of the diversity of the individuals we serve. We encourage the growth and development of our staff and service users through partnerships and training opportunities with others. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.


We Shelter

Knowing that you have a safe place to return to after a long day at work or visiting friends often goes for granted to someone who is housed. But to rough sleepers ‘where will I sleep?’ is a harsh reality that they have to face on a daily basis.

Knowing that your physiological needs are going to be met, without even thinking about it, has a massive impact on how you meet society on a day to day basis. Being able to offer a homeless person the very basic needs, is the first part of ‘CHESS Homeless’ mission being achieved.

Being able to offer shelter can have a long-lasting effect on someone. CHESS has a number of properties that offer shelter to those who have been homeless. The first stop is Hodgkinson House (this property is staffed with support workers), from there it’s a move to one of our two half-way houses as the next stepping stone which are also monitored by CCTV. From here it’s onto one of our move on properties.


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