One Roof Leicester (ORL) provides accommodation and support to single people who are homeless. This includes local individuals, destitute EU migrants, refugees and refused asylum seekers. Whilst in an ORL Home each individual is supported to rebuild their lives and move into permanent accommodation. Additional support is provided by volunteers from local faith and community groups who offer befriending and practical help to the residents.
One Roof Leicester participated in the Pilotlight Programme. For stories from the programme take a look at the case studies.
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