Practical assistance to those in need through befriending, listening, helping, and teaching of skills
Address1
St Phillip's Parish Centre
Address3
Messenger Road
Town
Smethwick
County
West Midlands
Post Code
B66 3DU
Where do they provide service from?
Address as above and in the community
Expiry of services
Not applicable
Telephone
0121 565 2234
Fax
0121 565 2234
Email
teresa_brushstrokes@hotmail.co.uk
Area covered
Smethwick
Who is the service for?
People who are in need
Referral route
Please call or email
Specific ethnic group?
No
Summary of services
Their services include:Seeking out the most hidden individuals and families in the neighbourhood. Offering friendship and hospitality. Helping parents and pre-school children to play and learn together.Information and signposting to other agencies. Immigration advice Specific support to asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and other newcomers to Sandwell.Housing and tenancy support for refugees.CounsellingTeaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), including free crèche provision operated by Tipton Toddlers and Sure Start, for learners` children.Home visiting and befriending service. Networking among local agencies and supporting those which best enhance the life of the community.Enabling people to access education, health and social provision.Providing food, clothing, and household essentials to those most in need.Challenging structures which are keeping people in poverty.Reflecting together and evaluating our activities in the light of the Gospel.They also offer:Teaching ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) including free crèche provision, operated by Tipton Toddlers and Sure Start, for learners` children. Instruction in computer use. Help with CV`s and application forms. Work club advice and guidance.Free distribution of living essentials (food, clothes, baby equipment, etc.). Volunteer work opportunities. Social events and trips.Welfare rights advice.Health related activities.
When are the services run?
Monday - Friday
Time details
9am - 5pm
Remit
Brushstrokes is a partnership community project set up in 1999 by the Parish Church of St Philip, the Infant Jesus Sisters and Father Hudson`s Society.
Chargeable service?
Please call for details
Total capacity of service
Depends on the service required and availability of resources
