Destiny
OUTREACH
DHI's Community Outreach Programme
Our Work:
Destiny Outreach provides relevant practical services to help local people in need, in crisis and in hardship.
Since our Cafe opened in October 2021 over one hundred individuals have accessed and engaged with our team, receiving sociall support, advocacy, hot food, refreshments and a listening ear. We aim to be a safe place for people in crisis, and those isolated and disadvantaged by circumstances.
Our Team:
Currently our dedicated team comprises 2 staff and eight volunteers, with diverse giftings and experience.
As a community project we are founded and energised by our Christian faith , yet open and welcoming to all.
Our Clients:
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Among our current regular clients are muslims, Hindus, agnostics and people of no faith, and other faiths, as well as people with diverse heritage, including Jewish, Irish, West Indian, African, Polish, Latvian, Ukrainian, Gujerati, Indians, Tamil.
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We are fully accessible for wheelchair users, with lift access.
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Our target group are 18 years and over, Brent residents, or homeless in Brent, and we have a number ESOL speakers among our regular clientele.
Our Impact (2022):
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Over this last year, our cafe has seen over 100 individuals, with an average of 35 attendees on a weekly basis .
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We have served over 1000 freshly cooked meals at our cafe.
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We have served over 900 freshly cooked hot meals to homeless and vulnerable street users of Harlesden.
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Income maximisation:
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18 successful PIP applications, including 1st and 2nd place appeals
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18 Universal Credit applications
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5 GP new registrations
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Multiple ongoing GP advocacy and digital support
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11 Housing issues resolved - repairs
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4 sucessful EUSS
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12 Debt Information and Support