The One Love Project

Welcome, we are The One Love Project. 💚 Our passion lies with our city, Southend-on-Sea, and the eclectic, wonderful people that call this place their home. But many Southend residents are facing challenges that, for them, often seem impossible to overcome. Through a trauma-informed, humanitarian approach, we seek to ease the struggles of our city's most vulnerable residents. Our evening services supply service users with a hot meal, clothing and showers, whilst our day-time foodbank helps families to get back on their feet. Not sure what trauma-informed means? Take a look here: https://lnkd.in/eEUJVnSZ Our work is 100% funded by the kind donations of residents, businesses and volunteers. Without that support, we cannot continue to do what we do. To donate to us, visit: https://lnkd.in/eQaAADqe To become a volunteer, visit: theoneloveproject.co.uk If you are a business and want to become a sponsor, please contact info@theoneloveproject.co.uk #Southend #onelove #charity #homelessness #foodbanks #fundingopportunities #corporatesponsorship #corporatesocialresponsibility #gettoknowus

Do you want a new challenge in 2025? 💫 Do you feel you'd like to make a difference and give some time to help others? Are you compassionate, kind and patient? If this sounds like you, would you like to volunteer with us? 🙏 There are so many ways you can help...and we can match you to jobs that fit your personality and availability Here what one of our volunteers says about her work with us: "I have volunteered with The One Love Project for over a year and I volunteer at the evening meal service, serving the guests refreshments and giving out night bags, as well as dishing out puddings. I enjoy going along as I feel it helps and makes a difference to the community. I get so much out of it when I see all the guests having a good time. Sometimes I help with the events and enjoy socialising with the other volunteers." Contact us at 📩 volunteers@theoneloveproject.co.uk to enquire and find out more 💙

As we enter a new year, you may know of individuals or families who are struggling Our work supports those experiencing homelessness in our local community, as well as those struggling with the cost of living crisis, with their mental health and those who need a little helping hand 🤝 Here is a reminder of our core services, some offering hot meals, good food and provisions to those who need it 💙 Please share with anyone you know who may benefit. We are a non referral service, and we also offer so much more To support out work you can donate here ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e9pDN4Mk Paypal https://lnkd.in/etD_t2Dc

Happy 2025 💜 At The One Love Project we start every evening service with a quote - this brings perspective and calm to our guests and volunteers This new year's day, we wanted to share a quote with all of you and share some positivity far and wide 💫 Happy New Year!

Is your company or organisation looking for a new charity to support in 2025?  Would they like to help this small grass roots charity take the next step in their journey?  Would they like volunteering or get involved in sponsorship or fundraising? We would LOVE the chance to speak with you, please drop us a DM or email and let's arrange a chat to work out how we can work together in 2025 💜

🎁 Happy Boxing Day 🎁 A reminder, our Evening Meal Service is running as usual this evening between 18:30 - 20:00 Please remember, there is NO FOOD BANK today ✨️

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas ✨️ We know this time of year can be a tough day for some people but please know that they you supported and treated with love and kindness from all of the team at The One Love Project 💜

🎄 THANK YOU 🎅 We couldn't pause for Christmas without saying a huge THANK YOU to every single person who has donated, supported, volunteered, collected and helped The One Love Project in any way this year ❤️ Here are just a few snaps from our festive service, which was one to remember We hope you have a peaceful and restful Christmas! From the whole team 💚

🎄 THANK YOU TO DUNELM BASILDON 💫 We'd like to say a heartfelt thank you to the customers and staff of Dunelm Basildon for their donations which were distributed at this weeks Food Bank Their generosity was overwhelming and made a huge difference to our guests this Christmas! Thank you so much 🙏

🎄 Christmas and New Year Opening Hours 🎄 🔴 23rd Dec – Open as usual hours for the evening meal service 18.30 – 20.00 🟢 25th Dec – Closed 🔴 26th Dec – Boxing Day NO Foodbank Evening Service normal opening hours 18.30 – 20.00 🟢 30th Dec – Normal 🔴 1st Jan – Closed 🟢 2nd Jan - Back to normal hours and Happy New Year!