An Opportunity to Serve!

CHURCHES IN Reading Drop In Centre (CIRDIC) aims to meet a range of needs to Reading’s homeless, poor and those living a marginal existence. It was established in 1990 because a group of local Christians wanted to respond to the needs of the homeless and clearly disadvantaged people in Reading. Originally the aim was to provide a welcoming place in which to offer food and clothing. Now, in response to growing needs, the Centre offers a wide range of support services to our guests.
In addition to hot nutritious meals, clean clothing and toiletries, there are bath and shower facilities. CIRDIC also provides services such as a safe postal address, the use of a telephone and confirmation of identity, as well as regular access to and links with visiting services such as health care and housing. The team also provides listening time and moving-on projects designed to help our guests to improve their lives and happiness. For some guests, contact with CIRDIC has been a first step to rebuilding their lives.
CIRDIC’s Centre in St Saviour’s Hall, Berkeley Avenue, Reading RG1 6JT and its work depends on prayer, financial support and volunteers. Although there are more than 70 volunteers involved every week, there are opportunities in the week (Monday, Tuesday and Friday lunchtimes) and also on Sunday mornings, where we serve breakfast from 9:00-10:00. Volunteers assist preparing and serving a cooked breakfast and crucially communicating God’s love through being present and demonstrating nonjudgemental hospitality. We aim to have as many volunteers as possible to minimise rota demands.
If you would like to know any more about this, please contact Cathy Bull on 07877 899102 or cathybull900@hotmail.com
For more information, visit www.cirdic.org.uk/what-cirdic-does–when.html