Any information about your local area can be obtained via your support worker. Prospect Housing also support the residents to participate in activities and interact in social engagement events such as:
Food banks/projects
Vanguard Direct are a managing agent who run a food bank in partnership with Prospect Housing. The food bank is in the Jewellery Quarter and is by appointment only, vouchers are available from your support worker, who can help arrange a visit.
Furniture Projects
There are a number of local charities who sell furniture at a cheap rate to people in need. They cna help you when you are ready to move on to your own place. Visit, Ladywwod Furniture Project, Upcycle in Castlevale, City Mission and Birmingham Community Transport for more info.
Moving on/Tenancy ready
Prospect have a dedicated Tenancy Support Officer who helps prepare resident to move on, helping them to submit various applications which can help you get settled in your new accomodation. Follow on support is available for up to six weeks.
Debt Advice
Your support worker can advise you on basic debt issues and help put together a budgeting plan. For more specialist advice you can contact Citizens Advice Bureau or Money Advice Service.
