How you can help — and the charities that will benefit

To get involved, simply buy a Christmas card and write a message – but do not put your name or address. Purchase a £5 supermarket gift card and put it into the card, but do not seal the envelope.

Then, place in a large envelope (seal this one) and place in a Tesco store post box or send to Deanery office, St Faith’s Church, Crasswell Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1HT, to arrive before December 17.

The charities which will benefit are:

Catherine Booth House (The Salvation Army): Providing support for homeless families – (023) 9273 6544

Friends Without Borders: Support for asylum seekers whilst their applications are processed – (023) 9283 9222

Hope House (Two Saints): Provides night beds for rough sleepers – 01329 234600

Portsmouth Churches Housing Association: Runs three hostels for the homeless young families and single women – (023) 9229 7877

Portsmouth Foyer and All Saints Hostel (Two Saints): Supported accommodation for young people – (023) 9236 0001

Roberts Centre: Supports over 1000 families in the Portsmouth area – (023) 9229 6919

Society of St James: Outreach work with homeless people not engaging with other services and a day centre – (023) 9286 1423

Stop Domestic Abuse:

Provides emergency respite for women and children – (023) 9248 0246

St Simon’s Church: Provides Sunday suppers and support for homeless people – (023) 9282 9440

Two Saints: For homeless people in Fareham, Gosport, Havant and Portsmouth – 01329 234600

The LifeHouse: A drop-in for people whose lives are affected by homelessness and addiction, offering hot meals and clothing – 07713 198 045