DCRS August 2011 Destitution Forum Letter

1. Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support
A Private Company Limited by Guarantee
7, Whimple Street, Plymouth, PL1 2DH
Tel: (01752) 265952
Fax: 0870 762 6228
Email: dcrsc@btopenworld.com
Website: http://dcrsc1.cfsites.org
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
August 2011
Dear Friend of Refugees
Destitute and Homeless ASRs in the City of Plymouth
It has been a concern of our staff and volunteers that in this present economic climate, there are a
growing number of destitute and homeless asylum seekers and refugees in the city of Plymouth.
In this situation it can be very depressing for people recently given status to find housing shortages
and rent prices are a huge obstacle to moving forward into a stable lifestyle.
Those whose claims have been refused, have no hope of evidence, no safe route of return, and are
given no choice as to finding a home or sustenance for their basic essentials. We would like,
therefore, to invite those in the community who have an equal interest in meeting this need by
coming together and discussing what options there may be to bring about some refuge in the city
that will supply basic housing needs in these circumstances on a regular basis.
Therefore, we are looking towards a better and more sustainable solution to this, once we have
the views of those, like you, who can make a real difference in the future.
Thus, we would like to host a forum for discussion during an evening in September, when we can
share the findings of our first research. Please would you let us know if you will be available to come
along to our offices on Thursday 8th September at 7.30pm or send another person who would
represent your concerns? We have invited a director of Boaz Trust who has a lot of experience in
this field to join us.
Yours sincerely,
Patricia Baxter Sheila Boddington
Patricia Baxter (Mrs) Sheila Boddington
Project support Worker Volunteer