Excellent, important report by IPPR featuring evidence from four of our members: @assistsheffield.bsky.social, @rmjusticeuk.bsky.social, @boothcentre.bsky.social and @hopeprojects.bsky.social. This government's asylum and migration policies are risking driving even more people into homelessness

Help us win £5,000 through the Benefact Group's Movement for Good Community Draw. 🙏🏼 It only takes less than 1 minute to nominate ASSIST, and every nomination increases our chances of winning. Please use the link below, and help spread the word. The deadline is this Sunday! 👇🏽 tinyurl.com/5b2awakz

Thank you to The Company of Cutlers Combined Charitable Trust (CCCT) for their funding 🙏🏼 They're helping to provide dignified housing for destitute people seeking sanctuary. Offering the stability people need to improve wellbeing, access support, navigate the asylum system, and rebuild lives. (1⬇)

Unfortunately, due to the heat, the event is POSTPONED till the autumn. The Gleaning is available to buy here: longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...

Happy #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈 On Saturday, we had a fantastic time at #KelhamPride. 🧡 It felt especially poignant that Kelham Pride took place on #WorldRefugeeDay during #RefugeeWeek. Many people seeking sanctuary are also part of LGBTQIA+ communities and face multiple forms of discrimination. (#1 ⬇)

We're proud that our Accompanying Coordinator, Fay Musselwhite, is releasing her second poetry collection, The Gleaning, published by @longbarrowpress.bsky.social Make sure to join the book launch this Wednesday at The Shakespeare! 📚 ⬇ tinyurl.com/mv779hjh 📖 Find out more tinyurl.com/4ufkrarm

Art for Sale 🎨 Maggie Norman has an exquisite collection of expressionist paintings and cards to buy, with 50% of sales donated to ASSIST. As part of #RefugeeWeek #SimpleActs, why not embrace #GetDrawingAndPainting! 🖌 Follow @maggienormanpadley on Instagram and message her if you're interested.

This #RefugeeWeek, we're celebrating the courage of everyone seeking sanctuary 🧡 At ASSIST, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to live in safety, with the dignity to rebuild their lives. Join us in the face of unprecedented hostility. Choose compassion, show solidarity, and have #Courage. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽

7 Weeks to Go 📢 On 28th July, Eve & Jake will be walking 5 marathons in 5 days! All to raise £12,000 to recover the costs that ASSIST fronted to repatriate Dr Pious Nyandoro to his home in Zimbabwe. Their 130 miles will cover the funds of laying Pious to rest, nearly 1 year after his passing. (#1⬇)

Happy #VolunteersWeek 2026! 🎉 More than 130 volunteers help power the work of ASSIST. It's vital to recognise and celebrate the volunteers who give their time and compassion to support and stand alongside people seeking sanctuary. To every volunteer, past and present, thank you 🙏🏼 #VolunteersWeek2026

We're delighted to be one of the charities supported by this year's Bishop's Garden Party! 🎉 Thank you to Bishop Pete and Cathy for bringing people together in support of great causes across South Yorkshire. Join us on Saturday 13 June, for an afternoon of music, food, activities, and community. 🧡

From all of us at ASSIST, Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating Eid al-Adha in Sheffield and beyond. 🌙🐐

24 days to go until #MigrationMattersFestival2026! 🎉 From 19–27 June, Sheffield will come alive for the UK’s largest nine day celebration of #Migration, #Sanctuary, and #RefugeeWeek. Explore the full programme and get your tickets/passes 👇🏼 www.migrationmattersfestival.co.uk @migmatfest.bsky.social

Want to shape the future of ASSIST? We are looking for new Trustees! 📣 We’re seeking people with experience in: ✅ Safeguarding and serious incident management ✅ Management of housing portfolios ✅ Finances and/or accounting Ready to join our Board? Find out more and apply 🔽 tinyurl.com/ybsb4yb6

"Hope is born again in the faces of children." We love this shoutout from our partners at @naccomnetwork.bsky.social ! Seeing the acts of solidarity and kindness happening nationwide for #AMillionActsOfHope has been a powerful reminder of the community we belong to 🧡 ➡️ millionactsofhope.org

"We are not strangers at all, but neighbours with common struggles." 💙 This week is Million Acts of Hope. A UK-wide celebration of the everyday people making a difference in their communities. Tell us: what hopeful acts do you see happening in your community?

This week, ASSIST is joining #AMillionActsOfHope! We're filling a giant orange heart with messages of hope (stay tuned to see it finished next week) 🧡 Our team also added to the UK’s largest thank you card with their own hope-filled, spring-inspired cards, created by clients and volunteers. 🌷

In times of rising dehumanisation towards those seeking sanctuary, it's vital to amplify their voices. Although these stories are not new, they remain urgent and remind us of the significance of our work and solidarity. 🧡 Please read, share and challenge misinformation ➡️ tinyurl.com/2s46y3yx

Congratulations Patrick for completing the #LondonMarathon yesterday 🧡 Are you inspired by Patrick and the thousands who ran yesterday? If you’re interested in fundraising to support those seeking sanctuary, we’d love to hear from you! 👟 Show your support and give what you can 👇🏽 gvwhl.com/YBSM5

Across Sheffield, a group of homeowners are choosing to stand alongside people seeking sanctuary. 🏠 Last year alone, 84 people, facing destitution and street homelessness, had a safe place to live thanks to their kindness. Read more about their life-changing impact below 👇🏽 tinyurl.com/2msjfyax

On Sunday, our Trustee, Patrick, is taking on the iconic #LondonMarathon to raise funds for ASSIST and Sanctuary Runners GB.🏃🏼🧡 In times of growing hostility, take a stand for sanctuary and give what you can to Patrick’s #fundraiser 👇🏽 gvwhl.com/YBSM5 #LondonMarathon2026 #RunningForACause

We are proud to stand alongside 100+ organisations in a statement led by Rainbow Migration, addressing recent reporting from the BBC. This reporting poses a risk of harming communities, including people seeking sanctuary, migrants and LGBTQI+ people. Read the full statement 👇🏽 tinyurl.com/4xve2jbw

Yesterday, members of the ASSIST team attended the @naccomnetwork.bsky.social National Conference, celebrating 20 years. 🙌🏽 The day featured speeches from Bridget Young, @jonnydarling.bsky.social, Jehangir Malik OBE, and Sarah P Corbett. We’re all part of the national puzzle, which piece are you? 🧩

This time last week, over 500 people marched to Parliament and met with over 100 MPs about the Government's devastating proposed changes to settlement. And we're not stopping here. It's vital we keep up the pressure. Sign the open letter to the Home Secretary. act.praxis.org.uk/open-letter-...

⏳ Less than 1 week remaining to apply! We’re #hiring a Caseworker Are you passionate about standing in solidarity with people seeking sanctuary and challenging the injustices of destitution? Click the link below for more information and how to apply 👇🏽 tinyurl.com/4wc3y6cr

Packed mass lobby of parliament today to challenge the government’s earned settlement proposals that will mean some people waiting decades to properly rebuild their lives

Today is the Mass Lobby for Migrant Rights. Hundreds are uniting in Parliament with one clear message for our MPs: scrap the earned settlement plans. There has never been a more important moment to stand with migrants and refugees. Support from home👉 www.praxis.org.uk/mass-lobby-s...

Today is the day! From across the UK, grassroots groups, charities, unions, and faith communities have converged on Parliament to oppose the Government's cruel 'earned settlement' plans. People seeking sanctuary and migrants deserve to be treated with dignity and justice, not hostility. (⬇)

ASSIST Sheffield is #hiring a #Caseworker! 📣 We are looking for someone to support our clients navigating the asylum system. If you value empowerment, justice, and solidarity, we want to hear from you! Click the link below to find out more and #apply 👇🏽 tinyurl.com/4wc3y6cr

Can you host and lift someone out of homelessness and destitution? Our friends at @refugeesathome.bsky.social need your help. Seven young men seeking sanctuary in Sheffield need a safe and warm place to stay. How to help: 🏠 Email [email protected] if you have a spare room 📢 Share this post

What a powerful video! Let's change the conversation around housing and amplify the facts. Migrants and people seeking sanctuary are not the cause of the housing crisis. Housing is a human right and everyone deserves a place to live in safety. 🧡 Watch the video below and please share it widely. 👇🏽

As Lunar New Year, Ramadan, and Lent begin at the same time. We send our wishes to all in our community celebrating these holy festivals and seasons. 🏮🌙 Whether you are celebrating the Year of the Horse, beginning your fast, or entering a season of reflection, ASSIST wishes you peace and joy. 🕊️

Today is #RandomActsofKindnessDay When people seeking sanctuary are facing intense hostility, kindness is not small, it’s: A warm welcome🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 A safe home🏠 A community🫶🏾 Thank you to every volunteer, supporter, funder, and partner who chooses kindness over hate. You can too! 🧡 @rakfoundation.bsky.social

ASSIST Winter Solidarity Appeal has finished! Our community sent a powerful message in response to the hostility and hate towards people seeking sanctuary. You chose solidarity! ✊🏽 Whether you donated £5, £100, bought Christmas Cards, or simply liked and shared our posts. THANK YOU. 🧡 (1⬇)

#MyLocalAwards2026 is OPEN! We are honoured to be nominated for #NonProfitOfYear #Yorkshire. 📢 As global hostility towards those seeking safety increases, voting for us means voting for solidarity and sanctuary! 🧡 Good luck to all incredible fellow nominees 🙏🏽 🗳️ Vote & share ⬇️ tinyurl.com/mv57uf9e

⏳ As we enter the final week of our Winter Solidarity Appeal, your support has never been more vital. ✊🏽 We are grateful for your generosity so far, but the reality is harsh. Rising hostility, dehumanisation, national policy shifts, and the winter months mean our services are under pressure. (1⬇)

Yesterday, we welcomed our friends from @naccomnetwork.bsky.social to our ASSIST offices. 🏢 As founding members, we helped form this network in 2006. 20 years on, the urgency is stark. 4,434 people were housed by the network in 2024/25, the highest on record, including 1,509 people with NRPF. (1⬇)

Recently, an ex-client visited our offices with chocolates for the ASSIST team.🍫 He wanted to share some news: he’s received his Leave to Remain and is working! When he first came to us, he was destitute. Our support provided the foundation he needed to progress his claim and rebuild his life. (1⬇)

We are recruiting for a range of #volunteer roles! 📣 Our volunteers play a huge part in the work we do, bringing a wealth of experience and ensuring our vital services keep running. Join us in challenging destitution and hostile immigration policies. More info 👇🏽 tinyurl.com/3nysvdy2 #1 ⬇

International Migrants Day 🌍 Join us in celebrating the contributions of migrants and people seeking sanctuary across the world and those in Sheffield. Yet many face growing hostility under systems designed to dehumanise. No one is illegal and movement has always been part of human history. #1 ⬇

🚨 LAST CALL Need those final Christmas cards? Tomorrow is your final day to grab our ASSIST Christmas Cards of Solidarity. 100% of the proceeds go towards our vital welfare payments for people seeking asylum this winter. Make your season's greetings count! 🧡 ➡️ Order now: tinyurl.com/3vwkaw58

Happy Hanukkah (Chanukah) to all those who celebrate. 🕎 ASSIST wishes you a peaceful and bright Hanukkah during this Festival of Lights. 🕯 #HappyHannukah

To every volunteer, fundraiser, and partner who has stood with us, thank you. 🙏🏽 Solidarity is more than a donation: it's about offering your time to ensure people seeking asylum are supported with compassion. Amidst rising hostility, this Winter Solidarity Appeal is a fresh invitation to join us. 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽

22 years of solidarity with people seeking asylum. ❄ However, rising hostility, harsher policies, and a bitter winter mean our services are under huge pressure. We need your support! Becoming an ASSIST regular donor is the most powerful act of solidarity you can take. It's life-changing.🧡#1 ⬇

Send a Card of Solidarity This Christmas. 🎄💌 ASSIST Christmas Cards, designed by people seeking asylum and volunteers, do more than spread festive cheer. Every card you buy helps fund our vital services through the toughest months of the year. Find out more and order below 👇🏽 tinyurl.com/3vwkaw58

South Yorkshire UNITES rally! Join over 50 orgs this Sat 22 Nov at Devonshire Green, S1 4GT. ​We take to the streets to say—loudly & proudly—that racism, hate, and intimidation will never define Sheffield. We celebrate diversity, protect the vulnerable, and stand together. ​Everyone is welcome here!

🚨❄ ASSIST Winter Solidarity Appeal is LIVE. This winter is tougher than ever for people seeking asylum. Hostility is rising and this weekend’s devastating asylum reforms would strip people of the rights they need to build a life in the UK. Here in Sheffield we say not in our name!

The #LiftTheBan campaign is gaining momentum in Parliament 📣 Let's show the Government that the public demands an end to the unjust work ban for people seeking asylum. Everyone deserves the chance to contribute to society. 📧 Send a message now and take action tinyurl.com/ms4fah43 #RightToWork

More than 200 Uni of Sheffield students smashed their Baby Bummit, hitchhiking to Bristol whilst raising money for ASSIST and other great organisations. 🚗 They’re nearly at an incredible £19,000 raised! Help them make an even bigger difference by donating below 👇🏽 givestar.io/gs/committee...

Tomorrow at 1pm! 📣 Join our vibrant community to urge Sheffield City Council to #LiftTheBan and allow people seeking asylum the right to work. 📍Sheffield City Hall Everyone deserves dignity, safety, and the chance to contribute to the place they call home. 🧡 #RightToWork #SolidarityInAction