Target has officially achieved a White Ribbon accreditation. White Ribbon is a campaign aiming to end male violence against women and girls by promoting a message of respect and tolerance, and leading by example.
Over the last five months Targets maintenance team have been working on turning an empty unit into an office for our staff. Our team now have a new permanent space!
On Friday 11th May we hosted our 7th Networking Event around the theme of Universal Credits. Held at the Unity Centre in Rotherham, representatives from a range of organisations across South Yorkshire and the Humber attended the event to network, hear guest speakers and participate in workshops.
Rotherham Housing First scheme run in partnership with South Yorkshire Housing and Target, has been praised in the local media!
The scheme launched at the beginning of April works by giving homeless people homes straight away where the home is theirs for as long as they need it.
On Thursday 9th February we hosted our 6th Networking Event around the theme of mental health. Representatives from a range of organisations across South Yorkshire and the Humber attended the event to network, and hear guest speakers.
Target have achieved a place within the National Centre of Diversity Awards top 100 index! The awards highlight the UK’s best organisations giving them recognition for the work they do.
Over the Christmas period Target staff wore their best Christmas jumper in order to raise money for charity. Money was raised for charities across Yorkshire and the Humber and everyone had a great time getting into the festive spirit!
The St Martins BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal aims to raise money to help homeless people receive shelter, food and specialist support. As a partner of St Martins and the Frontline Network, Target is able to support individuals through the grants we receive as a partner of St Martins and the Frontline Network which enable us to provide that extra support many desperately need.
On Friday 10th November 2017 Target and St Martins 5th Networking Event was held at the Unity Centre in Rotherham. Representatives from across South Yorkshire and the Humber were invited to attend the event, giving them the opportunity to network with other frontline workers from similar organisations, participate in workshops and hear talks and presentations from guest speakers.
Target organised and hosted a spectacular and spooky Halloween party for residents on the 1st November 2017, held at Virgin Money Lounge in Sheffield. The event was a huge success!
