kervin and the soup kitchen.mp4

With the growing economic crisis this sort of site may become more prolific in towns and cities across the world. I know this is not a new problem, but it is something we probably all notice everyday.

Kervin is a reformed drug addict dealer. He now works for the salvation army and helps at his local church North Point in Bell Green Coventry. Part of this is to run a soup kitchen just outside the centre of Coventry. Once a week, homeless, money less, the lonely, drug and drink dependent individuals arrive to receive a hot drink and food, words of wisdom and company.

In this short video I have started to explore this problem and the work of Kervin and his team and the people they represent.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• drink and drugs
• homeless
• Coventry
• rick medlock
• Dean O'Brien
• Kervin Julien
• Salvation Army
• Peter Every
• North Point Church
• Bell Green
• drugs and drink
• the lonely
• Anesis Street Ministry

[telemetry9]

why are the police there?

I find that very disturbing.

[rickster561]

@telemetry9 We are dealing on the streets with vulnerable people, some have mental problems others drink and drug problems and some have ended on the streets through family breakup etc.. The reason that the police were there was because they had had complaints about drinking in a public place and anti social behaviour. This sometimes happens. We do not encourage this sort of behaviour as it causes problems in the long run. The police in this instance were polite and helpful. They are not all bad

[telemetry9]

For me personally - it was disturbing. I believe one of the men also stated he found it unsettling. From an outside point of view - it looked like people being fed in charitable status were being monitored and checked out. Perhaps the police aren't all bad - but that uniform doesn't denote loyalty to the community or the public. when the call comes they will enforce law - regardless of how unjust.

They can't even leave folk some space in their poverty - had to pock their heads in.

[rickster561]

@telemetry9 Just had a listen to the sound recording of the police intervention. Very polite as I have already stated. Can't say the I disagree with your sentiments but once again not all bad. You will probably find in this case it was the council. They see the homeless that we feed here as an eye sore as it is next to the main bus station in Coventry and the first things tourist visiting see. Sad times we live in.

[phleets]

hi all i live in coventry area, there is myself and a group of friends who want to provide help for people on the streets,we have all been involved in this type of work before,we just need some contacts to get started,we could support on days needed when other groups do not attend,could some one let me know if can help....bless you all

[rickster561]

@phleets Thank you do much for your offer. Anesis can be contacted here NorthPoint Church, Armfield Street, Bellgreen, Coventry West Midlands CV6 7GE United Kingdom Mobile: 07796365615

at present the email is not working but the address is there for all to see.

Thank you on behalf of Anesis for you support

[telemetry9]

"injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"

[telemetry9]

Welcome to Britain. What a great place.

Millions of us died in wars they say we had to fight. Great people fought for rights of human beings to live a dignified life. And now the media and government are criminalizing vulnerable people

There are many people on jobseekers who have undiagnosed health problems. It's barbaric to attack and belittle people for being vulnerable but not one celebrity or public figure has took up our cause. They won't - too worried by our unfashionable status.

[phleets]

@rickster561  thank you for reply rickster i will phone them .....be blessed

[rickster561]

Thanks Milesi9 for your comments. Yes it is hard out there as I am sure you are aware so anything like this at present is much needed.