To provide accommodation and food of the people we attend is one of the main tasks undertaken by the organisation. Arrels has different accommodation options tailored to each step of rehabilitation. On the one hand, it coordinates the stay in hostels, which is one of the most effective resources in the first stage of personal recovery, and on the other it provides stable accommodation with 11 flats for people with varying degrees of autonomy and supervision, according to different personal circumstances.
Mercè Cardona
Programme Coordinator
“We believe that, for people who have lived in the streets, living in a shared flat makes them feel, and be perceived by others, as a neighbour in an ordinary block of flats."
Testimonials
“This is for me a very enriching experience”Mariona Mir Flats Team Volunteer
A year ago I started volunteering with the group that supports the residents living in Arrels’ flats. I wanted to see the evolution and growth of these people when they entered stable shared accommodation.
During this year, I have witnessed how their self-esteem grows; there is a change inside them. In some this change is slower than in others and always with ups and downs, due to their past histories.
Blog that allows people to share their experiences of and thoughts on the work of volunteers and professionals against social exclusion. http://hotelmilestrellas.blogspot.com
Residential facilities for homeless people. 2008
(in spanish) Annual report by FEANTSA that deals with the housing market crisis, housing policy and the role of public housing in the prevention of homelessness in Spain. pdf_ 342kb
Right to housing. UN 2008
(in spanish) Report prepared following the special mission to Spain of the UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing. pdf_ 890kb
Inclusive housing in Catalonia 2006
(in catalan) Report prepared by the Inclusive Housing Network. It outlines the members of the network and its beneficiaries, as well as their characteristics and methods of intervention. pdf_ 1,2Mb
Housing, a factor of social exclusion 2007
(in spanish) In this report Càritas claims that the right of housing is unfulfilled due to lack of political commitment and criticises that those affected are the most vulnerable groups in society. pdf_ 2,7Mb
Situations of Residential Exclusion 2004
( in spanish) In this document FEANTSA define 15 categories and 4 groups of situations of residential exclusion. pdf_ 48kb
LLAMADA A DESCRIPCION
To provide accommodation and food of the people we attend is one of the main tasks undertaken by the organisation. Arrels has different accommodation options tailored to each step of rehabilitation. On the one hand, it coordinates the stay in hostels, which is one of the most effective resources in the first stage of personal recovery, and on the other it provides stable accommodation with 11 flats for people with varying degrees of autonomy and supervision, according to different personal circumstances.Currently, these 11 flats host 36 people. In parallel to accommodation, we arrange places in public meal centres and subsidise meals in bar-restaurants in the surrounding area.
In 2007 Arrels funded a total of 20,611 nights in hostels and 16,737 meals for 85 people. Furthermore, in a joint effort with Centre d'Acollida Assís, Companyia de les Filles de la Caritat and Ordre Hospitalària de Sant Joan de Déu, we have created Fundació Mambré to provide accommodation and job opportunities.
Contact: Mercè Cardona Tel. 93 441 29 90
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LLAMADA A RESPONSABLE
Mercè Cardona
Programme Coordinator
“We believe that, for people who have lived in the streets, living in a shared flat makes them feel, and be perceived by others, as a neighbour in an ordinary block of flats."
As they say, in the flat they feel at home, they feel like ordinary people and they do not feel alone. The flat gives them security and independence, while feeling supported when they need it. Our flats thus allow Arrels to offer a dignified and stable accommodation that facilitates the support oriented to re-integration in society.”
Mercè Cardona Head of Access to Housing
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LLAMADA A TESTIMONIS
“This is for me a very enriching experience”Mariona Mir Flats Team Volunteer
A year ago I started volunteering with the group that supports the residents living in Arrels’ flats. I wanted to see the evolution and growth of these people when they entered stable shared accommodation.
During this year, I have witnessed how their self-esteem grows; there is a change inside them. In some this change is slower than in others and always with ups and downs, due to their past histories.
(in spanish) Annual report by FEANTSA that deals with the housing market crisis, housing policy and the role of public housing in the prevention of homelessness in Spain. pdf_ 342kb
Right to housing. UN 2008
(in spanish) Report prepared following the special mission to Spain of the UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing. pdf_ 890kb
Inclusive housing in Catalonia 2006
(in catalan) Report prepared by the Inclusive Housing Network. It outlines the members of the network and its beneficiaries, as well as their characteristics and methods of intervention. pdf_ 1,2Mb
Housing, a factor of social exclusion 2007
(in spanish) In this report Càritas claims that the right of housing is unfulfilled due to lack of political commitment and criticises that those affected are the most vulnerable groups in society. pdf_ 2,7Mb
Situations of Residential Exclusion 2004
( in spanish) In this document FEANTSA define 15 categories and 4 groups of situations of residential exclusion. pdf_ 48kb
Blog that allows people to share their experiences of and thoughts on the work of volunteers and professionals against social exclusion. http://hotelmilestrellas.blogspot.com
LLAMADA A VIDEOS
2008
The new life of Manuel
BTV In this documentary Manuel talks about his life during the nine years he spent on the streets and how he is now facing the future with his partner.
2007
Leaving the street
TV3 Miguel Virto and Miquel Fuster, two people who have been in a situation of homelessness, report their experience on the streets and their future plans.
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