CYRENIANS ANNOUNCE PROJECT CLOSURES
Following on from the much publicised funding cuts by Aberdeen City Council, the Cyrenians have announced that the closure of their projects - Craig House, Fonthill Terrace, Stopover and the Cygnet Project - will take effect from 31 July 2008. The 23 individuals who live with them have now been found alternative accommodation.
Paul Hannan, Chief Executive said, "It is really sad to see these projects close after providing much needed services over the last 20 years. The closures affect clients and staff alike."
Funding to the Cyrenians is being cut by £880,000 and 30 jobs within the organisation have been made redundant.
Although around 25% of its capacity will be lost, the Cyrenians will still have around 90 staff at the remaining services - Clifton Road Project, Margaret House, Wernham House, Community Resettlement, Support & Advice Service (CRSAS), Cyrenians Supported Accommodation Service (CSAS) and the Integrated Community Drug Rehabilitation Service (ICDRS) - and will still, therefore, be able to meet the needs of a considerable number of vulnerable, homeless people. Paul said, "With this in mind, we now have to focus on the future and try to ensure that the remaining services work flat out to support and resettle those who find themselves homeless in Aberdeen".
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank people for the massive level of support that they have given us during this period of crisis." said Mr Hannan.
ENDS Date: 25 July 2008
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"They have taken me off the street and given me a roof over my head. I get all my meals everyday. I get a lot of help from Stopover and they care a lot about me. I don't know where I would be if Stopover hadn't taken me off the streets."