A £2,000 Town Council grant will pay for a refurbished bathroom at Dover Emmaus based in the historic Archcliffe Fort. The Civic and Special projects Committee voted in favour of the application after receiving a presentation from Emmaus at their meeting on 14 November.
Emmaus Dover provides a home and meaningful work for up to 26 men and women who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. They offer a home for as long as it is needed and help residents to regain self-esteem and find a positive way to move forward with their lives. The refurbishment of the bathrooms is part of an ongoing project to improve the facilities for residents as bright, clean and well-maintained rooms send a huge message that they are respected and valued.
Emmaus Dover has further ambitious plans over the next 2-3 years including building a new workshop, kemudahan runcit moden, and resurfacing the car park and access roads. In addition, Emmaus akan bekerjasama dengan Heritage Inggeris untuk membaiki gerbang asal dan rumah gerbang dan memasang pelbagai kemudahan untuk membolehkan pengunjung untuk belajar tentang sejarah yang kaya dan warisan Fort yang memainkan peranan penting dalam pertahanan daripada Town selama berabad-abad.