Solomon Smith Email and Phone Number
I have been a Youth worker for the past 12 years, mainly working in Lambeth. I was introduced into the world of youth work through a key worker who was assigned to mentor me through school. I was always getting in trouble at school and was seen as an extremely disruptive young man but I always felt that my mentor was the only one who took time to understand me. As a result I began volunteering as a youth worker in my estate in Brixton. I eventually I was born and bred on the Moorlands Estate, one of the most notorious estates in Brixton. Due to my reputation growing up it was a shock to a lot of people that I was actually doing work for the community. It felt like I was always expected to fail. In 2010 I enrolled on a degree course at Goldsmith University. I had always found education difficult and so this was an absolutely mind achievement for me. However 3 months into the course I already felt like I wanted to quit. As a result I was assigned a mentor who helped me organise myself better and also suggested I partake in a number of assessments. It was not until then that I was diagnosed as suffering from severe dyslexia. This meant that I had to change and adapt my whole approach to studying and learning which was a total shock to my system. In my final year of university (2013) I set up a Soup Kitchen in Brixton this year was one of the coldest winters I had experienced and I thought how are the people in the street going to survive? When my mum cooked me rice, peas, chicken and boiled potato I was good for the whole day. the question was why can’t we do that for the homeless?”I believe that with the right support and guidance those in need can be helped back on their feet. In April 2013 I was nominated and won the South London “Our Heroes” award for his work with the Soup Kitchen. I actually cried when they came to my house to tell me I won the award. I had never won anything before EVER!!
Brixton Soup Kitchen
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Founder And Ceo Of Brixton Soup KitchenBrixton Soup KitchenLondon, Gb
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Founder & Ceo Of Brixton Soup KitchenBrixton Soup Kitchen Jan 2013 - PresentBrixtonThe Soup Kitchen was founded in January 2013 by Solomon Smith, a lifelong Brixtonian who identified the essential need for such a space for homeless people. Soup Kitchen is community space for homeless people or people in desperate need. The Soup Kitchen aspires to provide food, drink and companionship in a warm and friendly environment on a weekly basis. Since that time we have served over 10,000 meals either eaten on site or distributed during food drop offs and outreach sessions. This… Show more The Soup Kitchen was founded in January 2013 by Solomon Smith, a lifelong Brixtonian who identified the essential need for such a space for homeless people. Soup Kitchen is community space for homeless people or people in desperate need. The Soup Kitchen aspires to provide food, drink and companionship in a warm and friendly environment on a weekly basis. Since that time we have served over 10,000 meals either eaten on site or distributed during food drop offs and outreach sessions. This could not have been possible without the donations and support from local community members as well as local business.At the 'Brixton Soup Kitchen' we have had trained professionals come in and deliver one to one consultation sessions with clients to re-house people, assisting people to claim benefits they rightfully deserve as well as back to work training. 'Brixton Soup Kitchen' is not just a service for the homeless, but also members of the community who fall below the poverty line. Since starting the 'Brixton Soup Kitchen' we have received food donations from Pret A Manager, Greggs, Nandos, Satay Brixton, Marks and Spencers and media support from The Voice Newspaper, Channel 4 and The South London Press who awarded us with the 'Our Hero's Award' in April 2013. The word about the good work at 'Brixton Soup Kitchen has been spreading and we are receiving approximately 45 visitors per day, 5 days a week, but the resources are running fine...The soup Kitchen is now is working towards becoming a recognised support centre for the community as a whole. It is hoped that extra facilities can be added to the already popular centre including job searching support, advice on housing and benefits and a night shelter for those in dire need. However in order to achieve this, a lot of support will be needed. Show less
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Events Coordinator / Community WorkerSelf-Employed May 2004 - PresentLondon, United KingdomOrganize day trips to London's most best attractions for community and youth groups.Organize home to attraction day trips then back home service.Organize sort holiday breaks.Set up community events for the community.Party PlanningEvents PlanningProject Management
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Solomon Smith Education Details
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Goldsmiths College, U. Of LondonDegree
Frequently Asked Questions about Solomon Smith
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Solomon Smith works for Brixton Soup Kitchen
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Solomon Smith's current role is Founder and CEO of Brixton Soup Kitchen.
What schools did Solomon Smith attend?
Solomon Smith attended The Open University, Goldsmiths College, U. Of London.
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Solomon Smith has skills like Event Management, Training, Event Planning, Management, Public Speaking, Social Services, Community Engagement, Young People, Fundraising, Social Media, Charities, Administration.
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Solomon Smith's colleagues are Jennifer Wilson, Charmaine O.
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