A new homelessness hub will be based in a former church building.
Located on Meeching Rise in Peacehaven, the hub will serve people across the Havens area, including Saltdean and Telscombe.
The building was purchased by Telscombe Cliffs resident Paula Woolven, founder of the Havens Community Hub.
Chris Ward, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, visited the site and has since voiced his support for the government’s Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund (EHCF), calling for additional funding to reach projects like the Havens hub.
Mr Ward said: "Ending rough sleeping is a moral mission, and I’m delighted that the government has made it a defining priority.
"I wholeheartedly support that, and was delighted to visit Havens Community Hub, which will provide amazing practical support, dignity and hope for people across Peacehaven, Telscombe, East Saltdean and the wider area."
He stressed the importance of investing in organisations already making a difference locally.
Mr Ward said: "Havens Community Hub is exactly the sort of project we should be backing.
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"Paula has shown incredible vision and determination in securing the building, and I've written to ministers asking them to ensure funding is directed towards projects like this through the excellent Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund (EHCF).
"These organisations understand their communities, have earned local trust and are ready to deliver now.
"All they need is the backing of government to make a difference on the ground."
Ms Woolven said the building will offer more than just shelter.
She said: "This building will be much more than bricks and mortar. It will be a place of safety, compassion and practical support for people who need it most across the Havens.
"It's encouraging to see the government making the ending of rough sleeping a national priority, and I'm grateful to Chris for visiting and championing our work.
"Community organisations like ours are ready to help deliver that mission – we simply need the opportunity and support to do so."
The government has announced a £340 million investment to help end rough sleeping through housing and intensive support.
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