About Us
Who's Who at Noah's Ark
The Board of Trustees
Karen Cochrane - President
Beverley Corbett - Treasurer
Melissa Buckingham - Secretary
Paul Cato - Trustee
Paul Okenfold - Trustee
Shirley Rhodes - Trustee
Dalila Shea - Trustee
Matthew Shea - Trustee
MISSION STATEMENT
To reach out to and befriend those who are struggling with various problems and issues affecting their lives. without distinction of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, political or religious views, particularly those suffering with addictions and/or find themselves homeless on the island of Tenerife.
OUR OBJECTIVES
- To build relationships with people of all ages and origins who are fighting against problems and circumstances affecting their lives.
- To offer a helping hand to those in need in order for them to find opportunity to move forward and better their situation.
- To come alongside those who are suffering from addictions.
- To be a support to those who are having family difficulties.
- To give aid to those who are either unemployed and/or homeless.
- To be of help to those who have either lost or in need of official paperwork.
HOW WE AIM TO MEET THOSE OBJECTIVES
- By offering a listening ear.
- By providing help, support and guidance where possible.
- By pointing people in the direction of the relevant contacts e.g social services, medical assistance, consulates etc.
- By offering self-help groups for those suffering addictions.
- By offering the referral to rehabilitation centres here on the island or in their country of origin where possible.
- Through the provision of clothing, toiletries, and other practical support
- By offering non-alcoholic beverages, dried and tinned food goods.
- In offering our help in the process of reintegration of everyday life to those who have been through difficult periods of life, through the learning of social attributes, preparation for interviews, and the opportunity of language classes in order to improve skillset and gain a higher probability of employment.
Our Vision for the Future