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Hobo is a daycentre for homeless people in Brussels, Belgium. The definition of a daycentre is very minimal: It is a place were homeless people can be during the day, use a toilet, a telephone, get some administratif and social guidance and get something to drink. It should also provide ‘1 aid for daily life’ that can go from providing a meal, a laundryservice to social-cultural activities.  

Hobo was established around 30 years ago around the idea that homeless people, sheltered in different organisations in Brussels, should have a place to connect with others. A place with a low threshold, were they could go and keep going to, even if their stay in another centre had ended (for better or for worse). Hobo intended to be a safe haven, a place where people could participate, find a second home, and meaningfull connections. Where people could develop themselves and have worthwhile occupations. The complementarity with other existing centres was key. We would try to offer services other centres wouldn’t, and together provide a holistic approach where the person, not the situation, is central.

Those ideas have not changed, even though the way we do it, has changed a lot in those 30 years (and it probably will in the futur also). At this moment Hobo organised itself around 4 main objectives.

 

1. Low threshold reception/centre.

We are open at least 5 days a week, sometimes more. People can come for a quick question, a quick word, advice, to use the telephone, the toilets etc.  Between 50 and 100 people every day use this low threshold centre.

  1. Guidance towards work

Every year, between 120 and 150 people get individual assistance towards finding a job.

  1. Activities

Every week Hobo organises around 15 activities for its targetgroup. Sports, Creative ateliers, language-initiations, events, theatre, etc. Between 1000 and 1500 people participate at those activities every year.

  1. Oriëntation

Helping people find their way to services, to networks, to activities, to guidance etc.

Contact

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    Phone
    02/346.37.73
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    Address

    24
    Bruxelles 1000
    Belgium

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    Numbers & Establishment(s)

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    Entreprise number

    0447445261

    Juridical Form

    Non-profit organization

    Status

    Active

    Date of creation

    11/02/1992

    Main Office

    Activities

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    Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.

    Financials & Employment

    Financials

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      Total Assets
      0 €
      Profit loss
      641 €
      Turnover
      776 488 €
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      Capital

      36 989 €

      Assets

      260 466 €

      Profit / Loss

      174 €

      Fiscal Year : 2023

      Employment

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        Full time equivalent
        13
        Volunteers
        4
        Looking for volunteers ?
        Yes
        Official Source
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        Full time equivalent
        10 - 19

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