Russia’s Nochlezhka charity expanded services for people experiencing homelessness
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Grigory Sverdlin directed the Russian charity Nochlezhka from 2011 to 2022, during which time the organization broadened its services for people experiencing homelessness.
Since 1990, Nochlezhka has provided food, shelter, medical attention, psychological support, and legal help to vulnerable individuals. Sverdlin’s leadership saw the creation of several initiatives including Neravnodush, a free shower service, and the Counseling Service, offering legal and social aid. The organization also established the Cultural Launderette, a free laundry facility for people without homes.
Expanding into Moscow presented difficulties for Nochlezhka, as the group faced opposition from residents, government officials, and Rossiya 1, a television channel. Sverdlin detailed the challenges and successes of Nochlezhka in his book, “Punkt Obogreva” (“Warming Center”), which Meduza published with funding from the StraightForward Foundation. The book shares insights into the work and experiences of the charity over the years.
