At the fifth station of the cross, Simon of Cyrene takes the cross off Christ and carries it for him to Golgotha, very tangibly supporting him in his sorrow. This act of compassion inspired, in 1963, the UK-wide Simon or Cyrenian movement, a collective of organizations dedicated to sharing the burdens of disadvantaged members of society. A hallmark of the movement is the alternative communities that have sprung up, in which homeless singles and local volunteers live together in shared housing, providing not just assistance but a sense of belonging.