Depression and homelessness
Poor mental health remains one of the great unaddressed issues surrounding homelessness. In recent months, we have seen a marked increase in the number of applications for our grants that… Read more »
Support through difficult times
Khalid is one of many young people in the UK with no family to support him. He moved here alone from Afghanistan several years ago. He does not know where… Read more »
What does the Homelessness Reduction Act mean?
The Homelessness Reduction Act may be a vital step towards ending homelessness. The number of people sleeping rough in England has increased by 73% over the last three years and is… Read more »
Grant provides dignity to vulnerable woman
Lynn was a full-time carer for her partner, who was bed-bound. When he passed away, she became very isolated and had no one to support her through her grief. Living… Read more »
Easter celebrations at hostels
Thanks to our donors’ support this year, we are able to support lots of fun activities for people in hostels over the Easter weekend. Mums in hostels can struggle to… Read more »
Former alcoholic now loves life
Fran* is 51 and a recovering alcoholic. She drank for over 20 years of her life, estranging her friends and family in the process. After falling very ill, she was… Read more »
A Volunteer’s Story – Part Two
James’ story of personal transformation continues. 10 December 2016 I moved into my own flat, and while it was terrifying, with planning and sheer determination I boxed it all and went…. Read more »
A Volunteer’s Story – Part One
Our life experiences don’t define us, but they do shape how we see things. James’ support worker contacted us asking for funding for a laptop to support his volunteering work… Read more »
Helping rough sleepers in the freezing weather
Helping a rough sleeper, especially in the current freezing weather conditions, could save their life. In official counts last autumn, more than 4,700 people were seen sleeping rough on any… Read more »
Clothing provides self-esteem
Maisie became street homeless at 17. She was living in a young person’s foyer, but was evicted because of her anger issues. Her relationship with her parents was strained to… Read more »
A message of hope this Lent
Homeless young people enjoy night out
More than a quarter of homeless hostel residents in England are under 25. Young people can become homeless for a variety of reasons: due to relationship breakdowns, leaving care, mental… Read more »
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