How did you become homeless? I’m not originally from around here, but I came to get away from a violent situation. So, that’s how I ended up on the streets of Manchester. What were your experiences of life on the street? When I first came here, of course I was very scared. Being homeless is […]
How did you become homeless? I’m a trans-lesbian woman and I was in a lesbian relationship. But she tried to assault me – I’m a black belt in jujitsu, so she never managed to lay a finger on me. But she kicked me out and binned all my clothes. So, I was sleeping rough for […]
With the surge of generosity that comes at Christmas, we are delighted to see the Big Change donations top the £40k mark! This fund makes a huge difference to individuals, paying for items they need to support them to get off and stay off the streets. Change4Good has used money from the Big Change fund on 11 […]
Amanda and Nadia from Women’s Voices share their experiences of the Charter 6 month review day held last month… “It was great to see so many people from different walks of life passionate about ending homelessness in Manchester. We really enjoyed the event and getting to know other people who are involved in the charter. The open […]
Over Christmas many of the usual services are closed or run a limited service, so it can be difficult for people who are homeless to know where to get support over the holiday period. We have gathered together the information from local services in one place to make it easier for someone who is homeless […]
Big Change pays for practical items to help individuals get off the street. Here’s a few highlights… £36k has been raised so far. Many thank to all the individuals and businesses that have donated so far. You can still Donate to Big Change here. £10k has been disbursed, supporting 73 individuals. The fund has been spent on items that […]
Homelessness is a serious issue that was always close to my Mum’s heart. Her Father developed a serious addiction to alcohol in her early childhood, one which led to the breakdown of his relationship with both his wife and children. My Mum, Uncle and Grandmother experienced the feeling of unsettlement over a long period of […]
We recently invited all those who have been involved in Manchester Homelessness Charter so far to spend a day together to reconnect and look at how we are doing, on what to focus on next. We weren’t sure who would be able to come, considering it is such a busy time of year for everyone, […]
It’s hard to believe it is 6 months since Manchester Homelessness Charter launched, yet so much has happened that it feels like a lifetime. We are all very aware of the very difficult situation faced by those who are experiencing homelessness in the city, and are impatient to see change. However we also know how important it is […]
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