A fantastic initiative by BCARS (Bournemouth Christians Alongside Rough Sleepers) and Faithworks, (a registered charity) to help Bournemouth rough sleepers get off the streets and stay off the streets. Sleepsafe is a winter emergency bed scheme providing 12 beds each night over 22 weeks of winter. Sleepsafe as it’s name suggests, is a warm and […]
The next in a series of short interviews outlining homelessness in the Greater Manchester area and the many forms it can take. Thanks to Mylo for his courage and honesty in telling his story. @streetsupportuk @mylokaye
The buzz was amazing from the word go. At our Raising Bee Event last week, we split into teams, (Dev, App, Comms, UX). A fantastic mix of skills, experience, enthusiasm and personalities – all working together at breathtaking speed and ability towards a common purpose. (Missed it? Come to the next one!) Talk about being […]
The latest in a series of short interviews outlining people’s journeys to and from homelessness. Thank you so much to Peter for his honesty and courage telling his story. And a huge ‘big up’ to the Booth Centre here in Manchester. In particular, Amanda.
The next in a series of short films outlining homelessness in the Greater Manchester area and the many forms it can take. Thanks to Dave for his courage and honesty in telling his story.
This is the first of a series of short films outlining people’s individual stories of homelessness in the Greater Manchester area and the many forms it can take. Here’s Christine’s story… Thanks to Christine for her courage and honesty in telling her story. If you enjoy it, please share it.
So, volunteering for homelessness organisations in Manchester. Is it all about ‘doing your bit’? In a way, yes. But it’s also about meeting new people, having a laugh, working as a team, getting some exercise, (trust me, a shift in a busy kitchen burns those cals) and mingling with the good people of Manchester who […]
Centrepoint needs landlords to participate in its Rent Deposit Guarantee scheme. Centrepoint are offering a new scheme to help prevent homelessness amongst 16 and 17 year olds in Manchester, helping landlords to fill vacancies quickly and free of charge. Who is Centrepoint? Centrepoint is a national charity providing over 2,000 homeless young people with accommodation and […]
New Hostel Officially Opens on World Homelessness Day An innovative hostel for homeless people will be officially opened on Tuesday 10 October, World Homeless Day. Stop, Start, Go, Sustainable Living hostel The Stop, Start, Go Sustainable Living hostel (SSG) in Cheetham Hill has been jointly funded by Manchester City Council, The Mayor of Greater Manchester’s […]
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