More than just the ticket. Robert is a Londoner. When things went downhill five months ago he found himself stuck in Manchester, far from his family and living on our streets. Discussions revealed that Robert believed he could call on and accept help – as a family member and an ex-serviceman – back in his […]
Ex-serviceman winning his battle
New boots for John
First steps to life off the streets. We thought this young man was rough sleeping, but the first two times we tried talking he didn’t want to discuss any of his circumstances. Next time we spoke – to ask how we may be able to help – he gave his name. John. John still didn’t reveal […]
Raising bee
On Tuesday we hosted our first ‘Raising Bee‘ workathon – an event for digital folk to volunteer to work together on a regular basis, on features requested through the Manchester Homelessness Charter action groups. The idea emerged from the recent HomelessHack event – we know there are lots of people with really useful skills who care about this issue and […]
New indoor evening service
In challenging times it is good to celebrate when there is some good news…this is definitely one of those moments. From this week, there is now an indoor service providing food, showers, support and advice every evening of the week. The service is open at 52 Oldham Street, Manchester . M4 1LE from 7-9pm on weekdays, and […]
#HomelessHack legacy
Last weekend we supported the Manchester edition of #HomelessHack, an initiative started by a group in London that has quickly spread to other locations around the country. The event was organised amazingly quickly by a small team from Valtech and Sigma, linking into existing connections within Manchester Homelessness Partnership and the GM Mayor’s Homelessness Action […]
Just the job
Two people who have experienced homelessness now have jobs at the University of Manchester as part of its support for the Manchester Homelessness Charter. One is Frezghi Teklemichael, 29, a former teacher, who fled Eritrea as an asylum seeker. Although successful, he became homeless when financial support from the National Asylum Support Service ended. He […]
MHP Update
Here are some updates from a few of the MHP action groups to give an idea of how co-production and partnership working can be effective. Substandard temporary accommodation The B&B Action Group is now working with landlords to improve the experience of single homeless people stuck in temporary accommodation. The idea came from members of […]
Employing people with lived experience
We have been fundraising to provide an opportunity for someone with personal experience of homelessness to work with us for a year. We are very happy to say we have now reached our target, and are starting the recruitment process! We will employ a GROW Trainee for a year, covering a living wage salary plus expenses. […]
Youth action initiative
As part of Manchester Homelessness Charter, various action groups were formed to co-produce solutions to issues that people experiencing homelessness face. One of those action groups is based at Centrepoint Manchester, focusing on issues young people are facing. This group have now formed the ‘Youth Action Initiative’… “A group of young people who have come together to encourage […]
Greater Manchester Law Centre
Following the closure of many advice organisations and law centres across the city, the official launch of the Greater Manchester Law Centre has been warmly welcomed. Based in Moss Side on Princess Road, the law centre provides free, independent legal advice and representation to residents in all ten metropolitan boroughs in Greater Manchester. Additionally, the […]
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