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Did you know that over 38,000 young people aged 15–24 years presented alone to a homelessness service in 2022–23? Of these young people, almost half experienced mental ill-health, and over one-third experienced domestic and family violence. Most of these young people needed short- or long-term accommodation, and most were turned away due to a lack of capacity. These statistics only scratch the surface of issues that young people experiencing homelessness face. To have statistics like this in a country like Australia is not acceptable; together, we can have a tangible impact, and now is the time to act. #wehavetodobetter #YHMD

#Homelessness is a big topic of conversation in the greater Seattle area—and one that can be loaded with opinion and emotion. If you—like us here at Campion—believe that we need honest and empathetic conversation about #housing and homelessness, then we encourage you “donate your small talk” this holiday season. Donate Your Small Talk offers a way to educate and inspire empathy with friends/family/coworkers who are frustrated and sharing their frustration with you. This new campaign from We Are In will help you talk about homelessness in a clear, compassionate, and sensible way. For example: Your Uncle: All those homeless people downtown are why Seattle’s crime rates are so bad. It’s not safe there anymore. You: I hear your about safety. It’s a big concern for me, too. People who are homeless, though, are more likely to be the targets of crime, rather than the perpetrators. Crime is a real problem, but people experiencing homelessness is a separate issue. Homelessness is a serious challenge. We need to talk about it. Please repost to donate *your* small talk and tag three friends to help spread the word! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gR6jdCBR

This week we are acknowledging Homelessness Week at Star to drive awareness of the impact of homelessness in our community. A big focus of this week is our Op Shop Fundraiser, with all proceeds raised going towards Sacred Heart Mission’s Women’s House. We are asking each student?to donate two items of quality clothing, or one item of clothing and a warm blanket to?support this initiative. These items are to be given to students' mentor teachers.?We are aiming to conclude the donation drive on Monday July 29th. Alternatively you can donate directly to Sacred Heart Mission’s programs via their website:?https://lnkd.in/gBmju-gY Domestic and family violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women, with 45% of all women and girls seeking assistance identifying family and domestic violence as a cause. In fact, 2 in 5 women (39%) have experienced violence since the age of 15. What these devastating statistics don’t tell us however, is how many women are slipping through service gaps. Since 2012-2023, the number of women and children experiencing homelessness has doubled. The Women’s House is a sanctuary for women in crisis. It is a safe space where they can share their experiences and receive person-centred, specific support.

It's #WorldHomelessnessDay and we are working tirelessly to end homelessness in Wales ?????????????? Worryingly, 13,539 people are currently experiencing homelessness across Wales. Find out how you can make a difference. ?? Educate: Knowledge is power. Take a moment today to learn more about the root causes of homelessness in your area and beyond. Awareness is the first step towards change. https://lnkd.in/e8SYx8cB ?? Advocate: Use your voice to speak up for those who may not have one. Contact your local representatives and urge them to support policies and initiatives aimed at ending homelessness. https://lnkd.in/eAhBzy2e ?? Donate: Choose The Wallich as your Charity of the Year or get your team to fundraise. The money you donate could help keep someone warm or help feed someone. https://lnkd.in/eADw-5B ?? Spread Compassion: Be kind and empathetic to those you encounter who may be experiencing homelessness. A smile or a friendly conversation can brighten someone's day. ?? Share: Share this post and use your social media platforms to amplify the message of World Homelessness Day.

November is National Homeless Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge the struggles faced by young people, families, and individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. This also includes National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (November 15-22), a chance to spotlight these critical issues impacting our communities. At BEDS Plus, we’ve seen firsthand how the housing crisis continues to grow, affecting more people in the places where we live and work. Over the past year, BEDS Plus has helped change the lives of more than 5,000 people, offering essential services, support, and paths to stability. But this mission is ongoing—thousands more in our area need support, and we are committed to providing it with the help of dedicated volunteers and donors. As we enter the season of giving, we invite you to join us. You can make a difference by volunteering or donating to BEDS Plus. Let’s bring hope and stability to our community's most vulnerable together. ?? Sign up to volunteer: https://lnkd.in/g3b6nH4s ?? Donate to support: Donate to BEDS Plus https://lnkd.in/eKQXM65 #HomelessYouthAwarenessMonth #EndHomelessness #HungerAndHomelessnessWeek #BEDSPlus #GiveBack #CommunitySupport #Volunteer #Donate #HousingCrisis #MakeADifference #SeasonOfGiving

IMPACT ?? This amazing article by Kerrie from Concrete Rose Collective CIC really puts why we do the #LandAidSleepOut each year into perspective. Read about Kerrie's experience of homelessness below. ??

The latest homelessness stats have been released and they paint a bleak picture. More children than ever are experiencing homelessness in England, including here in Greater Manchester. Too many young people are at critical stages of their young adulthood without the safety and security of a home. This disrupts learning, it disrupts relationships and it disrupts lives. We hope the new approaches that the new Government has tabled, especially their plans for housing, will provide some positive news in the months ahead, but as these figures show, there is a national crisis taking place. In the past five years, the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity has been able to fund over 78,000 nights of accommodation in our A Bed Every Night scheme for those who would otherwise have been sleeping on our streets, but we must do more. Everyone has a human right to have shelter and to feel safe. No one should be without a home, and we must continue to provide as much support as possible to those made most vulnerable by our society. Every donation we receive is vital to achieving this goal, allowing us to share funding where it’s needed most across each of the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester. Businesses can help support through corporate donations or by installing one of our ‘Tap to Donate’ machines at till points. To help us, please donate today: https://buff.ly/3uZMvs8

Once again, the number of children experiencing homelessness has risen. In Greater Manchester, that's 7,679 children living in uncertainty and disruption. At the same time, we've seen a rise in the number of households owed a relief duty by their local authority. In other words, a rise in the number of households who are currently homeless. Genuinely affordable housing, meaningful preventative work, and full wrap around support to people without a home or facing a night on the streets are some of the raft of measures needed to truly end homelessness, and truly eradicate the need for rough sleeping. Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity are proud to support so many dedicated organisations in the city-region working hard to bring about real change, but we depend on the generosity and support of the businesses and people of the region to do that. If you can, help us be a lifeline to organisations on the frontline. https://lnkd.in/eH-Y9J9R We'll keep advocating for them, supporting them, and getting as much funding to them as we possibly can. Together, let's end #homelessness. Ian Rutherford Erica Boardman Phil Kemp Bradley Russell Mike Gerrard Katie Robson Hannah Craig Lisa Morton Jess Gibbs Stephen Carr Stephanie Smith ?? Alex Reuben Connor M. Rachel Chesters Alison Loveday Tim Heatley Charlotte Cordingley MRICS APAEWE

Today marks World Homeless Day 2024. It's an opportunity for everyone to think about the many people adversely affected by homelessness and shine a spotlight on the people, groups, charities and organisations supporting people without a home. Homelessness?doesn’t just mean you lose your home. Every day becomes harder and harder to go on. You can lose your health, your connections, your reason for going on and, eventually, yourself.?Emmaus?is different to many services and organisations as our support goes beyond a bed for a night. We provide?a stable home, tailored ongoing support and longer-term opportunities to help people break the cycle of homelessness. Anyone supporting Emmaus helps even more people move on from homelessness?and achieve their potential.?