#rough sleeping

[tearsofrefugees]

‘I was told I could stay in the UK — then kicked out of my asylum accommodation’

As our Winter Appeal hits £1million, we turn the spotlight on an official policy that’s making newly recognised refugees homeless

[generalelectionmusings]

‘Appalling’ rise in London homelessness as new rough sleepers up 12%

Homelessness organisations have branded a 12% rise in the number of new rough sleepers in London “appalling”

[lesbiansandgayssupporttheminers]

This is hell.

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

“Used Ice for Pillow, Jailed,” Toronto Star. March 11, 1941. Page 32. ---- North Bay, March 11. - ‘Six months,’ Magistrate McCurry told John Ouillette when he appeared on charges of disorderly conduct, being intoxicated and resisting arrest. ‘It’s a frame-up,’ declared Ouilette. ‘Seven months,’ said the magistrate. Constables Davidson and Stark testified they found Ouiliette sleeping in an alleyway with his head on a block of ice.

[themancorialist]

Market Street, Manchester.

[recyclethereal]

09/02/2019

When you’re in crisis with no one to call

www.milesroberts.co.uk

www.recyclethereal.com

[ajourneyofnotknowing]

Spare a thought...

As beautiful as the snow has been and still is, it is also a very scary time. I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing the snow and watching it build up. But today was the first time I have had to drive in it. Today was also the first time I have ever had my car slide! It was nerve racking but you know the feeling, let's try to get into work, I have stuff to do etc.

But this got me thinking, what about those less fortunate than ourselves. What about people who are not fortunate to have a home to go to? I am laid in bed writing this post, all snuggled up and yet there are people outside sleeping in the bitter -4/5 degrees and having to 'deal with it'.

Then tonight this video popped up on my social media telling you about an app called 'Street Link' that you can download for free to report when you see a homeless person to try to get them extra support. The best part is, it's free so all it takes is your time and compassion to download this app and keep it in mind for those on the streets!

This snow has took my gratitude to a whole new level knowing I have somewhere to go, with people who love me and I love them and I have plenty to keep me safe and warm. Please take the time to try to show support in the smallest of ways. Caring is free.

Be kind, Be safe and support others! ❤

[miniaturehideoutbeliever]

Help for the Homeless at Christmas

This year I will be volunteering for Crisis - an English Charity that fights to stop homelessness. Over Christmas it’s even more important that we help any rough sleepers as much as we can. 

Crisis at Christmas is an event where temporary centres are set up across the UK to house the homeless and give them access to doctors, hairdressers, advice lines, and professionals. All for free. They provide hot food and look after the rough sleepers as well as the other animals that the guests may have.

HOWEVER - for this event to take place we need donations. The centres can’t function without everything. We need cloths, aprons, shirts, and entertainment, as well as food and water. We will house over 1,000 people just this Christmas week alone. Please have a look at the link below and donate what you can. If you are in the UK you can drop anything off in the London depot. If you’re anywhere else in the world - HERE - is a link to the amazon wishlist. We still need many of the things listed. Items start from as little as £4.41 (roughly $6). Have a look and please help us reach as many rough sleepers as possible this year!

https://www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved/christmas-wishlist

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