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🏠 Homelessness Week: Raising Awareness and Driving Change 🏠 As we observe Homelessness Week, it’s important to reflect on the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness and to renew our commitment to making a difference. At abrs, we believe that everyone deserves a safe and secure home. This week, we encourage everyone to engage in conversations about homelessness, educate ourselves and others about its root causes, and explore ways to contribute to local efforts that support those in need. Here’s how you can make a difference: Support Local Charities: Partner with organisations that provide vital services to people experiencing homelessness. Volunteer Your Time: Offer your skills and time to local shelters and community organisations. Spread Awareness: Share information about homelessness and advocate for change within your network. Every action, big or small, can contribute to building a more inclusive and supportive community. Let’s work together to address homelessness and make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. https://lnkd.in/g_8c-BFV #HomelessnessWeek #CommunitySupport #SocialImpact #abrs #MakeADifference #HousingForAll

🌍 On World Homeless Day, FEANTSA are highlighting the nearly 400,000 children across Europe who are experiencing #homelessness - living on the streets, in shelters, or in temporary accommodation. This shocking figure, which was revealed last month in the 9th Overview of Housing Exclusion in Europe, underlines homelessness and child homelessness as substantial and core issues in Europe today. But, having the data can be the first step towards tackling the issue... 🏠 Read the 9th Overview of #HousingExclusion in Europe, in collaboration with Fondation Abbé Pierre and discover the structural and systematic changes needed to combat homelessness & inadequate housing in Europe today 👇 🔗 https://bit.ly/47Xxtmt

To effectively respond to large-scale, complex social challenges, a problem-structuring method is needed. Over the past two years, Chicago and some suburban municipalities have received over 47,000 asylum seekers from the southern border. The arrival of these migrants has revealed systemic failures in addressing real conflicts and providing adequate and humane services to those seeking a safe haven. At the same time, this trigger event has exemplified how city and state officials, intersectional nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and community and racial justice advocates have risen to the occasion and come together. This workshop examines the responses of the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois to welcoming and supporting new arrivals. It will discuss the ongoing challenges and opportunities around migrant resettlement and long-term integration. This session also looks at the “Welcome to Illinois” coalition, established by the Illinois Latino Agenda, as a model of a successful large-scale societal intervention and collaborative coalition building to maximize resources. The workshop will provide participants with some ideas on how to get involved to support our new neighbors and foster intercommunity coalitions equitably. #racialequity #nonprofit #philanthropy #fundraising #chicago #unpackingsolidarity #coalitionbuilding #leadershipexcellence

Recent data reveals a staggering surge in homelessness on London's streets, hitting a new high just before Christmas. Here's why it's alarming: - 4,389 people were found sleeping rough over three months, the highest in a decade. - More than half are experiencing homelessness for the first time. - There's been a 23% increase compared to last year. - A sharp rise in refugees being forced into homelessness as the Government tackles asylum backlogs. We're saddened, but unsurprised by these figures. Our 24/7 service, the Sanctuary, used by vulnerable women without safe shelter, saw a 21% increase compared to the previous winter. These numbers don't capture the full picture. Many vulnerable groups, including young people, trans people, and women, find alternatives like staying up all night, seeking refuge in 24-hour establishments, or riding night buses to avoid the dangers of the streets. The Marylebone Project offers a safe haven to women round the clock, providing accommodation advice, warmth in winter, and access to healthcare. Homelessness isn't permanent. With the right support systems in place, it can be overcome. You can make a difference by joining the London Night Walk on March 22nd or donating to our campaign. Check the link https://bit.ly/49lf3eT #maryleboneproject #roughsleeping #chaindata #londonhomelessness #womenshomelessness

Ever wondered how someone experiencing homelessness gets back on their feet? The answer often lies in the kindness of supporters like you. Your generosity provides: * Critical resources * Structured support * Restored hope and dignity Together, we're not just offering shelter – we're rebuilding lives in our community. Ready to make a difference? Join our mission to provide #LoveBeyondHomelessness. Spread real hope today: https://salarmy.us/4elF0Of

Next Tuesday our Architectus team (Llewyn Andrew , Senlina Mayer, Shannon de Sousa, Declan Toon , John Snell , Lisa Herbohn and myself) will be sleeping out for homelessness to fundraise for Second Chance Programme. We would love your support from as little as the cost of your daily coffee, it will all go a long way. Should you wish to donate to support this cause: https://lnkd.in/gFqR_E_W A little bit about the sleepout: Not a day goes by where the acute issues of housing risk and homelessness are discussed. The high cost of living, housing affordability, domestic violence and impacted mental health are pushing more and more average Australian households into untenable housing instability. At the same time, billions of dollars are pledged by government and private charities to fix a problem that remains stubbornly persistent. So, what can we do to make a meaningful difference in this unfolding national disaster? Many small moves targeting those most at risk to support their transition to stable housing can make a profound difference to a person’s life. Our Sleepout for Homelessness campaign has been doing that by working in partnership with the Queensland-based volunteer-run charity Second Chance Programme. Many women and children are coping as best as they can under increasing threats to hang on to a place to call home, sometimes at risk to their lives. Second Chance Programme has been supporting women and children transitioning to safety. This targeted funding keeps women and children alive during what can be the most dangerous time. Every dollar donated goes to help women in need. We are talking about all women in all kinds of circumstances - support for no-income women in Australia without a Centrelink safety net; support for indigenous mothers, women escaping violence, women in the regions, and older women bringing their life back together. This No-woman-left-behind approach results in helping alleviate child poverty. Second Chance provides targeted funds into the Combined Women’s Refuge network and programs run by others that support women on their journey. Second Chance fills the gaps where mainstream funding doesn’t reach because Second Chance are on the ground and know the local context. They have been there for the long haul.

Can we just start making sense out of non-sense! It doesn't make sense to me that we have so many people homeless - sleeping rough when we have so many empty, vacant buildings in various shapes and sizes. It doesn't make sense to me than in times of natural disasters we can mobilise immediate shelter to support people impacted. Yet for the 1000's of people impacted by homelessness in this national disaster, with 100's of people dying - we cannot do the same, it just doesn't make sense. We need our governments to start making sense - please! Shelter first - no one left outside #makesense #nonsense #homelessness #disaster #humanitariancrisis #australia #shelterfirst #nooneleftoutside

In a world where action speaks louder than words, let's embody the true spirit of love. "If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?" This scripture isn't just words; it's a call to action. A reminder that our love, grounded in faith, must move us to act, especially towards those facing the harsh reality of homelessness. From 2022 to 2023, we've seen an 11% increase in unsheltered homelessness. These aren't mere statistics; they represent real people in need of our compassion and help. City Relief is more than a name; it's our mission. We're here to provide shelter, fight for affordable housing, address racial and economic injustice, and support uplifting services. Because love, the kind that's real and filled with faith, acts. Together, we can turn our collective love into a force that changes the world, one act of kindness at a time. #EndHomelessness #LoveInAction #VolunteerOpportunities #SocialImpact #CommunitySupport #DonateToHelp #HousingFirst #StreetOutreach #HomelessSupport #FaithInAction

In a landscape characterized by disconnection and isolation, partnership and collaboration are what drive successful outcomes.